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2 weeks mixed tour with flexible services in Sikkim and Darjeeling hills with trekking cultural walks and sightseeing

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​This is an alternate plan to the original tour plan that included North Sikkim travel along with other parts of Sikkim. Sadly, North Sikkim area is going through a series of natural calamities that started in october 2023 (Glacial outburst of South Lhonak lake with the accompanying flood) and later

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Connecting Tons and Baspa River valleys over Shinka Pass

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Shinka Pass (Ghati) trek Shinka Pass is a high altitude glaciated pass in the Great Himalayan Range that connects Tons and Baspa River valley. This is a rarely visited and a demanding trekking pass located on the ridge m that divides the watershed of Himachal Pradesh (Baspa and its tributaries)

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Sara Umga Pass trek: A challenging crossover from Kullu to Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh

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Sara Umga Pass Trek Sara Umga Pass/La (32°12’13.7″N 77°30’49.3″E) approximately at ~ 5020 m, is a fairly difficult mountain pass and trekking trail in Himachal Pradesh.  This pass connects the lush Parvati – Tosh river valley in Kullu region to that with the rugged Chandra valley in Lahaul. The trek

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Himalayan trekking package: Customised or Private tours vs. Fixed Group Departure Tours

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At HIMALAYA TREKKERS (HT), we organise both customised and fixed group treks for a large variety of people, meeting their preferences and needs. In this article we will give you a comprehensive idea of both types of tours so that you get a holistic view and then pick your type

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Lahaul to Zanskar trek over Phirtse La: An alternate to Darcha Padum trek

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Phirtse La (~ 5540 m/18170 ft) is a remote high altitude Pass in Zanskar, Ladakh that connects to Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh. This is little known pass compared to its southerly and famous Shingo La (~ 5100 m/16730 ft) on the Darcha – Padum trail.  However, as of 2024, a

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A short winter trek in Sikkim during February

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Hello, We’re hoping to do a short 2-3 day trek in Sikkim in a couple of weeks. Are you able to help us with this? Many thanks Can you please help me out with the following information: Your group size Group’s prior high altitude trekking experience Current physical fitness level

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Trekking in September in India: State and region wise analysis and best trekking routes

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September is a great time for many Himalayan treks in India. It has many options for all trekkers and hikers. You can visit from Kashmir to Sikkim whichever is your preferred destination, some are better choices than rest. This month can produce a wonderful trekking experience with the caveat that

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Trekking in Sikkim and Darjeeling: A guide to the best trekking routes and trekking packages

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While trekking in Sikkim is isn’t your average Himalayan destination, it is not widely documented. In this article, we attempted to provide an understanding of hiking in Sikkim and the surrounding Darjeeling Hills, also known as the Eastern Himalayas. And for the best trekking routes in Sikkim, we have compiled

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