# Sikkim Rhododendron Trek **Route**: `/solo-women-group-travel/sikkim-rhododendron-trek` ## Overview Our trek covers the higher reaches of the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim, which houses 13 different varieties of rhododendron species. During the trek one passes through dense thickets of rhododendrons below the Tal mountain ridge laden with conifer forest of silver fir and hemlock. The trek winds its way through the source of two rivers, which originate from moist grassy meadows. All along the trek we gorge ourselves on the magnanimous views of the Khangchendzonga range. ## Quick Facts - **Duration**: 8 Days & 7 Nights - **Starting Point**: Bagdogra Airport - **Comfort Level**: active Stay - **Collections**: active - **Tags**: sikkim, April, Active trip, trekking ## Departure Dates No departures available currently. ## Detailed Itinerary ### Day 1: Drive from Bagdogra to Okhrey Arrive at the Bagdogra airport before 1:00 pm and drive to Okhrey (6 hr / 135 km) approximately. Okhrey is one of the new destinations in Sikkim. You can spot this small cozy and less famed village of Okhrey on your way to Barsey, one of the most sought – after trekking trails of Sikkim. It is the most popular base for the Barsey Rhododendron trek. Check in Dinner and Overnight stay in Okhrey. **Accommodation**: hotel Barsey or similar ### Day 2: Trek to Lasune Today after enjoying breakfast, our adventure to the mountains will begin. We first start it with a short drive which gets us to our starting point. Our trek’s distance is 9 km’s which takes 7 hours approximately commences with a gentle walk through a forest teeming with birds getting us to Barsey which will be our lunch point. Again we will start our trek for few more kilometers until we reach our campsite at Lasune. We will retire for the day in tents which will be set up afresh by our porters. Dinner and overnight stay in campsite. **Accommodation**: Barsey Residency ### Day 3: Trek from Barsey to Joreybotey After having breakfast at our camp colony, we will begin the trek of 9 km’s for approximately 7 hours. Today’s walk is easy but a long one, mainly skirting through rhododendron and mixed temperate forests. Our route is encrusted with Silver Firs and Oaks which house many spectacular birds. At some places the path offers us a sneak peek of the Kanchenjunga range. We will have fresh cooked lunch in between. We finally reach a dried lake from where we gently climb up towards our campsite. Dinner and Overnight stay in Joreybotey Campsite. **Accommodation**: Camping at Lasune ### Day 4: Trek from Joreybotey to Thulo Dhap We continue our travel through hemlock and rhododendron forests, accompanied by the mighty Kanchenjunga after having breakfast. Today’s trek is 5 km long which takes approximately 6 hours. Most part of the walk would be on top of the ridge offering grand views of the valley below. A final one hour climb gets us into rhododendron forests thick enough to block sunlight. On crossing this stupendous forest we reach an open meadow with criss-crossing streams where we set our camp. Dinner and Overnight stay **Accommodation**: Camping at Joreybotey ### Day 5: Thulo Dhap to Chewa Bhanjyang A steep climb gets us to the top ridge of the sanctuary, just above the treeline, 7 km and trekking time is approximately 6-7 hours. The mighty hemlocks give way to slopes filled with Rhododendron Setosum bushes. We traverse the U shaped valley from where we get grand views of Kanchenjunga on a clear day. Put up our campsite on the Indo Nepal border outpost of Chewa Bhanjyang. **Accommodation**: Camping at Thulo Dhap ### Day 6: Chewa Bhanjyang to Uttarey to Pelling Our final descent which will take 4-5 hours approximately through the dense forests gets us to the blissfully tranquil Uttarey village. After having lunch (on your own) at Uttarey drive to Pelling for 2 hours . Overnight stay at Pelling. **Accommodation**: Norbu Ghang Retreat and Spa ### Day 7: Pelling Sightseeing After breakfast we move on for our day of sightseeing. Visit the Khecheopalri Lake , it is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. From here we will drive to Darap village, a scenic village inhabited by the Limboo community. Do a short walk around the village to get an understanding of rural Sikkimese life. The walk will be followed by lunch(on your own), later we will visit to pemayangtse monastery. In the evening some free time to shop around Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling. **Accommodation**: Norbu Ghang Retreat and Spa ### Day 8: Pelling to Bagdogra After an eventful trip, pack all your memories and drive to the Bagdogra airport (139 km / 5hr 30 min) to catch the flight back home. **Accommodation**: Norbu Ghang Retreat and Spa ## What's Included - ✓ Twin sharing accommodation as per the program - ✓ One Bag upto 10 kg (rucksack) bag will be carried by Mule. (please do not carry trolley suitcases ) - ✓ Insurance upto 49 yrs of age (For women over 49 years there will be an extra charge for insurance which will be subject to the duration of the trip and the destination country) - ✓ English speaking guide as per the itinerary - ✓ Meals as per itinerary - ✓ All logistics and meals during the trek like tents, guide, cook and porters. - ✓ Inclusive of GST - ✓ Tips for Guides and drivers ## What's Not Included - ✗ Travel from city of origin to Bagdogra and back - ✗ Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered - ✗ Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions or strikes, resulting in delay of flights or any other form of transport. - ✗ Rescue / medical charges in case needed due to high altitude sickness, any ailment and/or accidents - ✗ Bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. ## Customer Reviews > The sikkim rhododendron trek that i took with wow club was wonderful. It was like a journey inwards, testing my energies, willpower and love towards the mother nature. Sikkim Rhododendron Sanctuary gate was the starting point. Little i knew about what it is going to reveal and how i can cope up with the camping and the trek. Ms Shivangi our wow buddy, the youngest of all, was a one superb guide. She gave us the enough space of our own ability and encouraged us when the trek became steep, slippery and dangerous too sometimes. she kept herself last in the queue so that she is sure that all are ahead and safe; There is a lot of appreciation towards the service and care of our local guide Mr. NB, we called him in short. He looked into every requirement of each and every member of the group. when we wanted hot green tea while trekking, it was magically there and the food he provided to the group was wholesome and healthy. Thanks to wow club for giving me an experience to remember in a life time. — **Bharathi Byreddy**, Self Employed > VOF was supposed to be my first trip with WOW way back in 2013. But.. it turned out be be my 8th instead! The transport and accomdation are always comfortable with WOW; however I was pleasently surprised by the very comfortable camping site. This particularly helped us have a good night's sleep after strenuous trekking in the day time. The guide chosen by WOW was excellent - not only knowledgeable, but great at managing changing demands of WOW Wanderers. I am already looking forward to my 9th one with WOW in September! — **Sunita**, Senior Manager at GE ## Booking Policies ### Early Bird Offers Get an Early Bird ticket with discounts. Remember that we can offer this discount only as long as you make the installment payments on time. ### Refunds Get a full refund with only a Rs 1000 deduction if you cancel within 48hrs of booking. ### Pinkedge Points Each completed trip gets you points that you can redeem against events, merchandise and more trips! ## Meta Information - **SEO Title**: Sikkim Rhododendron Trek - **Canonical URL**: https://www.wowclub.com/solo-women-group-travel/sikkim-rhododendron-trek --- *Generated for LLM/AI consumption. Last updated: 2026-10-12T11:28:56.227Z*