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Adventure Tour Company India Announced Fixed Departure Dates for Sikkim Treks 2010

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Peak Adventure Tour is a prominent name in the travel industry that gives value added services to adventure freaks. For the year 2010 Peak Adventure Tour  is pleased to announce fixed departure dates for the famous treks of Sikkim. Embark on a journey with Peak Adventure Tour to Sikkim Famous Treks.Sikkim Trekking

Sikkim offers innumerable adventure sporting options. The mountain slopes of the Eastern Himalayas are breathtaking and the whole aura binds with its bewitching beauty. Peak Adventure takes the explorers through rugged terrains and twisted mountains that offer fascinating trekking options for trekking in Sikkim.

The Objective of Peak Adventure is to provide a break to its adventurers from their daily routine and let them explore the wilderness. One such option is the Singalila Ridge trek starting from Sandakpu is an outstanding and well-liked short trek.

Peak Adventure combines the trek to Singalila Ridge with a tour of the important and pleasing towns of Darjeeling to enable the trekkers, experience adventure with beauty.

“This is an extremely pleasant trek for those who love nature and respect culture. It provides the panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru, and its adjoining ranges along with the beauty of Darjeeling”, revealed the trek organizer at Peak Adventure.

The sight of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga four of the five highest peaks in the world is breathtaking from this trek. The views of the Greater Himalayan Range from the Ridge especially at Phalut and Sandakpu are considered to be the best in the world. From east to west the peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan seems to line up in an amazing panoramic arch.

The Next Choice of trek is the Dzongri-Goecha la trek which passes through the forests of the Kanchenjunga National Park. The trek originates from Yuksum giving a pictorial view of Kanchenjunga and Mount Pandim.
“In Sikkim, the Goecha La trek takes the trekker up-close for a spectacular view of the mighty Kanchenjunga amidst a majestic panorama of the other lesser Himalayan giants”, he further revealed.

Located in the West Sikkim, the Dzongri-Goecha la trek takes to Alpine Himalayan forests with abundant flora and fauna and to the vast meadows grazed by herds of Yaks.

Dzongri, a trekkers’ paradise, offers incredible views of 6000 to 8000 m high peaks of the Kanchenjunga group, upland meadows and glaciers.

“Sikkim is a refreshing treat to the trekkers. It is an ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from easy and short excursions to the long challenges”, said the Director at Peak Adventure.

For complete information visit http://www.trekkinginsikkim.com/fixed-departure-trek.html

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Dzongri-Goecha La Trek 2010 Departure Dates Unveiled by Peak Adventure Tour

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Peak Adventure Tour is a prominent name in the field of Adventure tours that gives value added services to adventure freaks. This year it has come forward with its package for the impending Goecha La trek to Sikkim

“The Dates have been decided keeping in mind the crest season of the trek which is from the month of April till the month of October”, said the head at Peak Adventure.Sikkim Trekking

Situated at an altitude of about 4940 meter, the trek offers a mind catching sight of the mountains like Pandim, Kanchenjunga and the others. The trek is traditional which follows a picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views, pristine and isolated rhododendron forests and mountain lakes. The trail is steep with a lot of flowers and pine trees along the way.

“The dates for the Dzongri-Goecha La trek are April-9 & 23, May- 7, 14 & 21, June 11, August 20, September-10 & 24, October 8 & 22”, he further revealed.

The package to the Dzongri-Goecha La trek gives complete travels in the mountains with visits to monasteries and also one is able to meet the local people and understand their lifestyles. Trekkers can view the mighty Kanchenjunga and other mountains from a very close range.

The trek starts from Yuksom and moves towards north to Tsokha and Dzongri. From here one can savor panoramic mountain views. The trail from Dzongri continues towards east towards the mount Pandim and arrives at the Samiti Lake and then finally to Goecha La.

This is undoubtedly the most popular trek in Sikkim & Darjeeling area. The trek to Goecha la really is getting out & getting trekked.

“Goecha la trek is one of the finest trekking trails in Sikkim. If one loves mountain, rivers, trees then this is the right place to be in without doubt”, said the head at Peak Adventure.

More and latest information about the Goecha La Trek can be taken from the official website of Peak Adventure Tour http://www.peakadventuretour.com/

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Goecha La Trek

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

One of the most famed treks in Sikkim is the Goecha La Trek. Being the Third highest peak in the world, Goecha La trek is popular for superb mountain views, birds and the pristine forests. The Goecha La Trek passes through the mighty Kanchendzonga Bio-Sphere Reserve Forests. Sikkim

The Goecha La Trek which is an extension of the Dzongri Trek is set amidst invincible rumbling landscapes and high mountain glaciers. This strenuous trek takes along the Singalila ridge that separates Sikkim from Nepal, starting from the southern end and climaxing at Goecha la (5000 m) opposite the massive Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world.

The Goecha La trek is a very adventurous trek beginning in the beautiful hill station of Darjeeling. The trail passes through beautiful wild flowers, wild life, and yak herds giving a pictorial aspect to the trek.

On the way to the Goecha La trek, one comes across crystal clear streams running through the lap of the Himalayas, clouds of butterflies and moths – sparking, fluttering displaying their dazzling color. Intermingling with this is the chirp, twitter and peeping of exotic Himalayan birds. Patience is rewarded by the Sikkim Himalayas Kanchenjunga and other peaks that appears as a background to the scene.

The trail that climbs towards the Goecha La pass will get adrenaline pumping because the path here is not wider than six inches. The cliff overlooks a massive network of glacial moraines and the landscape here transports one to another world. While walking through the glacial beds one feels in a landscape formed of white dunes.

The trek gives an incredible experience that is both challenging and rewarding. For the adventure lovers, Goecha la trek offers a memorable trekking holiday blended with nature, culture and adventure.

Best time to opt for the Goecha La Trek March-May, October-November

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