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 planning a trip in Oct/Nov to Sikkim where we have been climbing for the past 6 years. Our groups have climbed virgin summits and made first ascents. For those with only limited time there is a two week option.
Exploratory mountaineering in Sikkim
This is an opportunity to form a small group 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 we climbed 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.
Dates 2011
16 Oct - 03 Nov
For a group booking other dates can be organised on request.
Ratio
Up to 3 climbers with 1 guide.
Price per person (land cost)
CHF TBC per person
The price includes:
• Road transfers from Bagdogra to Gangtok.
• Full board hotel accommodation in
Gangtok and Lachung as per the outline
itinerary
• Transport by private vehicles as per the
outline itinerary.
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Mountain permits.
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Base
camp facilities and meals.
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Mountain tents, stoves and high-altitude
provisions.
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Guiding service by an IFMGA guide.
Flights: from £560 for non-stop direct flights from London Heathrow to Kolkata
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Outline itinerary for 3 week programme: |
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Oct |
16 |
Internal flight to Bagdogra, by road from Bagdogra to Gangtok |
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By jeep from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake near the border with Tibet for an acclimatisation walk to c.4000m |
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By jeep from Gangtok for a night in Lachung 2624m |
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By jeep from Lachung to 'Zero Point' at 4200m, then to base camp at Shiv Mandir c3900m |
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20 |
Exploration of Brumkhangshe valley, return to base camp |
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21 |
Move up to camp at c4500m. |
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22 |
Move equipment to the glacier and return to base camp. |
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23 |
Base camp - rest day |
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Base camp to camp at 4500m |
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Ascend glacier and camp at c5100m |
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Ascend Brumkhangshe 5635m, return to glacier camp. |
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27 |
Explore north branch of glacier, return to base camp. |
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28 |
Base camp - rest day |
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29 |
Base camp to Rula Kang Glacier, camp at c.4800m |
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30 |
Exploration of glacier and ascent of Pheling c.5500m or Eagle Peak c.5540m. |
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Extra day in case of bad weather |
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Nov |
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Descend to base camp, and then by jeep back to Lachung |
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Lachung to Gangtok by jeep. |
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Gangtok to Bagdogra by jeep. |
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