Nearest airport
Bagdogra Airport | 120 km | 3.5 hours by road
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Khechari Monastery holiday itinerary ideas
Sikkim, India
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From Gangtok, take the main road westward toward Yuksom, passing through Pelling. From Yuksom, hire a jeep or arrange local transport to Dzongri base or trek starting points. The final 8-10 km ascent to the monastery requires trekking through alpine meadows and requires a guide.
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Nearest railway
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station | 115 km | 3 hours by road
Nearest bus stop
Gangtok Bus Stand | 85 km | 2.5 hours by road
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From Gangtok, take the main road westward toward Yuksom, passing through Pelling. From Yuksom, hire a jeep or arrange local transport to Dzongri base or trek starting points. The final 8-10 km ascent to the monastery requires trekking through alpine meadows and requires a guide.
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