10 days

This is a beautiful and rewarding trek following the ridge which here marks the border between Nepal and Sikkim. You will be heading towards the Kanchenjunga range, getting nearer with each day, with the possibility of superb mountain views on either side, including that of Everest itself. After the initial two days climb, the route stays at a similar altitude making acclimatisation that bit easier. The highest camp is at Panding (4100m)

Transfer to hamlet of Uttarey, overnight in Trekking Lodge

1. Gentle walking though open forest then steep climb to Chiya Bamang on Singalila Ridge. Camp or trekkers lodge. Fine views over Sikkim and Nepal.
2. Trek to Dhoor following the twists and turns of the ridge all the way, with possibilities of superb views. Camp in a grassy hollow. It is worth getting up at dawn on a fine morning to see first light on Makalu and Everest on the Nepal side, and Kanchenjunga on the Sikkim side.
3. Continue along ridge to Paharey Meghu, changing sides of the crest from time to time.
4. Trek to high camp at Garaket. From the camp, a short walk to the crest of the ridge gives superb views of Khumbakarna in Nepal.
5. Cross the Garaket La, passing through wild mountain scenery past small lakes, then descend steeply to pastures at Gometang.
6. Climb once more to high camp at Panding. Easy nearby peak gives even more stunning views.
7. Descend to a lovely river valley, then traverse under massive cliffs before climbing up to Dzongri.
8. Descend to Tsochka.
9. Descend through forest to Yoksum. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge