 Monastic
Trek (West & South Sikkim)
Trek Code - TMON07
Duration - 7 Days Trek from Bagdogra
Customisable - Yes
Places Covered - Pemayangtse - Sangacholing - Khecheopalri - Dubdi - Tashiding - Gangtok in West & South Sikkim
Difficulty Level - Moderate
Minimum group size - 2
This trek covers all the important monasteries in West and South Sikkim.
 Day
1: Reception at Bagdogra and Transfer to Pelling, 140kms
from Bagdogra/Siliguri. Check in at Hotel. Free evening and
overnight at Pelling.
Day 2: Trek starts from Pelling. Trek to Sangacholing Monastery 3 kms from your hotel. Situated high above a wooded
hill, this monastery was built in 1697 and considered to be one of the oldest Monasteries in Sikkim. The 40 min trek passes through steep hilly slopes covered with thick forest covers.
Back to hotel for lunch and trek to Pemayangtse Monastery (30 min). Situated at an altitude of 6840 ft it was established by Lhatsun Chempo, a reverend Lama. This ancient monastery belongs
to Nyingmapa sect of Tibetan Bhuddism. Return to Hotel in the afternoon. Overnight at Pelling.
 Day
3: Trek starts in the morning to Khecheopalri (24kms)
through the forested hills. The rustling streams colourful orchids
and birds will adorn your way. Khecheopalri is a sacred hidden
lake encircled by rich forest covered hills. Visit to monastery.
Overnight at trekkers’ hut at Khecheopalri.
Day 4: Trek to Yuksom (16kms), the first Capital of Sikkim and a land of myths and legends. Visit Norbugang Throne,
a testimony of a historical event when three learned Lamas from three different corers incarnated here the first Chogyal King of Sikkim in 1641. Overnight at Hotel.
 Day
5: Trek to Dubdi Monastery (3kms). Built in 1701 Dubdi
is the oldest monastery in Sikkim. The trek winds through high
natural forests and commands an excellent view of Yuksom. Back
to Yuksom. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Trek to Tashiding (16kms). Built in 1717 the Monastery holds several myths of Sikkim Buddhism. Tashiding
is also famous for the most holy chortens and presents a glorious view of Kunchenjunga. Overnight at trekkers’ hut.
Day 7: Drive to Gangtok. Check in at Hotel. Free evening at Gangtok. Tour ends.
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