Day 3: Trek from Tsokha to Dzongri via Phedang & Deorali Top

I got up around 5:00  AM and waited for view of mighty Himalayan mountains during Sunrise at Tsokha camp-site. Got pretty average stuff in the morning. Around 6:00 AM, freshen-up and Bhim served Black Tea for everyone.

Packed our rucksack and had much needed morning breakfast at 7:00 AM. Decided to start early from Tsokha because continuous steep ascent is in offering!

Started around 8:15 AM to our next camp-site Dzongri from Tsokha. Took group photo with Benny who is returning to Yuksum due to sever health reasons.

1. Phedang
2. Deorali Top

Initial hike was steep ascent which goes through Tsokha Monastery which is located on the banks of small lake.

Uphill climb will take us to trails with Paved wooden logs and Rhododendrons trees can be seen throughout the trail. Hike was steep all the way with boring experience till Phedang which is 5 Kms. from Tsokha.

Reached Phedang Round 11:30 AM and clicked many photos on the way. Dzo’s, Mules & Horses can be witnessed throughout the trail. We met many groups too who already done with Dzongri & Goecha La or either they are on the way.

Phedang is one more optional camp-site + view point destination available en-route Dzongri from Tsokha. It was 5 Kms. of continuous steep ascent and trail is surrounded by dense Rhododendrons trees which will take us to Phedang from Tsokha. One Kitchen Hut is available at Phedang.
Breathtaking views of Mt. Jopunu, Mt. Tenzing Khang, Mt. Lama & Lamuney can be witnessed from Phedang if one is lucky & weather is clear. We are lucky to get views of these Mountains.

Rhik told us take 30 minutes break before starting for Deorali Top which is 3 Kms. from Phedang. Break got extended since we spent more time in photography and time was 12:30 PM when we started for Deorali Top.

Another forest stretch with good amount of Rhododendrons trees. 3 Kms. of continuous uphill took us to Deorali Top around 2:00 PM.

8 Kms. is what we covered so far with 2 kms. of trek in store to Dzongri which is nothing but our Day 3 camp-site.

2nd pit-stop point: Deorali Top

Deorali Top is another pit stop point available during available en-route Dzongri from Tsokha. It was 8 Kms. of continuous steep ascent. Trail is surrounded by dense Rhododendrons trees initillay which will take us to Phedang. From Phrdang another 3 Kms. will take us to Deorali Top. This stretch is strenuous experience all the way.

 Spent 45 Minutes at Deorali Top and explored place like anything. Clicked some breathtaking pics.

With 2 kms. of trek in offering, Started to Dzongri from Deorali Top around 2:45 PM. It is easiest part of the day with open valley and one can see breathtaking views of mighty mountains belongs to Kangchendzonga Nationak Park, West Sikkim all the way till Dzongri. Dzongri Top (Dablhagang) which is nothing but view point destination can be seen at distance while heading towards Dzongri.

Reached Dzongri camp-site around 4:00 PM. Tent was already pitched from trek staff at Dzongri camp-site.

Had evening snacks followed by dinner at Trekkers Hut. Bhim explained us Day 4 plans and informed us to wake-up by 3:30 PM so we can start Trek to Dzongri Top at 5:00 AM sharp so we shouldn’t miss sunrise from Dzongri Top (Dablhagang).

Told Bye Bye for the day around 8:00 PM with trek to Dzongri Top in the store during morning hours.