| Duration: | 2 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Wildlife Safari |
Yak safari in Sikkim is truly a safari experience with a difference where you get a chance to ride colorfully adorned Yaks, wearing woolen knits over their horns, and bells around their neck. This animal offers you a ride around Tsomgo Lake near Sikkim while it walks on rugged trails and you treat your eyes to the scenic beauty.
Dzongri and Tsomgo Lake are the popular areas where Yak riding in Sikkim is popular amid tourists. Yaks domesticated animals in Sikkim but from the past few years, they offer memorable safari experiences. People of all age-group, from children to an old person, all can enjoy this activity.
Yaks are generally found on high altitudes of around 9000 feet but during the winter season, they are brought to somewhere around 7000 feet. In the Himalayan region, they are also a means of carrying goods. Do not forget to click a photograph while atop the Yak.
Gangtok does not have any airport of its own but the travelers can easily rely on the Bagdogra Airport which is at the distance of about 125 km. This is the airport which is connected to Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi. Gangtok can be reached by road from the airport. Prepaid taxi counter can be found at Bagdogra Airport so that you can travel to Gangtok via taxi. Shared cabs are also available till Siliguri and then can take another can from Siliguri to sikkim. There are Helicopter services too available once daily from Bagdogra to G
How to begin the Yak Safari from here…
A 2 Yak Safari can be arranged while trekking from Yuksom, situated at 5800 feet to Dzongri.
How long will the Yak Safari last…
It depends on the route you choose which can be more than two days.
Yak Ride’s Cost!!
At Dzongri Lake-
Yak Ride: INR 300 per head
Yak Photos: INR 50
At Tsomgo Lake-
Yak Ride: INR 450 per head
Yak Ride Up to Kemthang: INR 250
Yak Photos: INR 20
This animal offers you a ride around Tsomgo Lake and treats your eyes to the scenic beauty!
How to begin the Yak Safari from here…
Take a vehicle to reach the Tsomgo Lake. You will find there are various beautifully decorated yaks which are standing in a line.
Areas covered in the Yak Safari…
It will depend on the route you choose! We strongly recommend you to head towards Kemthang, where you’ll feel like a royal riding atop the Yak along the snow-covered trails.
How long will the Yak Safari last…
The duration of the safari depends on the destinations you choose and it will take twenty minutes to an hour.
