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Trekking in Sikkim
Trekking in Sikkim provides a glorious opportunity to scale the towering peaks and savour the adrenaline rush. Sikkim is a haven for avid trekkers. There are numerous trek routes in Sikkim that can offer a plethora of scenic places and natural mountains.

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Trekking in SikkimTrekking in Sikkim can be a wonderful experience in the Himalayas. Sikkim is popular as one of the desired destinations for the trekkers. Braided with cryptic alleys and lush green forests, Sikkim has a lot to offer to the trekkers. Most of the trekking routes in Sikkim are few and around 10 kilometres from major towns. The best months to trek in Sikkim can be from March to May and from September to November. However, trekking at altitudes above 4,500 metres should be avoided in March and April, because the winter snow still persists on the ground and sometimes there is even heavy snowfall during these months. Most of the so called places on trekking routes in remote areas have just a herders" hut or a shed. While trekking, one can enjoy the exquisite beauty of identifying peaks, mountains, rivers and places around.

Trekking Routes in Sikkim
All the following routes are worth a mention. These routes encompass all the treks that have also been recently opened to tourists.

Some of the popular and recommended trekking routes in Sikkim are:
Monastic Trek: Pemayangtse-Sangacholing-Khecheopalri-Hongri-Sinon-Tashiding-Ralong Trekking in Sikkim

Rhododendron Trek: Hilley/ Soreng-Varsey-Dentam-Pemayangtse or Hilley-Varsey-Jorbutey-Kalijar-Chewabhabjang-Uttarey

Kanchenjunga Trek: Yuksom-Bakkhim-Tsoka-Dzongri-Thangsing/ Kokchurong-Lamuni/ Chaurigang-Goechala/ Rathong glacier and back

Coronation Trek: Rumtek-Sang-Yangyang-Ravang-Tashiding-Yuksom

Khedi Trek: Assam Lingzey-Pashing Teng Kha (Base Camp, 1425m)-Chauri Kharka-Do Bato-Khedi- Sela Pass (3150m)-Do Basti-Tal Kharka-Nugang-Passang Teng Kha.

Singalila Trek: Uttarey-Chewabhanjang-Dhor(Wahong)-Sikkim Megu-Dafey Bhir-Gomanthang/ Boktok or Pelling-Nambu-Chongri-Yambung-Dafeybhir- Gomathang-Tegyapla-Dzongri-Thanghshing-Lamuney-Kokchurong-Tsokha-Yuksom-Tegyapla-Bikbari-Dzongri Tsoka-Yuksom

Samartek Trek: Kodong-Dokshing-TsenKhong-Lenchok-Samartek-Pakchong-Kungo-Kuling Nae(Cave) Gungramgampo-Singhik-Dak Bungalow

Rinchenpong/ Soreng Trek: Kaluk-Rinchenpong Dak bunglalow-Rigsum Gumpa-Kalud-Sribadam Jhandi Dara-Soreng

Himalayan Trek (South Sikkim): Namchi(Base camp)-Tendong-Damthang-Ravangla-Maenam-Bhaley Dhunga-Yangyang-Sinchuthang-Bermoik-Parbing-Namchi

Tosar Lake Trek (North Sikkim): Mangan-Naksuk-Sohar Dhe-Soahar Antsok-Patam-Tosar Lake-Mayong Tar-Kalep Mangan

Maenam Hill Trek (South): Rabong-Meanam-Balleydunga-Ralong-Rabong

Tendong Hill Trek: Dentam-Tendong-Samdruptse-Namchi

There are some special routes in North Sikkim on which the mountaineers go to expeditions. Special permission from the Government of India is required to visit some of these places. The name of some of these routes srementioned below:

Lachen-Green Lake Trek
Thangu-Muguthang-Chorten-Nyimala-Green Lake Trek
Zadong-Donkiala pass-Cholamu Trek


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