IN THE SHADOW OF KANGCHENJUNGA
This is Superb and stunning trek in the Eastern Himalaya , the
trek begin at Uttari over Singalia Ridge to Dzongri and on the Goecha La ,
from whre you have superb views of the third Highest mountain in the world -
Kangchenjunga (8598mts).
Duration : 21 Days
Best
Time : May to Mid June ( Flora & fauna ) and Mid September to Mid
November(mountain views )
Highest Point : Goecha - La (
4800Mts.)
Focus : Stunning mountain views , monasteries ,
villages , flora& fauna
Physical Challenge : Some Days are
demanding , but staight forward .
Red Tape : While applying for
visa , please request for special Sikkim entry permit .
Route
: Calcutta - Darjeeling - Pemayangste - Chitra - Chiwabhanjang - Dhor -
Paharay megu - Base of Daphebir Pass - Yanseb - Panding - Ghate - Dzongri -
Thangshing - Samity Lake - Geochala - Thangsing - bakhim - Yoksom -
Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Calcutta .
MENTHOK KANGRI
A
fine Peak and superb trekking from Spiti to Karzok 6085mts/ Grade 1 A . Menthok
is the perfect objective for fit trekkers without climbing experience that
want to summit on their first Himalayan Peak , situated in the fascinating
region of Rupshu . This high and arid landscape has captured the imagination
of travellers since its opening . The expedition travels through remote
valleys , scattered high villages and past hilltop monasteries to the base
of the mountain .
Duration : 24 Days
Best Time :
July through to September
Highest Point : Prang - La (
5490Mts.)
Menthok Top : 6085 mts.
Base Camp at :
5420mts.
Technical Difficulty : Low - angle snow or straight
forward scrambling on rocks . Ropes / crampons are usually required .
Previous climbing experience is not essential .
Fitness :
Good basic fitness , Average rucksack weight 5/6 kg .
To join the
menthok expedition you need the following specialist equipment : Ice axe ,
Crampons , harness, Plastic or Leather Mountaineering Boots , 4 season
Sleeping bag .
Route : Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Kaza
- Tabo - Kibber - Dumla - Thaltak - Parang La base - Dak Karzong - Dating
Yokma - Racholamo - Chumik Shilde - Kiangdam - Tsomoriri Lake - Korzok -
Base Camp - Leh - Delhi - Agra -Delhi
Indian
Festivals 2006/07
