West Sikkim is well-known for trekking and is one of the most popular destinations for trekkers due to its high elevations. This location is also known as Trekkers Paradise! Geyzing, Trekking in Pelling, and Yuksom are important towns. The region is also known for its ancient monasteries, dense forests, clean villages, pristine lakes, and crystal-clear waterfalls! Rhododendron Trek in Barsey.
Barsey, a small town in Sikkim’s north-eastern region, is simply breath-taking. This place is a nature lover’s dream, with lush greenery all around! This location is best known for its Rhododendron Sanctuary and one of the best Trekking in Pelling, which is rich in flora and fauna and is famous for being home to the rare Himalayan species Red Panda and Black Bear. Around 600 Rhododendron varieties can be found at the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. There are also leopards, wild dogs, deer, Himalayan palm civets, foxes, and jackals. Rhododendron Sanctuary, located on the Nepal border, is ideal for those seeking a connection with nature, solitude, and adventure!
Kasturi Trekking
Kasturi trek is a round trek with spectacular mountain views. Home stays with Nepali and Buddhist families are also available here. If you’re looking for dense forests and some fresh air, don’t miss this trek!
Goechala
Goechala Trek is a high mountain pass that serves as the base camp for Kanchenjunga’s southeast face. This location can only be reached by trekking from Yuksom, and it takes approximately 7-8 days to reach Goechala and return to Yuksom. Because there are no proper accommodations for trekkers, most tourists bring their own sleeping bags and tents. There will be tea stalls, but it is always a good idea to bring your own.
Trek to Yuksom Dzongri
Yuksom Dzongri Trek is one of Sikkim’s most popular Pelling Trekking Packages. The Dzongri trek is a scaled-down version of the Goechala trek. The best view of the mountains and ranges in the Sikkim Himalayas is from Dzongri La.
Some of the famous peaks seen during this Trekking in Pelling from Dzongri View Points include Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabur north, Mt. Kumbhakarna, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Kabru Forked, Mt. Frey Peak, Mt. Rathong, Mt. Kokthang, and Mt. Goecha Peak.
Trekking in Kanchenjunga National Park
Sikkim’s true beauty, flora, and fauna should be discovered on foot. Goecha-La takes us to the base of the world’s third highest mountain, the massive Kanchenjunga—a source of pride for trekkers. It is a difficult trek that offers so much grandeur and adventure that it is regarded as one of the most difficult in India. Kanchengjunga National Park is located between several trekking routes, including Yuksom-Tshoka-Dzongri, Yuksom-Goecha La, Dzongri Base Camp-Khangerteng, and Lachen-Green Lake. Here you can see musk deer, snow leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears, red pandas, and Himalayan blue sheep.
The Park also contains approximately 550 species of Avifauna. Rhododendrons of various varieties, medicinal plants, flowers, and herbs, as well as oaks, birch, and maple.
