We have very considerable experience of expeditions in the greater ranges including easy and difficult first ascent, 8000m peaks, and high standard technical climbs. We are currently planning a trip in Oct/Nov to Sikkim where we have been climbing for the past 4 years.
Exploratory mountaineering in Sikkim
This is an opportunity to form a group of 4 to 8 people to explore and climb in the Lachung valley of North Sikkim. The main objective is an ascent of Brumkhangshe (5635m) which is one of the ‘Alpine Peaks’ of Sikkim (the north ridge of which was climbed by Clyma and Payne in 2007). The Lachung valley has many 5000m+ peaks, many of which do not have names and have not been climbed. Many of these peaks offer ascents that are relatively straightforward (i.e. around alpine PD) and can be explored and climbed in lightweight alpine style. The area is accessed by one of the border roads, and a special permit is required from the Government of Sikkim. At the head of the Lachung valley is a range of 6000m+ peaks close to the border with Tibet.
Outline itinerary:
Dates 2008
18 Oct-7 Nov
For a group booking other dates can be organised on request.
Ratio
Up to 4 climbers with 1 guide.
Price per person (land cost)
CHF3,900 or £1900 per person (with a minimum of 4 people)
The price includes:
• Road transfer from Bagdograto Gangtok.
• Full board hotel accommodation in
Gangtok and Lachung as per the outline
itinerary
• Bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in
Kolkata (return journey).
• Transport by private vehicles as per the
outline itinerary.
• Mountain permits.
• Base camp facilities and meals.
• Mountain tents, stoves and high-altitude
provisions.
• Guiding service by an IFMGA guide.
Flights: from £560 for non-stop direct flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata
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Oct | 18 | Depart |
| 19 | Arrive Kolkata, internal flight to Bagdogra, by road from Bagdogra to Gangtok |
| 20 | Day in Gangtok, permit formalities and sightseeing |
| 21 | Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake near the border with Tibet for an acclimatisation walk to c.4000m |
| 22 | Gangtok to Lachung 2624m by jeep |
| 23 | Lachung to Shiv Mandir base camp c3900m by jeep |
| 24 | Exploration of Brumkhangshe valley to c4500m, camp |
| 25 | Continue exploration to glacier and return to base camp |
| 26 | Base camp - rest day |
| 27 | Base camp to camp at 4500m. |
| 28 | Ascend glacier and camp at c5100m |
| 29 | Ascend Brumkhangshe 5635m, return to camp. |
| 30 | Explore north branch of glacier, return to camp. |
| 31 | Return to base camp |
Nov | 1 | Base camp - rest day |
| 2 | Base camp to Rula Kang Glacier, camp at c.4800m |
| 3 | Exploration of glacier and ascent of Pheling c.5500m or Eagle Peak c.5540m. |
| 4 | Descend to base, and then by jeep back to Lachung |
| 5 | Lachung to Gangtok by jeep. |
| 6 | Gangtok to Bagdogra by jeep. Flight to Kolkata, overnight in hotel. |
| 7 | Depart Kolkata |
