Barsey Phokteydara Trek from Hilley (West Sikkim)
About This Trek
Barsey Phokteydara Trek from Hilley (West Sikkim) is a 07 Nights & 08 Days trekking journey starting from Bagdogra and covering Okhrey, Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Bhujey, Joributey, Thulodhap, Kalijhar, Phokteydara Summit, Dhanpaley Village, Uttarey and Pelling.
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Trek Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
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Arrival Bagdogra airport
Drive approx. 5-6 hrs to Okhrey (West Sikkim). Overnight Homestay.
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After Breakfast at 7 AM | Approx. 20 mins drive to Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary | Forest permit formalities at Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary (flower blooming season is Feb to April)
Trek Starts Hilley to Bhujey Overnight Camping. Camping altitude: 3048 Meters Approx Distance & Time: 6 Kms / 03-04 HRS
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Trek Bhujey to Joributey. Camping altitude: 2900 Meters Approx Distance & Time: 9 Kms / 05 HRS
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Trek Joributey to Thulodhap. Camping altitude: 2855 Meters Approx Distance & Time: 8 Kms / 04-05 HRS
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Trek Thulodhap to Kalijhar (Steep ascent). Camping altitude: 3535 Meters Approx Distance & Time: 6 Kms / 04 HRS
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Early Morning 4 AM Hike Phokteydara Summit (3730 meters approx. 45 mins) for Sunrise Back to Kalijhar camp after breakfast trek to Dhanpaley Village. Overnight Camping. Camping altitude: 2100 Meters Approx. Distance & Time: 12 Kms / 04 HRS
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Morning after breakfast
time for a group photo with the trekking team of Guide, Cook, Helpers & Porters Hike 2 Km to the Uttarey Trek Ends Board your vehicle 02 Hrs drive to Pelling Take the awaited shower and relax. Overnight Resort.
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After breakfast drive approx. 5 hrs to Bagdogra for connective flight before we goodbye we make sure to plan the next adventure in the Sikkim Himalayas.