Moderate Treks in Sikkim

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With vistas of the Himalayan range in the distance, the Singalila Ridge Trek is one of the Sikkim moderate treks that offers a broad diversity of flora and fauna.

If you seek seclusion you will love the Rhododendron Trek, which takes you off the main road to steep terrain and dense rhododendron groves. With its blend of challenging mountain passes, historic monasteries, and cultural immersion, the Yambong Singalila Trek provides an insight into Sikkimese traditional life. You also get the opportunity to spot rare species of flora and fauna on the way.

The Tendong Hill trek is another unique experience which is a mix of easy and steep terrains. At the end, you are rewarded with sweeping vistas of the vast Himalayan valleys.

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Moderate Treks in Sikkim

Here are the top moderate treks in Sikkim:

1. Singalila Ridge Trek: The Singalila Ridge trek is one of the Sikkim moderate treks that is about 100 kilometres long and takes about 12-15 days. You reach an elevation of 12,140 feet on this walk passing through a long stretch of Darjeeling tea plantations, and cascading rivers. At the end of the trek you reach the Singalila ridge on the Indian Nepal border and enjoy views of over 20 peaks namely Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, and Kanchenjunga.

2. Rhododendron Trek: The Barsey rhododendron trek is a moderate level trek that is 15 kilometres long and takes 4 days. You reach an elevation of 9840 feet through the Rhododendron Sanctuary and enjoy views of the Kabru, Rathong and Pandim group. Apart from the blooming rhododendrons that you see on this walk you may also spot Red Pandas.

3. Yambong Singalila Trek: Yambong Singalila trek is one of the less explored medium level treks that is 50 kilometres long and takes 11 days. You reach an elevation of 16,207 feet and spot animals like Himalayan Tahr, and Himalayan Black Bear. At the end, you will be able to see 5 summits namely Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, and Padim.

4. Tendong Hill Trek: A mix of moderate and difficult trek in Sikkim is the Tendong Hill trek that is 4 kilometres long and takes around 6-7 hours to complete. You reach an elevation of 8660 feet on this walk passing through lush green forests where you may spot Himalayan Bears, and the Red Pandas. At the end of the trip, you reach a petite monastery and a watchtower which presents 360-degree views of the Kanchenjunga peak and the Singalila Range.