Utteray Trek

The Utteray trek takes you along the border of Nepal and Sikkim. It is a 12 day trek which starts in Utteray and ends in Yuksom bringing you on a journey through green valleys, fast flowing rivers, rocky hills and beautiful monasteries where the only source of contact you might have for days will be with the herder and his herd of yaks! This Trek takes you right to the heart of the Himalayan National Park where you will see a wide variety of flora and fauna (depending on the time of year) and, if you’re lucky, some wildlife. The majestic views of the Himalayas and the mighty Kanchenjunga on this route are not to be missed.

  • Duration: 14 days
  • Trek Level: Moderate
  • Best Season: Oct-Dec & March- May
  • Accomodation: Camping

Day 01: Drive to Utteray. Transfer to hotel/lodge. O/N at hotel/lodge. (Alt 2320mts/ 6 hrs approx)

Day 02: Trek Begins: Trek from Utteray to Chewabhanjang.O/N at camp. (Alt 3144mts approx)

Day 03: Trek Chewabhanjang to Dhor. O/N at camp.(Alt 3899mts approx).

Day 04: Trek from Dhor to Sikkim Megu. O/N at Camp. (Alt 3988mts approx).

[We might include an extra acclimatization day at this altitude depending on the group performance.]

Day 05: Trek from Sikkim Megu to Dafey Bir. O/N at camp.(Alt 4405mts approx).

Day 06: Trek from Dafey Bir to Gomathang. O/N at camp.(Alt 3994mts approx).

Day 07: Trek from Gomathang to Pangding. O/N at camp.(Alt 4632mts approx).

Day 8: Trek from Pangding to Dzongri. O/N at camp.(Alt 4030mts approx).

Day 9: Trek from Dzongri to Thangsing. O/N at camp.(Alt 3800mts approx).

Day 10: Trek from Thangsing to Samiti Lake. O/N at camp.(Alt 4800mts approx).

Day 11: Trek from Samiti Lake to Goechala and back to Thangsing. O/N at camp

Day 12: Trek from Thangsing to Tsokha.O/N at camp

Day 13: Trek from Tsokha to Yuksom. Transfer to lodge/hotel.Trek ends

Day 14: Yukosm to NJP/Darjeeling/IXB

INCLUDED

  • Basic English speaking guide. Government certified and trained.
  • Transport to Uttarey and from Yuksom
  • 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 including 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.