Trek and Climb with RAJA

Goecha La Trek & climbing Jopuno Peak Where: West Sikkim, India When: Monday, March 28, 2011 to Saturday, April 16, 2011 Roop Kund Trek Where: Garhwal Himalaya, India When: Monday, May 23, 2011 to Sunday, June 12, 2011 Satopanth (7075m) Expedition Where: Garhwal Himalaya, India When: Friday, July 1, 2011 to Saturday, July 30, 2011 Guided ascents in the Swiss Alps Where: Bernese Alps, Switzerland When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 to Saturday, September 10, 2011 Kilimanjaro- a high altitude trek Where: Tanzania When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 to Saturday, December 10, 2011

Climb/Trek 28 Mar - 16 Apr 2011 Trek Only 28 Mar - 11 Apr 2011 Other dates for the Goecha La will be up soon. If you have at least 2 people, just send a message/email. Prices: Climb/Trek: £1690 pp Trek only: £1065 Based on twin share No of Days: Climb/Trek 18 days Trek only 13 days Min Group Size: 4 The Goecha La trekking route and Mt Jopuno are both located in Sikkim. This route is one of the very few open in the Kangchenjunga National Park. The Pass itself (Goecha La, 4940m) is just 15km from the 3rd highest mountain in the world (Kanchenjunga, 8598m). Sikkim is steeped in political history, which gives it a wonderful mix of Nepali, Indian and Tibetan culture . It is a real journey just to get there! Join us in March 2011 for this challenging and rare opportunity to summit Jopuno (5952m). No previous climbing experience is necessary. The Goecha La trek can be done on its own, or you can choose to add on the climb to Jopuno. The latter will only take place once or twice a year. The jo

This serene lake at 5029m / 16,595ft hides a secret. Some thirty years back the skeletal remains of 600 ill-fated humans and was found near the lake. It is still uncertain when and how theses ill-fated souls met their end but once the snow melts these can still be seen. The trek culminates in one the most spectacular views of the Trishul and Nandagunti peaks and is well worth it as the trail is replete with lush green meadows and rich forests of Pine and Cedar. Outline Itinerary Day 1: On your arrival we meet you at the International Airport in New Delhi which is most often in the early hours of the morning and drive you to your pre-reserved hotel. The entire day is free for you to either relax in your room or explore this exciting city, its colourful bazaars and medieval and colonial monuments. Day 2: We leave after breakfast and drive 240 Kms to the holy city of Rishikesh in the Himalayan foothills with its profusion of Ashrams and temples lined up above the sacred River Ganga (Gange

MOUNT KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE Duration: 6 Days (Dec 3, 2011 to Dec 10, 2011) Total hiking distance: About 100 km's This is probably the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendor such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days. There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation. The Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (463