Dzongri
The grandest short walk in the Kanchenjunga range
Why this trek is special
- ✦Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Kabru and Rathong from Dzongri Top
- ✦Sikkim's densest rhododendron forests — a riot of colour in spring
- ✦The classic Yuksom trail without the long Goechala commitment
- ✦Sunrise at 13,780 ft over a horizon of giants
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Follow the Teesta and Rangit valleys up into West Sikkim to the monastery town of Yuksom, where Sikkim's first Chogyal was crowned in 1642.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local Sikkimese guides & yak support
- ✓ Kanchenjunga National Park permits & camping charges
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport NJP/Bagdogra ↔ Yuksom (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Kanchenjunga National Park and Sikkim Tourism trekking permits are arranged by us and included. Indian citizens need a govt. photo ID and passport photos; foreign nationals also require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for Sikkim — send documents 15 days ahead.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Dzongri? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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