DAY 01
NJP → Uttarey
Drive through Namchi and West Sikkim to Uttarey, where the first night is in a homestay.
About 6 hrs by carNight: Homestay, Uttarey
DURATION5 nights · 6 days
HIGHEST POINTPhoktey Dara · approx. 3,750 m
PRICE₹10,000 per person
THE ROUTE
NJP → Uttarey → Achaley → Kalijhar → Phoktey Dara → Singalila Pass → Phalut → Gorkhey → Bhareng
- Sunrise at Phoktey Dara
- Two nights camping on the route
- Night at Eden after the descent from Phalut
BEFORE YOU GO
Climb from Uttarey to the Phoktey Dara viewpoint, cross the high ridge to Phalut, then descend to a warm welcome at Eden Homestay.
Vehicle transfers and a porter are not included in the listed trek price.
DAY BY DAY
The journey, step by step.
6 days on the route
DAY 02
Uttarey → Achaley
Leave Uttarey on foot and climb to the first camp. Some groups continue a little farther to Thulodhap.
About 7 km5–6 hrsNight: Camp at Achaley (Achalley), or farther at Thulodhap
DAY 03
Achaley → Kalijhar
Continue to camp at Kalijhar. Phoktey Dara is on the shoulder above, for the following morning.
About 7 km5–6 hrsNight: Camp at Kalijhar
DAY 04
Phoktey Dara → Singalila Pass → Phalut
Walk to the viewpoint for sunrise, then have breakfast before crossing Singalila Pass toward Phalut.
About 12 km after the viewpoint6–7 hrs across the passPhoktey Dara · about 3,750 mNight: Phalut
DAY 05
Phalut → Gorkhey
Descend mostly downhill from Phalut to the river village and a night at Eden.
About 15 km5–6 hrsMostly downhillNight: Eden Homestay, Gorkhey
DAY 06
Gorkhey → Bhareng → NJP
Walk about two kilometres to Bhareng, then drive onward to NJP.
About 2 km walk5–6 hrs by car after the walk
FROM A LITTLE DAYDREAM TO A REAL JOURNEY