Have you ever experienced an unforgettable adventure in your life? You can have one now, yes, of course, the yak safaris in the Northeast. which is a very unique and memorable encounter that is made in various parts of Sikkim. 

People have heard about outings, horseback riding, and even camel journeys. But in the strange land of Northeast, there are possibilities for tourists to begin upon yak safaris. Such trips take habitues to especially attractive precincts often inaccessible by other means of conveyance. The yaks are dressed in colorful garb with bells strung between their sweeping horns making the experience feel a bit like a ceremony. 

In the paradise of winter, you will find many popular areas that host yak safaris, One is Tsomgo lake of Gangtok which is an attractive thing for any adventurer to do. The popular trail for Yak safari is from Bagdogra awning Gangtok, Lachen, and Phalung and back to Bagdogra.

You’ll tour around alpine lakes, through glacial valleys, and indeed up mountains on the back of these strangely accustomed, fuzzy, high-altitude beasts. 

Yaks are usually seen on steep hills of around 9000 feet however throughout the winter season, they are brought to something like 7000 feet. In the Himalayan area, they are additional ways for dispatching wares. 

Yaks usually belong to the same cow family as the Asian water buffalo, the African buffalo, and the American bison. Yak safari has earned a lot of attention among the localities and tourists in recent years for its novel notion. 

 How to reach there:

For visiting Dzongri lake, you have to travel to Yuksom located 6 hours from Gangtok. The trek starts from Yuksom located about 6hrs from Gangtok. It ends in Yuksom as well after 5 days. Dzongri trekking would be a lifetime experience.

Yak Ride Cost

Yak Ride: Rs-300/-

Photo Cost : Rs-50/-