seeking info on trekking in Sikkim

debrahc

I am planning on trekking in Sikkim from March 20 - April 10, 2005. Am having trouble finding info on treks other than goeche la.

I'd like a 12 - 17 day trek. Altitude is o.k. Has anyone done any amazing treks that can be done this time of year? (I don't have flexibility, unfortunately). If I went deeper into Sikkim, could I get a permit? Is there enough time to get the permit before I go to do this?

Anyone have a good trekking company? I'd like to set this up before I leave.

Last question. I'm traveling alone, but would like to join others for company and to lower the price. Anyone going during these dates?

Debrah

somnath

Hi Debrah,
Welcome to IM.
Once I was collecting some info regarding Goecha la trek and found a tour operator. I am pasting their mail here:

From: tosan gurung <tosan18@rediffmail.com>

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Dear Mr.Somnath,

Thanks for your mail.
My address
JUNIPER TOURS AND TRAVELS
New car Park,
Laden La Road,
Darjeeling.
Phone No.O354-2252095 (o) 0354-2258589 (R)
Mobile No 9832059978

with regards,
sharon
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I can suggest you to send a PM to Rob_The_Pom for tour operators info and all. He had been to Sikkim for trekking and he may give you some tips.
Moreover, you have enough time for the trek so have a look:

http://www.questhimalaya.com/excursi...-singalila.htm

Thanks,
Somnath

somnath

Sikkim Permit - may help you.

gobbledegeek

I did Sikkim 65 days.. tent stove and all 2 yrs back. but I'm Indian. Email me and I will send you tips at leisure. I cant recall everything at once...

Rgrds

mjbroz

Don't know if this will help, but I've been trying to find info on trekking companies (will be in Sikkim from April 25 to May 25) and have some info.

In my searches for info on trekking companies, I found the following website from a guy that did the Goeche-La trip and highly recommended SINIOLCHU TOURS & TRAVELS (http://www.ourhimalayas.com). His website is http://www.jonathangodfrey.com. This is the only direct recommendation I have found that is not posted on a trekking companies website. He has some great photos and writeups as well.

Of course I found that website after already starting talks with a different company called Khangri Tours (http://www.khangri.com). Have no idea how good they are, but they do respond to emails fairly well (unlike most other companies I contacted).

Good luck!

rangss

Someone suggested...JUNIPER TOURS AND TRAVELS. I vote for it too.

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...and I took the road less travelled.

rangss

Also this one: Namgyal Treks and Tours, Gangtok. This one was referred to me by a friend working with a reputed Travel Mag. I believe they are the most sought after trek organizers in Sikkim.

TravellersCompanion

You should take up good and reliable people i will suggest you take some advice from Mr.Bhaskar Das (experienced Mountaineer) and presetly woking with a sikkim based NGO.This man can be a trekmate of your,s

Rgds
Travellers Companion