Rhododendron Trail
09 Nights / 10 Days

Best recommended for the spring season (mid March - mid April), this tour/trek takes you to Varsey and Menam, rhododendron sanctuaries. The huge Rhododendron forests are a riot of flowers during spring and against the backdrop of Mt. Khangchendzonga and its attendant peaks it makes a truly magnificent experience. The trek is route range from moderate to easy and can be done by anyone in relative in good shape and interested in walking. The rafting trip down the Teesta River completes a memorable trip. The rafting is handled by experienced river guides and safety equipment of international standards is used to make the rip completely safe for anyone interested in adventure.

Itinerary

DAY 01:
Bhadrapur - Jorethang (500 mts.) Distance: 143 kms. Time: 5 hrs. (Approx.)
Overnight hotel/lodge.

DAY 02:
Jorethang (drive) - Hilley (walk) - Varsey (2840 mts.)
Overnight trekker's hut/tent.

DAY 03:
Varsey.
Overnight trekker's hut/tent.

DAY 04:
Varsey (walk) - Dentam (drive) - Pemayangtse (2085 mts.)
Overnight hotel.

DAY 05:
Pemayangtse - Ravangla. (1950 mts) Distance: 52 kms. Time: 1 ½ hrs (Approx.)
Visit Sangachholing monastery (2 km.Time: 45 min.) located on a hillock
Overnight Mt. Narsing Village Resort.

DAY 06:
Ravangla - trek - Menam (3200 mts.) Distance: 14 kms. Time: 4 hrs. (Approx.)
Overnight tent.

DAY 07:
Menam - trek - Borong (1900 mts.) Distance: 12 kms.
Overnight tent.

DAY 08:
Borong - Martam (1520mts.)
Overnight Martam Village Resort.

DAY 09:
Martam - Gangtok (1600mts.) Distance: 29 kms. Time: 1 hr (approx)
Enroute visit Rumtek monastery.
Enchey Monastery:
Government Institute of Cottage Industry:
Do-Drul Chorten :
Research Institute of Tibetology:
Overnight hotel.

DAY 10:
Gangtok - next destination