We will visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), the center and training school for Indian climbers. The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is on the premises of the HMI has a rare collection of animals, some of which include the Siberian Tigers, Red Pandas and the Snow Leopards. We will also visit the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and the Happy Valley Tea Garden and take a tour of the tea factory.

Late afternoon tea at the Tenzing Norgay family Residence. We will have the unique opportunity to visit the late Tenzing’s personal museum, which houses an invaluable collection of medals and personal memorabilia. Overnight hotel. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will drive via Ghoom approximately two hours to Teesta River. On the way to Teesta, we will stop at "Lovers meet", the confluence of the Teesta and Rangeet rivers.

We will then drive for three hours over winding roads, through the green countryside and along the beautiful Rangeet river and cross into Sikkim and continue our drive through cardamom groves and small Sikkimese villages to Yoksum.

At Yoksum we will meet our trekking staff. Yoksum is one of the most historic sites in Sikkim, as it was here in 1642 that three monks got together and crowned the first Chogyal (King) of Sikkim. On arrival, we will have lunch and then do an introductory hike (45 min) to Dubdek monastery, which is beautifully situated overlooking the village of Yoksum. After this we will continue to visit the coronation site of the 1st king of Sikkim which is another 20 min walk. Overnight Hotel, (B,L,D).

After breakfast we begin our voyage into the pristine Sikkimese wilderness. Today’s hike will be about 6 hours, and we will gain an altitude of 3000 ft. The trail passes through rich wooded hills of oaks, spruce, orchids, giant magnolias and rhododendrons. We will have lunch along our route and then continue walking up the Ratong Valley. After crossing the Prek Chu, we have a steep climb to our camp by the village of Bakhim. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we begin a moderate climb but on this day we will gain an altitude of almost 4,400 ft. We will walk through yak and sheep grazing areas of Tshoka, a resettlement camp for Tibetan refugees and the last village encountered on the trek. This is where we will see our first close up view of Mt. Pandim. After Tshoka, the trail continues uphill through rhododendron forests and 3 hours later we will have lunch at Phedang (12,100 ft). After lunch we will continue our climb until our camp in Dzongri, this is when we witness awe-inspiring views of Kanchenjunga and all its satellite peaks. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

Back up day for sunrise in Kanchenjunga. Day hike to Gingay Dara, which is a pass looking into the Ratong Valley with panoramic views of Ratong Glacier, Koktang, Kabru, Frey and peaks to the south of Kanchenjunga. We will also be able to see in the distance the H.M.I. Base Camp, the area designated for high altitude mountain training for students undergoing basic and advanced courses with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The hike to Gingay Dara is moderate, about 3 hours round trip. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

After breakfast we continue on to Thangsing. We will see beautiful views of Kabru, Sinolchu, Simvu, Pandim and Goche La Peaks along the trek. A steep downhill will bring us to Kokchorung (12,100 ft) and then we will start a gradual uphill along the Onglathang valley, through meadows and gorges to camp in Thangsing which is by the Prekchu river. We will have lunch at Thangsing. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

We begin our approach towards our last camp at Lamuney. Today‘s walk is a gradual uphill hike of about 2 hours hike through the Onglathang valley. Lunch at camp and you will have the afternoon to do some optional day hikes to either the Samiti Lake (14,400 ft.) or to the base of Mt. Tenchen khang’s glacier (15,500 ft). Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

We will rise very early for the long day hike to our final destination, Goche La view point. The trek to Goche La view point and back to Lamuney is about 4hrs hours. The view point provides great views of Kanchenjunga and surrounding peaks. Upon returning to the camp, we will continue to Thangsing, which is downhill all the way. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

We leave the Onglathang Valley behind us as we descend down to Kokchurong, about 1 hour from Thangsing and trek back to Bakhim along a different route. This route is a little longer, off the beaten path and goes along the edge of the hill for about 3 hours. We join our previous trail at Phedang where we will have lunch. Then we walk about 2 hours to the village of Tshoka then continue to our camp at Bakhim. Overnight Tent. (B,L,D)

Hike along the same route to Yoksum.  It’s an easy day of trek, we reach camp by early afternoon. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the town of Yoksum. This will be our last evening with the trekking staff. Overnight Hotel. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we say our “good-byes” to the trekking staff and board our waiting vehicles and drive to Darjeeling. We continue our journey along the Rangeet and Teesta rivers as we ascend to Darjeeling, arriving by late afternoon.  Upon arrival, a hot shower awaits us, as we change into fresh clothes and get ready for our last dinner. Overnight Hotel. (B,L,D)

The drive to Bagdogra airport is about three hours, downhill most of the way.