The trek to Kye-shongla has to pass DZONGU, the land only of Lepcha tribe; Government of Sikkim has reserved the Dzongu area for Lepchas. This is a heavily forested region bordered in the north by the peaks of the Khangchendzonga range.

Till recently the Lepchas in this area were protected from modern influences, their only contact with the outside world being the market place of Mangan where they come to barter the goodie or on official work with the District office. The people of Dzongu are the highest Cardamom (spice) grower in Sikkim. A decade ago these places were totally inaccessible due to lesser infrastructure compared today. Visit and believe yourself before its too modern.

Day 01   Upon arrival transfer to Gangtok (124 km/Dinner at hotel
Day 02   Gangtok sightseeing/hotel
Day 03   Drive to mangan (60 km 4 hours)/sightseeing on the way
Day 04   Drive to Lingza (3-4 hours 25 km)/sightseeing on the way
Day 05   Trek to Tsana (6km) 2-3 hours
Day 06   Trek to Tholing 2390m (5 km 3 hours)
Day 07   Trek to Thizom (2995m 5 hours)
Day 08   Trek to Kyeshongla (6hours)
Day 09   Trek to Tholung (7hours)
Day 10   Trek to Mangan (7-8hours)
Day 11   Drive to Silguri/hotel
Day 12   Drive to Bhadrapur or Bagdora for return journey

Note: Customized itineraries for private groups & extension of Darjeeling are also available. Please contact us for details.