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Best Solo Tours And Activities In Darjeeling

About the Destination:

Embark upon Dzongri Goechala Trek, which is considered as one of the finest trekking destinations in Sikkim. Positioned in the Himalayan Mountains, this state offers many charms of nature. Abounding in culture, beautiful landscape and biodiversity, it lures several travellers across.

The Goechala Trek to Dzongri is a delightful one with awe-inspiring snowy summits accompanying you. When here, feast your eyes on a melody of colours from green to gold and blue. A high mountain pass, Goechala's main highlight is the breath-taking view of Kanchenjunga, world's third highest mountain. It also serves as the basecamp for the brazen who want to undertake a trek to this summit.

Begin the trip with unravelling the several delights of Darjeeling with a sightseeing trip. Also, get to visit Yuksom that once served as the capital of Sikkim.

Along the journey, enjoy a beautiful trail along Rathong River gorge. Make way amidst forest of oak, pine, rhododendrons and magnolia. Get to set your sights on snowy peaks such as Sinolchu, Kabru, Pandim, Jopuno, Kokthang, Narsing and Talung. Also, catch the breath-taking sunrise at Dzongri and climb up to the vast grassland at Thangsing. Lap up a direct view of the eastern wall of Kanchenjunga along with small summits of Rathong and Kabru. The treats of this experience are plenty!

Altitude: 4984m

Goechala Trek Video (Credits: George Thengummoottil): 

About the Activity:

• Soar through the clear blue skies while you paraglide over the scenic beauty of the north eastern tea gardens of Darjeeling.
• Take off from Lebong, one of the best view point spot in Darjeeling which offers prime views of towering mountains at sunrise and sunset.
  
• The flying trip ranges from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the wind conditions. During the flight, you will be rewarded by the awesome views of the Darjeeling peaks and its wildlife.
• Gliding is a weather dependent sport and it is suggested to fly in fine weather which commences from April to June and again in October.

About the Activity:

• Delight in this trekking expedition that enables you to witness the stunning beauty of this region. Enthrall in a trip that provides you with scenic views of the tea estates and surrounding hills.
• Hike through lush-green thickets while enjoying the scenic landscapes comprising of stunning Rohini waterfalls, tea gardens, Temples and lakes sprawling the region. Get ready to be astonished with the scenic appeal and the tranquillity of this entire place.

• Delight in this amazing trekking expedition from Shetijhora to Birik that lets you enjoy the wild natural beauty of this region.
• Trek through beautiful tiny hamlets, orange gardens, temples and, lush-green thickets – rivet in this amazing trek that provides you with ample natural beauty.
• This is a great opportunity for naturalist and wildlife lovers as this trek provides you with frequent spotting of rare and beautiful wildlife species.
• Enjoy the company of various known and rare birds that flock on the distant mountains and trees as you trek through the surrounding thickets.