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Tholung Trek, Sikkim

Tholung Trek, Sikkim

10 days · Flexible entry

Admire gorgeous views of nature.

Overview

Trip Starting From: Bagdogra

Trip Location: Gangtok

About the Tholung Trek:

  • This 10 day Tholung trekking tour of Tholung takes you through a picturesque locality filled with beautiful valleys, tea estates, mountain peaks and much more.
  • The places you will be visiting during this Tholung trek are Gangtok, Lingza, Tholung Gompa, Upper Tholung, Changey and Singhik.
  • Embark on to relish the sights of tea plantations, tropical forests, rustic hamlets, alluring rivers and lakes, monasteries, hillocks, mountain peaks etc.
  • The routes are perfect for those who really seek for trekking in north east.
  • The package includes food, accommodation and transportation during the trip.

About the Tholung:

Widely admired as one of the most beautiful hiking locations in the world, Tholung Trek is a must-visit place for every backpacker. The region is blessed with a substantial amount of flora, fauna, and natural magnificence, which is bound to ensnare your senses and make you feel the taste of heaven. Moreover, during the trekking period, you will also be able to watch an enthralling view of the mountainous background and click some mind-blowing photos here. While you are at it, do not forget to visit the ever-so-popular sightseeing places near the Tholung Trek, such as Tolung Monastery, Tolung River, etc. 

Highlights

  • Get a unique experience as you trek around the picturesque terrain of Himalayas.
  • Witness the beautiful tea farms and lush valleys as you indulge yourself in a 10 day long Tholung Trek.
  • Enjoy the magnificent view of the snowy mountains of the Himalayas during your trek.
  • Relish freshly made meals including a mix of Sikkimese, Chinese, North Indian and continental cuisines.
  • Capture serene landscapes of places like Lingza, Singhik, Gangtok, Upper Tholung, Tholung Gompa Changey, and many more popular spots of the trek.
  • Spend nights under a beautiful blanket of stars as you enjoy some bonfire and chill with your fellow trekkers.
  • Accommodation is available in both economy and deluxe packages, where you can get sharing or private base tents.

Know before you go

  • Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
  • The management reserves all the right to modify the trek during any emergencies or natural calamities.
  • Consult a physician before undertaking the trek. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
  • Pay heed to the Tholung trek guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound trek.
  • The Tholung trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. Travelers littering may be fined.
  • Water is very precious, so conservation is appreciated.
  • Do not encourage trekking during the night unless it is a part of the itinerary and a guide is with you; this might lead to unforeseen mishaps.
  • Avoid using earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
  • Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
  • In case, the Tholung trek needs to be canceled, the authorities should be informed beforehand.
  • Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks is recommended.
  • Please provide a valid ID at the time of check-in.
  • Professional guide(s) are available to ensure high safety and more information and personal attention which are necessary to appreciate a trek.
  • The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
  • Neat and clean vehicle for the journey with experienced drivers especially for hilly terrains available.
  • Camping is very basic in nature. One must not expect luxuries. Electricity may be available only at a few locations.
  • Mobile & laptop charging points may/may not be available on campsites at a common point.
  • Any personal expenses, items of personal nature, meals not mentioned, etc. will not be in part of the package.
  • Carry dry snacks/food from home (you will save a lot of money). Carry water bottles with you, so that you can refill.
  • Keep your luggage minimum; the more you carry, the more you hassle.
  • It is recommended to carry enough warm clothes and the right kind of shoes for the Tholung trek.
  • Children below the age of 7 years are not recommended for Tholung trek.

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What visitors say

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Hamsini Gowda14 Jul 2015
5.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

i loved trekking really, it was a great fun and adventure to discover the unseen mountain ranges and spending overnight there. we were accompanied by yak men, porters and guides, they made our trekking expedition more interesting than before.

Arnesh Gandhi14 Aug 2014
5.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

Gangtok is a very beautiful place really, it has the best heritage of nature. we were trekking in Thoulang , the place was crowded by many other tourists, we spent few nights in our camps, had some awesome dinner experiences at night. i also made many good friends in my trip.

Satish Achari14 Aug 2014
5.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

Tholung pass was an insane jouner. i think the package i got was perfect. good city tour and a nice trek to explore sikkim. good combination and really nice service. any one who loves wilderness will love this are. still untouched and a very few people come here for trek so its good. had a great time!1!

Shwet Pilla18 Sept 2015
4.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

waoo its the best place in the entire india , i would say. The gangtok sightseeing Tour was very nice experience for me.Moreover the trekking was also adventurous and thanks to our guides who helped us throughout our way. we also visited the local market, and the famous monastery .

Suryakanta Mehra15 May 2015
4.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

i totally loved the magnificent peaks of the mighty Himalayas, for the first time i came across such a mountainous range. i felt the pristine aura of the dense pine forests.i would recommend you to visit the local market also.

Chandraketu Bandopadhyay23 Feb 2015
4.0
Booked: Tholung Trek, Sikkim

we were picked up from bagdogra airport and from there our wonderful journey began, from sight-seeing to trekking i thoroughly enjoyed my trekking experiences.