5-Day Eastern Himalayas Trek from Maneybhanjan with Tonglu Views

5 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Set out from Siliguri for a 5-day Himalayan trek via Maneybhanjan, the base for your hike through dense pine forests and high mountain trails. Spend the night i...

Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Calcutta, Siliguri, Kangchenjunga · Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi, Spanish

Know before you go: This itinerary is a basic plan. There are many hidden hikes in the Himalayas. Connect with me to do a different hike, depending on your appetite for challenge, the altitude you want to reach, the things you want to see, the duration you want to hike, and the nearest place from where you want the trip to start. Every trip can be customized.; India is blessed with the vast Himalayan range. Unlike Nepal, treks and hikes here are not so crowded and give travellers a chance to indulge more in the rawness and wilderness of the greatest mountain range in the world. Here is a basic 5-day itinerary for hiking in the grand Himalayas in the eastern belt of the mountain range. This itinerary can be included in or added to your visit to Kolkata, Darjeeling, or Gangtok.

About Kangchenjunga

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Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga dominates the landscapes from Darjeeling to the Tibetan Plateau. The world’s third highest peak, local guides here offer glimpses of the Zemu Glacier and access to Goecha La trails.

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What's Included

Transfer from Kolkata to Siliguri to Maneybhanjan and back (land transport)
Accommodation during the hike in a homestay with common toilets
Breakfast and dinner every day
English-speaking Indian trekking guide

Not Included

Personal expenses
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

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Day 01

Journey from Kolkata to Siliguri

Start your journey to Siliguri by bus or train, depending on seat availability. Cheap flight tickets can also be arranged from Kolkata to Siliguri on prior request. This helps you save two nights.
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Day 02

Siliguri to Maneybhanjan and Trek to Chitrey

After breakfast in Siliguri, take a cab to Maneybhanjan, the base for the hike. Begin the hike by 2 p.m. after a light lunch. Trek through dense pine forests and reach Chitrey. Visit a Buddhist monastery and enjoy an overnight stay here in a beautiful homestay. You will rest at a height of 8,000 feet, which will help with acclimatisation.
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Day 03

Hike from Chitrey to Tonglu

Hike for about 8 km from Chitrey to Tonglu in around 6-7 hours, reaching a height of 11,500 feet. Behold the view of Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga. Overnight at Tonglu.
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Day 04

Descent to Maneybhanjan and Return to Siliguri

Prepare for a long day after breakfast. Descend from Tonglu to Maneybhanjan. From Maneybhanjan, transfer to Siliguri. Board a train or bus for Kolkata from Siliguri.
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Day 05

Arrival in Kolkata

Arrive in Kolkata to mark the end of the tour.