Heritage Hamlet Trek
As a first initiative the "Sikkim Ecotourism and Conservation Federation" has decided to promote
a "Himalayan Heritage Hamlet Trek". Experience first hand the rich and diverse cultures of
Sikkim. This 14 day trek passes through some of the remotest villages of Sikkim where the
traditional culture is still rich, vibrant and alive. The average altitude of the trek is 1800 meters and
even the aged and children can complete this trek easily. One can experience the lifestyle of the
yak herders at Chongri, Limboo culture at Topung, Bhutia culture at Melli, make a wish at the
Khecheopalri wishing lake, archaeological delights at Yuksam, the first capital of Sikkim, Gurung
sheep herders at Pokhri Danra and Labdang, Lepcha indigenous community at Martam and in the
end relax in the healing waters of the Borong Heritage hotspring. Best season for this village trek
is from October to April. The village based ecotourism committees, will assist in arranging the
logistics of this trek, and providing a memorable experience for the tourists. Accommodation can
be arranged in homestays as well as village camping sites. Come visit this living cultural museum
of Sikkim
Dubdi: The oldest monastery of Sikkim at Yuksam Inaugural
Martam: Lepcha indigenous tribe Chongri: Yak herders hamlet Labang: Gurung Sheep Herders
Dubdi: The oldest monastery of Sikkim at Yuksam Inaugural
Martam: Lepcha indigenous tribe Chongri: Yak herders hamlet Labang: Gurung Sheep Herders
| Itinerary Detail | |
| Arrive Delhi or Kathmandu, transfered to hotel.(Hotel &B) | |
| Day 1. | Arrive Bagdogra/Badrapur airport/ NJP to Darap Village stay overnight |
| Day 2. | Trek to Nambu - 1600 m; |
| Day 3. | Nambu - Chongri Yak herder's Hamlet 7km / 5 hours 2050 m |
| Day 4. | Chongri - Topung Limboo Heritage Village 5km / 4 hours 2000 m |
| Day 5. | Topung - Melli Bhutia Heritage Village 5km / 4 hours 2150 m |
| Day 6. | Melli - Khecheopalri Wishing Lake 5km / 4 hours 1800 m |
| Day 7. | Khecheopalri - Yuksam First capital of Sikkim 5km / 4 hours 1660 m |
| Day 8. | Yuksam - Tsong visit Dubdi stay at tsong nepali village 4km/ 3 hours 1730m |
| Day 9. | Tsong - pokhri dara visit Hongri monasteries 7km / 5 hours 2200 m |
| Day 10. | Pokhri Danra - Labdang Gurung Heritage Village 7km / 4 hours 2100 m | Day 11. | Labdang - Martam Lepcha Heritage Village 7km / 5 hours 1400 m |
| Day 12. | Martam - Borong Borong Heritage Hot Springs 4 km / 3 hours 1080 m |
| Day 13. | Borong - Ravangla 20 km by road 2100 m stay at hotel. |
| Day 14. | Ravongla - Bagdogra/ Badrapur Airport / NJP Drop. |





