Kasturi Trek

The Kasturi trek is an alternative version of the Goechela trek where you pass Goeche La pass and then instead of backtracking the same way we take you down a different route. This trek starts from Yukosm amd ends in Tashiding village. It is a little longer than the Goechela trek but like it offers some incredible views of the world’s third highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8586m).

On the way back down from Goeche La pass you will get the opportunity to visit Lampokhari Lake and some of the less explored trails of the Kanchenjunga National Park.
Note: Trek to Kasturi is rated slightly difficult than the usual Goecha la trek as you will cross couple of more high passes over 4500m.

  • Duration: 13 days
  • Trek Level: moderate (1 day strenuous)
  • Best Season: Oct-Dec & March-May
  • Max Altitude: 4940m
  • Accomodation: Trekkers huts

Day 1: Bagdogra/NJP/Darjeeling to Yuksom.

Day 2: Trek Begins: Yuksom –Sachen (2200m – 3hrs trek- acclimatisation)

Day 3: Sachen – Tshoka (2900m-10km)

Day 4: Tshoka – Dzongri (3950m -5hrs walk)

Day 5:  Rest at Dzongri. In the morning you will walk up to the Dzongri top, 4300m to catch amazing sunrise views on the  Khanchendzonga range.

Day 6: Dzongri – Lamune (4200m – 5hrs walk)

Day7: Lamune – Goechela Pass (4940m) – Thangsing (3800m) 13km in 8 to 9 hrs

Day 8: Rest day at Thangsing valley where you can explore local peaks and get ready for the next day which is a bit more challenging

Day 9: Thangsing – Chamrey 4300m via Lamphokhari lake (5hrs walk)

Day 10: Chamrey – Kasturi ( 3800m) 6hrs walk

Day 11:  Kasturi – Labdang village. Overnight stay at Nepali homestay

Day 12: Labdang – Tashiding Monastery. Trek ends

Day 13: Tashiding – Bagdogra/ New Jalpaiguri/Darj

INCLUDED

  • Basic English speaking guide. Government certified and trained.
  • Transport to Yuksom and from Tashiding
  • All meals on the trek, including boiled water
  • High altitude Swiss army sleeping bags (-20) with extra Thinsulate ®  fleeced liners
  • Tents and sleeping mats
  • Cook and porters
  • Yaks/ponies for carrying tents and cooking equipment
  • All trekking permits, national park fees and camera fees
  • Extra food for breakfast inlcu filtered coffee,  brown bread, cheese
  • Our guide will carry a comprehensive medical kit including high altitude sickness tablets

 

EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs
  • Visa costs
  • Personal expenditure i.e. soft drinks/beer on trek, extra snacks for the trek etc
  • Meals in Darjeeling before or after the trek
  • Trekking clothes and equipment (can be hired on request)
  •  Travel insurance

PAYMENT POLICY

The price trip is quoted in US$ and can be paid either by cash (we accept INR, EUR, USD, AUS) at the current public rate against the US$. We also accept credit and debit card payment. We use mobile POS system with the availability of payments to be made wherever there is GSM (i.e. mobile phone) service within India. Please note that all cards are subject to bank charges of between 2.5% to 3.5%. We honor Master card, visa and maestro cards only. A DEPOSIT of 15% of the overall cost will need to be paid to secure your place.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

Cancellation by client; In case of cancellation the initial booking amount is a non refundable deposit. There will be $50 USD payable if you transfer your trekking dates to another fixed departure date that we offer provided we have availability on it.

There will be no refund of any kind if I leave the trek – voluntarily or involuntarily- after the trip has started.

 

Cancellation by company; I accept that Adventures Unlimited has the right to cancel the trip without any prior notice  for any reasons deemed appropriate by them. If this is to happen I will receive a full refund of the money I have paid

 

Trip alteration or termination. I accept that Adventures Unlimited has the right to alter or terminate the trip for reasons beyond their control. This may include reasons for my personal safety. In this event I will not hold Adventures Unlimited liable in any way to refund my money.

 

INSURANCE

The traveller is required to buy his/her own travel insurance prior to the trip.

 

Customize your trip
We understand that every traveler has different wants and requirements therefore this itinerary should serve as a guideline. If you would like to tailor it according to your/your groups specific needs then feel free to contact us on the link below and we will work together to come up with a great customised itinerary.