Pelling, Yuksom & South Sikkim · way to travel
Treks and walks in West & South Sikkim
The Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut, the Goecha La trail from Yuksom, village walks around Lava and Rishyap, and garden paths from Kurseong. Graded by hours and height, with lodges and homestays, not tents, on most routes.
Trips
Shoestring
West & South Sikkim4 nights · Mixed
Barsey rhododendrons and Rinchenpong
Barsey · Rinchenpong
₹11,000per personabout ₹2,200 a day
Value
West & South Sikkim9 nights · On foot
Goecha La trek from Yuksom
Yuksom
₹34,000per personabout ₹3,400 a day
Value
West & South Sikkim6 nights · On foot
Dzongri trek from Yuksom
Yuksom
₹20,000per personabout ₹2,850 a day
Places
Things to do
Treks and walks · 3–4 hours returnHilley to Barsey through the rhododendronsBarsey · Sanctuary entry fee, roughly ₹50–150; g…
Viewpoints · 1–1.5 hoursSunrise over Kanchenjunga from the Barsey ridgeBarsey · Free once you are staying at Barsey
Wildlife and birds · 3–4 hoursBirding and wildlife on the sanctuary trailsBarsey · Entry fee plus guide, about ₹1,500–2,500
Food · OvernightA homestay night in Okhrey below the sanctuaryBarsey · ₹1,500–2,500 pp with dinner and breakfa…
Monasteries · 1.5–2 hoursSamdruptse and the Guru Rinpoche statueNamchi · Entry roughly ₹50–100 pp; check
Culture and history · 1.5–2 hoursChar Dham pilgrimage complex at SolophokNamchi · Entry roughly ₹50–100 pp; check
Treks and walks · 5–6 hours returnWalk up Tendong, the Lepcha flood hillNamchi · Small forest fee; guide ₹1,500–2,000 op…
Food · 2 hoursA morning food walk in Namchi bazaarNamchi · ₹200–400 for a full tasting
Culture and history · 1.5–2 hoursBuddha Park in the quiet first hourRavangla · Entry roughly ₹50–100 pp; check