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Bajre Dara Trek
Bajre Dara Trek
Sikkim
Location
Sikkim
Duration
5 days
Max Altitude
11000 ft
Trekking
22 km
Grade
Moderate
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Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Location
Sikkim
Duration
5 days
Max Altitude
11000 ft
Trekking km
22 km
Grade
Moderate
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Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Overview
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Bajre Dara Trek - The Sikkim’s Treasure
- Yuksom: The trek begins at Yuksom, once the capital of Sikkim. It is the gateway to Kanchenjunga National Park and reveals the state's rich cultural heritage.
- Dubdi Monastery: You can also explore Dubdi Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim, and experience the peaceful ambiance of this charming village.
- Bajre Dara Ridge: At 11,000 feet, this ridge is famous for providing panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas, including the majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Pandim, especially during sunrise and sunset.
- Khecheopalri Lake: Locally known as the "Wish-Fulfilling Lake," this sacred lake is a serene and spiritual spot, believed to grant wishes. Surrounded by dense forests, it is a must-see on the Bajre Dara trek.
- Khecheopalri Monastery: Located near the lake, this monastery adds a spiritual touch to the Bajre Dara trek. It is a peaceful retreat where you can immerse yourself in Sikkim's rich Buddhist culture.
- Dense Forests and Flora: The trek takes you through rhododendrons and bamboo forests, with the possibility of encountering vibrant wildflowers depending on the season.
- Bhanjang Campsite: A beautiful campsite within a tropical forest, which provides views of the valley and a nearby viewpoint to observe Khecheopalri Lake from above.
- Serene Trails: The trail's varying terrain provides a peaceful trekking experience, with a mix of flat paths, gradual climbs, and steep descents, perfect for nature lovers seeking tranquillity.
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Yuksom
- Altitude Yuksom: 1,800 m / 5,700 ft
- Drive Distance: 150 km | Approx. 8 hrs
Drive from Yuksom to Melliaching and Trek to Bhanjang via Pangretar
- Altitude:
- Melliaching: 1,800 m / 5,800 ft
- Bhanjang: 2,500 m / 8,200 ft
- Trek Distance: 7-8 km | 6-7 hrs
- Drive Distance: 20 km | 2 hrs
Trek from Bhanjang to Bajre Dara
- Altitude Bajre Dara: 3,400 m /11,000 ft
- Trek Distance: 4 km | 6-7 hrs approx.
Trek from Bajre Dara to Lamathang
- Altitude Lamathang: 2,100 m / 6,900 ft
- Trek Distance: 6 km | 5-6 hrs
Lamathang to Khecheopalri Lake and Drive Back to NJP
- Altitude Khecheopalri: 2,000 m / 6,500 ft
- Trek Distance: 4 km | 1-2 hrs
- Drive Distance: 170 km | 7-8 hrs
- Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 100 beats per minute).
- Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg).
- Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute).
- Should not have Liver and kidney issues.
- Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Heart problems, Hypertension, etc.
- No pacemaker implant.
- People with Sinus issues, Epilepsy please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek.
- If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
Medical & Disclaimer Form (Mandatory Documents) Click here to download Medical & Disclaimer Form
How to reach — Maps
It is essential for everyone to arrive at New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) (10:00 am)
Once you have reached New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP), TTH will manage the rest of your travel arrangements, if you have opted for TTH's pick-up service, you can select this option during the booking process by adding it as an add-on.
Options to reach New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) railway station.
1. Take a flight to Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal, and take a cab to NJP railway station, it’s 20 km away and will take 40 minutes.
- Domestic: There are various direct and indirect flights from other cities. You can take direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and other cities.
- International: International terminal is well equipped with modern amenities. Druk Air is the airline which provides international flights to the passengers. International flights connect with Paro in Bhutan and Bangkok. These flights are direct and comfortable.
2. Take a train to New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) that is well-connected to major cities like Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi and Mumbai.
( If you prefer to travel independently, you can either take a government bus or book a private cab. Your trek coordinator will provide guidance on how to arrange for the bus or cab booking. )
Drop-Off Information
- Arrive in New Jalpaiguri (NJP) by 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
- The designated drop-off point is NJP railway station.
- Please consider planning your subsequent travel arrangements after 5:30 pm.
- The distance from Railway Station to Bagdogra Airport is 20 km, it will take approx 40 minutes.
- TTH offers comfortable transportation through Xylo, Bolero, or equivalent vehicles. If you wish to upgrade your mode of transportation, please contact your trek coordinator for further assistance.
1. Insurance is Mandatory.
2. Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Guest houses on Day 1 (Triple/quad sharing).
- Camping during the trek (Day 2 to Day 4).
3. Meals (Veg + Egg):
- All meals are from Yuksom to Lamathang.
- Day 1 Dinner to Day 5 Breakfast.
4. Support:
- 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- 1 Experienced high-altitude chef.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
5. Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bag, Sleeping liners (if required), mattresses, and Utensils.
- 3 men all season trekker tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent.
- Camping stool, Walkie talkie.
- Ropes, Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters & crampons (if required).
6. First aid:
- Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope.
7. Transportation (as per the itinerary):
- Transport from NJP Station to Yuksom and return to NJP Station (If booked through TTH, available upon booking in add-ons).
8. Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
9. Cloakroom facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
10. All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged for Indians.
11. Services from Yuksom to Khecheopalri.
12. Trek Completion & Certificate.
Trek Essentials
Cancellation Terms
To request a cancellation, please email us at info@trekthehimalayas.com using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 5% deduction of trek fee
- 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 30% deduction of trek fee
- 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 50% deduction of trek fee
- 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
- No cash refund
- 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year
- 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend
- To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply.
Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by TTH
- TTH holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice
Booking and Payments
- The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking.
- Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by TTH. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund.
- In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances.
- Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation.
- All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
- Voucher Terms
- This is a non-transferable voucher
- The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas
- The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India
- To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id
- All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher
Itinerary and Modifications
- TTH reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure.
Cancellations and Refunds
- No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip.
- If TTH cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from:
- An alternate Trip/date.
- A credit voucher valid for one (1) year.
- Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant.
- If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at TTH’s discretion.
- TTH shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees.
Force Majeure
- Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, TTH shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure.
Government employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when they join us for a trekking expedition. As per Pay Commission guidelines, up to 30 days of Special Casual Leave can be availed in a calendar year for trekking or mountaineering expeditions conducted through a registered organisation.
Trek The Himalayas is a registered adventure tour operator with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), making your trek eligible for SCL benefits.
To apply, email us at info@trekthehimalayas at least 20 days before the trek departure date, with the following details:
- Trek name and trek date
- Booking details
- Full name
- Designation
- Department and department address
This benefit is exclusive to Indian Government employees and is applicable only for treks within India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- The Bajre Dara trek is a perfect offbeat and charming trek in Sikkim that begins in Yuksom.
- Through the trek you get to visit one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, Dubdi monastery.
- Another major attraction is the Khecheopalri lake and monastery. The khecheopalri lake is considered a sacred lake, also known as wish fulfilling lake, it is believed that the lake grants wish. The monastery is near the lake, and you can experience rich Buddhist culture here.
- Bajre Dara ride provides a beautiful panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayas.
- The trail takes you through dense rhododendrons and bamboo forests.
The Bajre Dara trek is an easy to moderate trek, it is a mix of variety of terrains including flat patch, gradual climb, and steep descent.
The highest altitude at the Bajre Dara trek is 11,000 ft.
The best time to do Bajre Dara trek is November to Marc.
There is network connectivity till the base camp, Yuksom. After that there will be no network during the trekking days.
Bag pack with rain cover(50 - 60 ltr)
- Walking stick
- Personal medical kit
- Personal medical kit
- Water bottle
- Small size tiffin box
- Snacks
- Proper clothing (T-shirts, fleece jackets, waterproof jacket, and pant)
The nearest airport is Bagdora International Airport, which is 14 kilometers from New Jalpaiguri while New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station.
Bajre Dara is a trek of 32 kilometers.
Bajre Dara is a 6-day trek. On day 1 you will start the journey from NJP to Yuksom, the next day you will drive from Yuksom to Melliaching and then trek to Bhanjang via Pangretar. On the third day, you will trek from Bhanjang to Bajre Dara. On day 4 you will trek from Bhajre Dara to Lamathang, then the next day, trek from Lamathang to Khecheopalri and then drive back to Yuksom. And on the final day you will drive back to NJP.
Sikkim being India’s least populated state has offbeat and beautiful trekking options, two of the famous treks of Sikkim are Goechala trek and Bajre Dara trek.
A moderate level of physical fitness is required for the trek. The participant should be in good health and be able to carry a 10-15 kg bag pack.
You can get a beautiful view of the eastern Himalayas from the Bajre Dara trek. The major peaks visible are Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Pandim. You can also witness beautiful sunrise and sunset during the trek.
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