Phoktey Dara

Phoktey Dara is an offbeat, easy-to-moderate trek in west Sikkim, often with Uttarey as the starting point and one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The summit is about 12,250Ft above sea level and has a trek duration of 5-7 Days offering panoramic views of the Himalayas, which include Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. Apart from offering the best views of the world's four highest peaks, as a tri junction of Nepal, Sikkim and West Bengal, the Phoktey Dara trek has a lot more to offer.

The trek passes through the Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary, starting from Base camp at Uttarey village, and follows the Singalila Ridge. Along the trail, one can witness biodiversity, dense forests, wilderness, as the sanctuary is home to Red Panda, Himalayan Black deer and barking deers and also offers birdwatching for trekkers.

Day 1: Drive from NJP to Uttarey (6700ft / 155km)

Day 2: Trek from Uttarey to Achalley (10000ft / 6.5 km)

Day 3: Trek from Achalley to Kalijar ( 11800ft / 7km)

Day 4: Trek from Kalijar to Phalut (11811ft / 9km) Via Phoktay Dara (12000ft )

Day 5: Trek from Phalut to Ghorkey  (7500ft /15km)

Day 6: Trek from Ghorkey to Bhareng ( 5766 ft /4.5km) & Drive to NJP (140km)

 

INR 12,990+ GST (NJP-NJP)

Add-ons:

Transport: INR 2000/Person

Off Loads: INR 1500/Person

Insurance: INR300 /Person

Booking policy:

INR 3000 (non-refundable)

30 days before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.

Remaining Payment 10 days before DOJ 

Experienced Trek Guide & Leader

Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen Cylinder

Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)

Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)

Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

All necessary Permits & Entry Fees

Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 2000 INR approx.  Per person typically applies for a group of 10 & may vary with fewer people.

Any kind of personal expenses

Foods are not included while in transit.

Any Medical Evacuation

Porter to carry personal luggage

Offloading Charge: Rs. 1,500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be under 10 Kg

Cancelled 21-30 days before Journey –Full refund (Except initial booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one year from the date of actual booking)

Note: Applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before DOJ, or else initial booking fees of INR3000 remain  non- refundable in all other scenarios.

Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000  apply as a future credit, rest is refunded to the client.

Cancelled between 8-14 days of actual journey –25% of the total trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining is issued as a future credit valid for 1 year

0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount within the due date)

Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.

Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com

We highly recommend to purchase Insurance to cover your trip

FAQs

1) Do I need previous trek experience for Phoktey Dara Trek?
2) Is there a chance of altitude sickness in Phoktey Dara Trek?
3) Do I require sleeping bags for Phoktey Dara trek?
4) Do we need travel and medical insurance for Phoktey Dara trek?
5) What permits are required for Phoktey Dara trek?
6) Is it safe for seniors to do Phoktey Dara trek?
7) Do I need to carry drinking water in Phoktey Dara trek?
8) What do we carry in Phoktey Dara trek?
9) How to reach Uttarey, the base camp for Phoktey Dara Trek?
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Trek Type: Regional Trekking
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: Summer,Autumn,Spring,Winter
Duration: 5-7 Days / 30 KM
Best Time: September-May
Basecamp: Uttarey
Altitude: 12250 Ft
Region: Sikkim, India
Cost: ₹ 12,990

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