Description
Pelling-Kaluk-Barsey TourIt itinerary: 5 Days/4 Nights
Day 01: Pickup for Hilley
Reach NJP/Siliguri and transfer to Hilley (via Okhrey).
Overnight in Hilley.
Day 02: Hilley-Barsey trek
Barsey is called the valley of rhododendrons– they are available in all shades and shapes here. The Hilley-Barsey trail is aflame with an extravaganza of colors during March and April decorated by numerous species of rhododendrons blooming across the valley. This Rhododendron Sanctuary has spread over 104 sq. km along the Singalila Ridge. The dense forest of Varsey is covered with hemlocks, silver firs, magnolia and rhododendron trees, and bushes.
The trek from Hilley to Varsey is about 4 km and the path takes about 1½ hour. As you walk along the Singalila, you will be greeted with glorious views of the towering Kanchenjunga range. Stay in Barsey overnight to enjoy the rhododendron forests and a sweeping view of the mountains.
Overnight in trekkers hut in Barsey.
Day 03: Barsey-Hilley-Kaluk
Explore around Barsey– a half-day hike– walk back to Hilley. You will be picked up from Hiley for Kaluk.
Overnight in Kaluk.
Day 04: Kaluk to Pelling
Enjoy the sunrise over Majestic Kanchenjunga, a great view of the complete mountain ranges like the Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Dom, Kanchenjunga, Kabru North, Kabru Sauth, Pandim and other Eastern Himalayan peaks.
Take breakfast and go for a day trip to Singshore bridge, Dentam Alpine, Uttarey Valley via Hee-Bermiok and transfer to Pelling via Sangay waterfalls.
Overnight in Pelling.
Day 05: In Pelling
After breakfast, visit Rimbi falls, rock garden, Khanchendzunga falls, Khechipolri lake, Rabdentse ruins and Pemeyangtse Monastery.
Overnight in Pelling.
Day 06: Drop for onward journey
Check out from Pelling for an onward journey.
Interesting facts about Pelling
West Sikkim is the second largest district in the Indian state of Sikkim with an area of 1,166 sq km. The headquarters of the district is at Gyalshing, also known as Geyzing. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Geyzing is also connected to the West Bengal towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang.
The western part of Sikkim, a very popular tourist destination for lovers of Mount Kanchenjunga, offers a spectacular view of this majestic mountain. Especially, Pelling Tour Packages is one of the most preferred destinations for travelers.
The west region of Sikkim is the home to a few of the oldest Monasteries of the Buddhism faith in the world. The ancient religious importance of the place and the enchanting view of the landscape make this beautiful land a must-visit place for nature lover tourists and spiritual seekers.
The oldest monasteries like the Sangachoeling Monasteries and the Pemayangtse Monasteries are the prime religious places that attract Buddhism followers and other religious followers alike for immense mental peace. The dense forest and a holy Kchehepalri Lake in between are also great attractions in West Sikkim for tourists and devotees.
Also, West Sikkim has some pretty popular trekking trails for adventure-seeking travelers. The Goecha La trek is one of the top treks of the Sikkim state as well as the Barsey Rhododendron Trek and Dzongri Trek are also famous among trekking enthusiasts.
The beautiful scenery of pristine mountains and dense array of the varieties of Rhododendron along the trekking route makes the view enchanting while trekking at such a high altitude in the West Sikkim. You will come across the picturesque view of the Talung Glacier while on the Kasturi Trek which also covers the Goecha La.
