3 Nights 4 Days
Specific Tour
10 people
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Think of a much-needed break from the commotion of city life, think of unwinding in the surreal unparalleled beauty of the Himalayas, think of an authentic cultural experience in Northeast India, and the popular vacay spots come to mind! But what if there is a destination off the beaten track with fewer tourists that offer a bit of everything of the above-stated affair?
Gorkhey, a little village in the valleys of the Himalayas, snuggled between the borders of Darjeeling and Sikkim, is yet to be on the tourist radar. If you have a love for remote places and barren panoramas then you are in for finding the elixir! This snug little village is uspoilt and untouched by the fast-paced urban frenzy, so much so that electricity has not yet reached the place, except for a few homestays which have the facility of power inverters and generators. With scenic cliff-top huts flanked by stretches of rhododendrons and ‘laali guras’,
Gorkhey has nearly thirty families dwelling in the village, dependent on the farm produce. The place is inaccessible by vehicles as there are no motorable roads to the village, leaving out trekking as the only option to get there. This getaway promises you with one of the most picturesque and scenic trail routes in the eastern Himalayas, with the view of four of the five highest peaks of the world including the majestic Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse, along with the Three Sisters and many other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan in one single stretch of snow. For the duration of this adventure, you will be staying in guesthouses or in lodges, on a sharing basis Starting from day 1 to day 4.
We’ll provide Non Veg / Veg meals on all days of the trip.
one must also follow some basic guidelines laid down by us so that the trek execution is smooth and easy. Here are few of the guidelines that are mandatory while you enroll for the trek
P.s -Though the list is exhaustive, we may add or remove some norms if required which will be informed prior to the start of the trek.
The more earlier your decide to go more easier it gets- As the trek traverses to arduous regions with no connectivity as such , home stays bookings need to be booked advanced many weeks back, also availability is another hurdle so its better to book in advance .Same goes for fooding. Desinomadz won’t take last minute requests for enrollment for an ongoing batch.
Pack what’s necessary– Pack only what’s necessary. You would require to climb steep inclines and declines along the trek and needless to say a lighter baggage would go along way for a delightful trek. Pack what’s necessary only , avoid taking more baggage’s ,it will wear you down badly. If you are unsure what to take and what not to take we will be happy to help you for recommendation. Also we would share a list of items that need to mandatorily taken for the trek.
Fooding– Prior to the start of trek we would be sharing the day to day menu for the entire trek. It would contain nutritious and light food that would keep you pepped up for the trek. The food won’t be over the the top level but will be sumptuous and locally prepared. Any extra food except what is there in the menu shared beforehand would be chargeable . You need to carry water all along the trek , though you would be getting packaged water all along the trek except few parts which you can buy.So it is advised to fill up your bottles in the hot springs sources or camps we would be staying in. We would carry zeoline for emergency purposes if required.
Accommodation – We would put ourselves in tents. During the stay kindly follow the local rules of the area and of the tents. Misbehavior, intoxication or any other means that may occur as unlawful or demeaning will not be tolerated.
Timeline – Desinomadz has fixed timeline and plan that need to be followed rigorously. Our Itinerary will stay fixed and it needs to be followed with utmost care. It is designed in a way to give you the balance of ample amount of rest and exertion for the trek.
Trek leader – A trek leader will be accompanying you the entire stretch of the trek . You need to thoroughly listen to his/her direction at all times. Problems faced if any while on the trek should immediately be informed to the trek leader and wait for his instructions.
Teamwork – You will be trekking as team with the trek leader at helm followed by the local guide. It is advised to stick together and share the common team vision and brotherhood as you go along. Be on the lookout for any problems faced by any other fellow trek mate and inform us. Moving as a unit makes the trek all the more , less tedious and more joyful.
Smoking, drinking or any other form of intoxication is not recommended during the trek. You would be trekking a lot and that puts your body under lot of toil and at that altitude you may feel nausea, vomiting and and many other health complications may arise. So its advised not to take any sort of intoxicating substances during the trek.
You are responsible for your safety – Though the trek to sandakphu is of moderate nature we strictly forbid any of our fellow trekkers to take shortcuts , stop at undesignated places without informing the trek leader. It is easy to get lost or get injured due to self made decisions. Listen and follow the trail taken by the trek leader and avoid putting unnecessary physical exertion to your body,it might cost you big time.
Prior to the start of the trek it is mandatory to sign and fill an agreement devised by us with your signature. It’s a standard level agreement consisting of your basic details and your agreement on the part that you are willing to take this trek in your own free will.
If a trip is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rains, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc), Desi Nomadz will issue a trek voucher for the full amount. The voucher can be redeemed for the same trek or another trek in the next one year.
In case you wish to cancel your trek please e-mail us at support@desinomadz.com. Cancellation requests are not taken over phone.
The cancellation charges are as under:
Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek — full refund.
Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days to the start of the trek — 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 20 days to the start of the trek — no refund.
Please note:
If service purchased with a voucher code, then voucher amount will be deducted from deposit amount while refund to customer.
In case of refund, there will be a deduction of bank charges (if applicable) from the total fee you have paid. Also, if you have opted for a trek insurance, the amount will not be refunded.
NJP or New Jalpiguri as everyone knows is the the gateway to the Himalayas to the east . Our journey starts here from the foothills of the the Himalayas. The route from New Jalpaiguri taken, traverses through Teesta Bazar – Jorethang – Sombaria – Okhrey is around 128 KMs and takes around 4.5 hours to reach. Breakfast will be in NJP . The car will depart from NJP & reach to Bhareng by afternoon. We’ll have lunch during transit or after reaching to Bhareng (Subject to availability of time). We’ll explore the surrounding area. At night dinner will be served.
From Bhareng we’ll prepare for phase 2 of our journey, as it will take through a majestic forest trail walk. It will be around 30- 45 minutes of forest trek to reach Gorkhey. Our experienced trek leader will help you in path finding and spotting of rare kind of flora fauna. After this we’ll reach Gorkhey. We’ll have lunch here and then after a small rest we’ll roam, check out the surrounding place, part of forest, the Gorkhey. Night halt is at Gorkhey. Early morning the next day we start from Gorkhey onwards to beautiful Samandin village. We’ll have our breakfast in between. We’ll roam around the beautiful Samandin village. Its around 30 minutes uphill trekking distance from Gorkhey, where a lovely village walk will energized your soul and mind. After hours we’ll take the route backwards to Gorkhey. We’ll have our lunch back in Gorkhey and will explore the Gorkhey river and surrounding, during which our team engagement activity will be conducted. Post evening, it will be Dinner and overnight stay in Gorkhey. N.B: Team engagement activities are applicable for large groups and also in good weather condition
We’ll finish our breakfast and take the uphill route towards Rammam amidst the forest. It will be afternoon almost when we’ll reach Rammam. Rammam holds beauty in the lapse of the beautiful Singalila National Forest. We’ll spend another splendid night in Rammam.
After the breakfast we’ll prepare to depart towards Srikhola. It will be a complete downward trekking. You’ll enjoy the forest walk and eventually we’ll reach Srikhola to have our car to pickup towards New Jalpaiguri. we’ll bring closure to the itinerary and bid farewell to the members.
Stay on all days of trek will be in homestays. We would also carry tents which would be used in emergency or on request basis. Each tent accommodates 3 people and will be shared accordingly among trekkers.
Yes, Desinomadz trekkers will be provided with tents and high altitude sleeping bags that can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC. Sleeping bags will be provided with extra charges per day rent basis which is to be informed to us prior to the start of the trek.
Summer day time temperatures will range from 13-18ºC and night time temperature will range from 3-5ºC. Winter day time temperatures will range from 8-15ºC and night temperature could drop to -2ºC.
Not as such.
If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings. When it rains at the campsite, we usually get together in the dining tent and play games. The tents that you will be staying in (on request) are water proof, so you will stay dry inside.
Be it summer, autumn its always comfortable for visiting. Winters give you chilled cold and great views of the mountains.
No. There are several websites that rent out trekking equipment. Desi Nomadz does not rent any equipment. We only have rent facilities for sleeping bags.
This is an easy trek. A first timer can do this provided they have worked rigorously on their physical fitness. You will be required to walk long distances on most days.
Yes and No. We would recommend our fellow trekkers to make their backpack as low weight as possible. Offloading is dependent on availability of porters so if its feasible then only we can allow with some extra charges as put by the porter.
The minimum age requirement for the trek is 10 years. If your child meets this criterion and is physically fit, you can bring her/him along.
The minimum age requirement for the trek is 10 years. If your child meets this criterion and is physically fit, you can bring her/him along.
An Desi Nomadz team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, local porters will be with you throughout the trek.
You will get mobile network partially. Its better to inform your family when its available in advance.
No its not, though we highly recommend it if possible.
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We will inform you the must haves and have not’s prior to our trek which must be strictly followed with discipline. Each and every item on that list must checked and rechecked before joining the trek.
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