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Sikkim
Location
Sikkim
Duration
5 days
Max Altitude
11000 ft
Trekking
22 km
Grade
Moderate
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
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
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)
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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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.
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. )
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
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Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
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Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
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Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
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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.
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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 30 days before the trek departure date, with the following details:
This benefit is exclusive to Indian Government employees and is applicable only for treks within India.
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