|  Dzongri
- Ultimate trek destination
A feast for the senses; a treat for the eyes;
an experience that touches your heart – these are the words
that can only half describe the Dzongri Trekking experience.
Unknown to you, it might also be a soul-touching experience,
because here you will witness nature in its raw and untouched
state, which is enchanting and educating at the same time.
Let’s get our facts straight here. Dzongri
is without doubt the best trekking spot in India. If you don’t
believe it, chances are that you have never been there. And
if you pay a visit to this magnificent spot just once, you will
return home a believer.
 Dzongri
simply means a collection or home of the mountains, and rightly
so, for you will have a fascinating view of almost all the peaks
of the Eastern Himalayas range from here. It is a dream place
for flowers lovers and bird lovers as well. Wildflowers like
anemones and primulas is found in abundance, and birds like
wagtails, red starts, minivets, blue magpies are seen bouncing
around the bushes and trees.
If you are among the contrarians, you might
explore this alpine paradise in monsoon and would be amply rewarded
for your courage with a rare spectacle of natural beauty. The
greenery and freshness of the landscape at this time is ethereal.
Wild flowers like anemones and primulas, rhododendron and junipers
can be seen rolling over the glades and ridges like a colorful
carpet and exuding a magnificent aroma. But be prepared for
incessant rain and occasional landslide that is common during
the monsoon.
 The
trek to Dzongri starts from a sleepy village in West
Sikkim called Yuksom,
situated at 5,800 ft above sea level. It was the erstwhile capital
of the Independent Kingdom of Sikkim
before being absorbed into India in the year 1975. Yuksom in
Tibetan means a place where three men meet - and according to
a legend, two Lamas ordained by a prophecy came here and invited
a third young man to crown him as the first Chogyal (Religious
King) of the Kingdom of Sikkim in 1642. There is also a pagoda
here that still restores the throne of the first Chogyal, beside
which is the footprint of Lord Buddha embedded in the ground.
The Ratong Chu River lies on the left of the trail and dense
forests of magnolia and rhododendron runs along the path to
Tshoka.
 Tshoka
– pronounced Chokka - is 3 km from Yuksom and the last vestige
of human habitation on the trek ends here; a circular clearing
of land surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides and thinly
populated by around 15 Tibetan families. Again, a magnificent
view of the mountains waits for you here.
The area from Yuksom to the mountain of the
Khangchendzonga falls under the Khangchendzonga Wildlife Sanctuary,
which is the highest wildlife sanctuary in the world ranging
from 6,200 ft – 28,156 ft.
The trek from Tsokha to Dzongri is 10 km long.
One can have an exceptionally breathtaking view of the Ratong
and Kabru peaks on this trail. You can also rest at Phidang
before reaching Dzongri since it a steep trek from here.
 As
you reach the Dzongri Top (15,000 ft) and relax in the meadows
of Dablakhang watching the yaks grazing silently, you will realize
that this place is akin to a divine amphitheatre. A panoramic
view of the mountains opens before your eyes as your heart and
mind tries to absorb the experience. Congratulations! You have
the reached the dizzy heights of trekking success. Now you can
gaze with awe the majestic peaks of Kabru, Ratong, Kanchenjunga
– the third highest peak in the world, Koktang, Pandim and Narsing.
Towards the west you will see the ridges of Singalila that separates
Sikkim and Nepal. Don’t forget to visit the ridge over Dzongri
which is a sacred spot adorned with Buddhist prayer flags dedicated
to the holy spirit of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
And don’t forget to store your memories in
different ways as you would like to cherish them for the rest
of your life. It’s an Awesome Experience!
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