Trekking and Climbing opportunities in East & Northeast India

Trekking and Climbing opportunities in East & Northeast India

    

India’s northeast region is a paradise for adventure lovers, if explored in the right way. The region has landscape suitable for land, air & water based adventure activities. It offers great mountains, rivers and valleys, dense forests rich in flora and fauna.  Anthropologically the region is noteworthy for its people with their ancient culture which is an additional attraction for the visitors. The region is still largely unexplored hence the land is a new destination for adventure lovers.

There are many attractive trekking routes where one can get immersed in the wilderness of the Himalayas. Most of the trekking routes are less populated therefore cleaner in comparison to other regions. The routes offer variety suitable for beginners as well as experienced trekkers. However to organize a trek in these routes one need to handle logistics carefully and arrange for tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen utensils, rations, porters etc. An experienced guide is always an added advantage.   

As far as mountaineering is concerned the region offers great summits with challenging altitude which is always sought by climbers. Indian’s highest mountain Mt. Kanchenjunga is situated here. There are many attractive peaks of which many are unclimbed till date.

The region shares boarders with other countries like; Tibet (China), Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Nepal therefore from the security point of view the region is sensitive hence one needs to get permission from the government to climb any peak or undertake any trek. This process becomes easier if an authentic travel agent or a tour operator based in the region is entrusted to handle the legalities and logistics.      

Some Suggested Trek Itineraries:

Arunachal Pradesh

Thembang Trek

Tezpur - Bomdila (8000 ft) - Thembang (7052 ft) - Semnak (7544 ft) - Lagam (8528 ft) - Chander (9000ft) - Sangti (5248 ft) - Dirang (5500 ft) - Tezpur - Delhi/Kolkata.

Duration: 10 Days/09 Nights

Season: October to April

Sela Pass Trek

Tezpur - Bomdila (8000 ft)- Sela Pass (13714 ft) - Chabrila (14000 ft) - Bangazang (14200 ft) - Nuranang (12500 ft) - Tawang (10200 ft) - Tezpur - Delhi/Kolkata.

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

Season: October to April.

Ani Gompa Trek

Tezpur - Bomdila (8000 ft)- Tawang (10200 ft) - Gyangong Ani Gompa (10500 ft) - Brama Dung Chung Ani Gompa (10600 ft) - Singsor Ani Gompa (11000 ft) - Tezpur - Delhi/Kolkata.

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

Season: October to April.

Gorichen Base Camp Trek

Tezpur - Bomdila (8000 ft) - Jang (7000 ft) - New Maling (8200 ft) - Thingbu (11500 ft) - Mago (12100 ft) - Chokersam (14700 ft) - Gorichen Base Camp (16000 ft) - Jang - Tawang - Tezpur - Delhi/Kolkata.

Duration: 16 Days/15 Nights

Season: September to April.

Mechuka Trek

Dibugarh- Likabali – Along -Tato- Nyungte camp - Karo camp - Seat camp – Manigang - Gyiching camp - Pangri camp - Livang camp - Kyibo Nabum pass - Konggung pass - Darjeeling- Menchuka - Ramo village - Basar - Jimey village - Likabali Circuit House.

Duration: 19 days/ 20 Nights

Season: September – October & February – March

Sikkim

Monastic Trek
Pemayangtse- Sangacholing- Khecheopalri- Dubdi- Hongri- Sinon- Tashiding- Ralong.

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: March-May/ October-December

Rhododendron Trek
Naya Bazaar – Hilley/Soreng – Barsey – Dentam – Pemayangtse.

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: March-May

Khangchendzonga Trek
Yuksom – Bakhim – Tsoka – Dzongri – Thangsing/Bikbari/Kokchorong – Lamuni/Chaurigang – Goechala/Rathong glacier and back.

Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights

Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December

Coronation Trek
Rumtek – Sang – Yangyang – Ravang – Tashiding – Yuksom.

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: October/December

Khedi Trek
Assam Lingzey – Pashing Teng Kha (Base Camp, 1425m) – Chauri Kharka – Do Bato – Khedi – Sela Pass (3150m) – Do Basto – Tal Kharka – Nubang - Passang Teng Kha.

Duration: 10 Days/9 Nights

Season: October – December

Shangrilla Trek
Uttarey – Chewabhanjang – Dhor(Wahong) – Sikkim Megu – Dafey Bhir – Gomanthag/Boktok – Tegyapla – Bikbari – Dzongri Tsoka – Yuksom

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

Season: Mid May – October

Kosturi Orar Trek
Yuksom – Dzongri – Theshyapla – Bikbari – Dzongri – Tsoka – Yuksom

Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December

Samartek Trek
Kodong – Dokshing – Tsen Khong – Lenchok – Samartek – Pakchong – Kungo – Kuling Nae (Cave) Gungramgampo – Singhik Dak Bungalow

Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights

Season: Mid March – Mid June/ October – December

Rinchenpong/Soreng Trek
Kaluk – Rinchenpong Dak bungalow – Rigsum Gumpa – Kaluk – Sribadam Jhandi Dara – Soreng

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Himalayan Trek
Namchi (Base camp ) – Tendong – Damthang – Ravangla – Maenam – Bhaley Dhunga – Yangyang – Sinchuthang – Bermoik – Parbing - Namchi

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Tosha Lake Trek
Mangan – Naksuk – Sohar Dhe – Soahar Antsok – Patam – Tosar Lake – Mayong Tar – Kale - Mangan

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Chewabanjyang Trek
Uttarey – Chewanbanjyang – Dhund-Sikkime meghu – Gomathang – Yangsap – Big Bari Khola – Dzongri – Yaksum or Gochala

Duration: 10 Days/9 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Meanam Hill Trek
Rabong – Meanam – Ballydunga – Ralang

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Tendong Hill Trek
Dentam – Tendong – Namchi

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

North Bengal

Singalila Trek

Darjeeling – Maneybhanjan – Tumling – Kalpokhri – Sandakphu – Phalut – Gorkhey – Rammam – Rimbik – Darjeeling

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Sandakphu Trek

Darjeeling – Tumling – Kalpokhri – Sandakphu – Sirikhola – Rimbik – Darjeeling

Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Tonglu Trek

Darjeeling – Dhotre – Tonglu – Tumling – Maneybhanjan – Darjeeling

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: October - June

Tiger Hill Trek

Darjeeling – Tiger Hill – Darjeeling

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Season: April – June/ October – December

Neora Valley Trek

Lava – Choudapheri – PHE camp – Alubari – Rachela – Jorepokhri – Alubari – Choudapheri – Lava

Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights

Season: April – June/ October – December

Red Panda Trek

Lava - Rishet – Barkhe Dara – Bijanbari - Orele – Chhange – Lava

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Season: October – June

Noam Chel Teesta Trek

Siliguri – Chuikhim – Elbong – Manabari – Siliguri

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: October – March

Samthar Trek

Siliguri – Sevoke – Ponview – Samthar – Samco - Siliguri

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: October – March

Sinchula Trek

Alipurduar – Raimatang – Adma - Buxaduar – Chunabhatti – Tashi Gaon – Rovers’ Point - Lepchakha – Katlung – Pukhri - Jayanti – Alipurduar

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Season: October – March

Buxa Trek

Alipurduar – Jayanti – Santrabari – Buxaduar – Santrabari - Alipurduar

Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Season: October – March

Adma Valley Trek

Alipurduar – Santrabari – Buxaduar – Adma – Raimatang –Alipurduar

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: October – March

Rovers’ Point Trek

Alipurduar – Santrabari – Buxaduar – Chunabhatti – Tashi Gaon – Rovers’ Point - Lepchakha – Buxaduar – Santrabari – Alipurduar

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: October – March

Jayanti Mahakal Trek

Alipurduar – Jayanti – Mahakal Cave – Pukhuri – Alipurduar

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: October – March

Jaldhaka Trek

Chalsa – Jhalong – Paren - Bindu - Dalgaon – Gairibas – Chalsa

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Season: October – May

Ramthi Khola Trek

Chalsa – Ramthi Khola – Elbong – Chuilkim – Bagrakote – Chalsa

Duration: 4 days/3 Nights

Season: October – March

Mouchouki Trek

Chalsa – Samsing – Mandal Gaon – Mouchouki – Suntaleykhola - Chalsa

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: October – May

Chamurchi Mahakal Trek

Chalsa – Chamurchi – Mahakal – Chamurchi - Chalsa

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Season: October – March

Some suggested climbing peaks for conducting expeditions:

Sikkim (These peaks are only open for climbing)

Frey Peak (5830m), West Sikkim

Tinchenkhang (6010m), West Sikkim

Joponu (5603m), West Sikkim

Lama Wangden (5868), North Sikkim

Brumkhangse (5635m), North Sikkim

Arunachal Pradesh

Kangto (7042 m), West Arunachal

Unnamed peaks (6400 m), West Arunachal

Nyegi Kangsang (6983 m), West Arunachal

Gorichen II (6423 m) & I, III, IV, V, VI, West Arunachal

Other than the trekking routes mentioned above, there are many day hike routes or two to three day’s routes in other north eastern states, which are really attractive for visitors. Come & explore the region on foot because when you walk you get enough time to touch the nerve of the unexplored land & feel eternal happiness!

Come & walk through THE HEAVEN ON EARTH….!      

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