Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga T

Sikkim - Beneath Kangchenjunga T Overview

A spectacular trek in Sikkim with views of Kangchenjunga from the Singalila Ridge and from below the Goeche La

As seen from the characterful hill-station of Darjeeling, the five-summited massif of Kangchenjunga (8586m) dominates the northern horizon. Kangchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain and we make our approach to it by crossing the border into the Indian state and former independent kingdom of Sikkim and trekking up onto the crest of the Singalila Ridge, the prominent spur of high ground that forms the border between India and Nepal. Here, we find views that extend northwards to Kangchenjunga, but also across to the distant Nepalese peaks of Everest and Makalu. Our route continues through a mountain wilderness, taking us via high passes and a succession of lovely camping places to the valley of the Prek Chu. It's from this point, above sacred Samity Lake, that we make our ascent to the viewpoint for Kangchenjunga's huge south-east face. Providing a brilliant travel experience, as well as first-class trekking amongst fabulous mountain scenery, this is a simply superb trekking holiday in the Indian Himalaya.