On this day trip, discover the extensive, terraced rice fields of Martam with us and visit Sikkim’s largest tea garden Temi. Meet the tea pickers and learn about the “green gold” in the oldest tea processing plant of Sikkim. Tea-tasting too may be arranged.
Spezielle Tsomgo-See & Nathula-Pakete für Hausgäste.
You have various options for organizing your excursion.
Duration: 2 x 3 hours drive by vehicle to and from Bamboo Retreat Hotel
Registration: Please register as early as possible as we need to obtain the appropriate permits for guests and vehicles depending on the season.
Please submit a copy of your identity card/passport together with a passport photo.
Prices vary depending on the season.
Enjoy a guided day trip to Sikkim’s capital Gangtok with us, tailored to your interests.
Choose your points of interest
Duration: About 7 to 8 hours
Additional options:
Note: Prior reservation required
1-day trekking, with 2-day extension option
Jungle trekking with panoramic views of
Mt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. Narsing, Mt. Tenzingkhang & Mt. Jupono
This one-day hike from/to Bamboo Retreat Hotel takes you to the Fambong Lho sanctuary with its untouched jungle and fantastic views of the Khanchendonga and other Himalayan giants.
The Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 52 square kilometers and is located 25 km from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The famous Rumtek Monastery is located on the south-eastern border. The snow-capped mountain ranges of Khangchendzonga are clearly visible from Golitar, the buffer zone of the protected area in the northwest. The altitude on the triangular hilltop Tinjurey ranges from 1,524 m to 2,749 m.
The ridges connect the peaks of Fambong Lho and Ragorathai. Horse trails are under construction along the ridges up to the Rumtek peak.
The main vegetation consists of oaks, Quercus sp. (Nepalese: Katus), Castanospisi sp. (Nepalese: Champ), Michelia sp. (Nepalese: Kawlo), Machilus sp. (Nepalese: Kimbu), Morus sp. (mulberry trees), dense bamboo forests, fern species and a solitary Tsuga dumosa fir in Tinjure.
In the lower part of the sanctuary grow the tree ferns Cyathea sp and Rhododendron arboreum, interspersed with Lyonia ovalifolia (Nepali: Angeri). The sanctuary is also home to a large number of wild orchids, mosses and Lycopodium sp.
Das Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary hat eine vielfältige Tierwelt.
Säugetiere: Serow, Goral, Bellender Hirsch (schwarze und rote Arten), Himalaya-Schwarzbär, Roter Panda, Wiesel, Marder, Leopard-Katze, Dschungelkatze, Marmorkatze, Große Indische Zibetkatze, Palmenwolf, Binturong.
Fasane: Satyr-Tragopan, Kalij-Fasan, Rebhühner.
Andere Vögel: Brauner Waldkauz, Halsband-Zwergohreule, Gelbschnabel-Blaupapagei, Schwarzer Adler, Grüntaube, Schiefkopfsittich, Gelbrücken-Nektarvogel, Halsband-Breitrachenvogel, Brauner Pirol, Orangebauch-Chloropsis, Rotschwanz-Minla, Nepal-Baumkriecher, Zwiebelblumen, Lachdrosseln, Meisen.
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous people, the Lepchas, and gain an insight into the rural way of life.
Half-day Lepcha cultural experience
Full-day Lepcha cultural experience
Note: Programs must be booked one day in advance and cannot be guaranteed at any time.
Embark on a 4-day retreat near Bagdogra, beginning with a stay at Bamboo Retreat Hotel. Explore Rumtek monasteries, indulge in a herbal bath, and savor Bhutia dinners. Day three includes an optional Lepcha settlement hike, a village visit with a shaman’s welcome, and a Ranka monastery tour. Conclude your journey on day four with a transfer to Bagdogra airport or your next destination. Experience cultural immersion and scenic beauty in this compact yet enriching program.
The trip includes visits to Rumtek monasteries, a Lepcha village with shamanic ceremony, a herbal bath and ends with a full day excursion to Gangtok which includes Tashi viewpoint, Enchey monastery, MG Marg pedestrian zone and more.
The trip includes a full day hike in the Fabong Lho sanctuary, a relaxing outdoor bath, a full day excursion to Gangtok with various sightseeing options and ends with a transfer to Bagdogra airport or your next destination
A six-day trip through Sikkim with highlights such as a welcome ceremony in the Fabong Lho sanctuary, a typical outdoor bath, a full-day excursion to Gangtok with various sights, a day trip to Tsomgo Lake and a yak ride.
A five-day spiritual journey in Sikkim awaits you, starting with a herbal bath, massage therapy and meditation on the first day. Follow a mandala class, experience a Lepcha village welcoming ceremony and visit Ranka Monastery on the following days. The fourth day includes an exploration of Rumtek monasteries, terraced rice fields and a guided meditation.
