New itinerary along the Nepali border. At first through luxuriant rhododendrons, pines, spruces and giants magnolias forests, then through green meadows and yak pastures, the trek leads us towards west Sikkim, along the Nepali border. Along Onglakhing glacier moraines and Samity sacred lake, we climb up to Gocha La pass, highlight of this magnificent itinerary: we will savour the breath-taking scenery of Talung glacier and the impressive east face of the third highest summit in the world, Kanchenjunga (8586 m), surrounded by Rathong (6679 m), Kabru (7338 m), Talung (7349 m) in the south, and Kirat Chuli (7365 m) and  Pyramid Peak (7123 m) in the north. The way back via a recently opened path, goes through lush green jungles overgrown with lianas and orchids.

Optional: Visit Darjeeling and Gangtok

Options

2 days sightseeing. Darjeeling (Ghoom monastery which enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha, Himalayan Mountaneering Institute, tea gardens) and Gangtok (Orchid Sanctuary where we can see a few of the 454 orchid species listed in Sikkim, Enchey and Do Drul monasteries, Institute of Tibetology). 37 $ per day per person.

Starting in Delhi: a 2 days tour to Agra and Fatehpur Sikri: *  Less than 3 persons: 127 $ per person. *  3 persons or more: 110 $ per person.  In the price are included air conditioned car transfers, tour of Agra (Taj Mahal) and Fatehpur Sikri with an English speaking guide and one night bed & breakfast in Agra.

1 supplementary day in Delhi: *  Bed & breakfast: 34 $ * Bed & breakfast + sightseeing: 60 $