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 journey and mechanics of the trip are the same; the trekking peak trip clearly takes longer.
For both trips....on arrival in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), you will be met and taken into the city where you can relax and acclimatise into your surroundings. The next day, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your short flight to Bagdogra and subsequent drive up to the capital of the tea plantations - Darjeeling.
Accommodated in good standard hotels, you have the evening to explore this historic place, which has strong links with Britain and the Gurhkas.
The following day, you then drive into Sikkim and up to Yuksum to be in position for the start of the trek in the morning.
The Climb/Trek and Trek only options use the same acclimatisation plan up to what is the Base Camp for Jopuno (Thangsing). From here, the Trek continues up to the Pass. There are few (if any) better views of the Kangchenjunga Massif, the 3rd highest mountain on the planet behind Everest and K2.
The Climb/Trek uses the Base Camp to cement their acclimatisation before moving up to High Camp and the summit attempt itself. Summit day is long and demanding and there is a real sense of climbing as you ascend up the hard packed snow using crampons on a fixed rope. Waiting at the top is a fantastic 360 degree vista of the Himalaya stretching as far as the eye can see. There are spare days in case a second attempt is required.
During your trek, you will come to see just how beautiful this remote area is. The wooded hills are abundant with oak, spruce, chestnut, fir, pines and magnolia not to mention the vibrant rhododendrons when in bloom (May). Accompanying them are brown bears, black bears, barking deer, marble cats, blue sheep, wild goats, Himalayan antelope, red pandas and much more.
Once you have returned to Yoksum, you will spend 1 night there prior to your drive to Kalimpong for a day off without a rucksack!
It will take just a further day to get back to Kolkata via Bagdogra.
An overnight stay in Kolkata brings you to the end of your trip, although you are welcome to extend your stay in this city (which can be arranged for you) if you wish. You will be transferred to the international airport for your flight home.
Includes: Domestic return flights Kolkata to Bagdogra, return domestic airport transfers, all group hotel accommodation in Kolkata, Darjeeling, Yuksom and Kalimpong (B&B basis), tented accommodation on trek, all food on trek, all group road transport, services of an english speaking guide, porterage.
In addition, where applicable: all IMF climbing royalties, Sikkim entry permits, services of Liaison Officers and all group climbing equipment (ie fixed ropes).
Excludes: International flights, personal travel insurance, gratuities (Guides and Porters), Tourist Entry Visa, International and internal air Departure Taxes (if applicable), personal spending, some meals (shown on the full itinerary)- send us email for the detailed itinerary.
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 journey and mechanics of the trip are the same; the trekking peak trip clearly takes longer.
For both trips....on arrival in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), you will be met and taken into the city where you can relax and acclimatise into your surroundings. The next day, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your short flight to Bagdogra and subsequent drive up to the capital of the tea plantations - Darjeeling.
Accommodated in good standard hotels, you have the evening to explore this historic place, which has strong links with Britain and the Gurhkas.
The following day, you then drive into Sikkim and up to Yuksum to be in position for the start of the trek in the morning.
The Climb/Trek and Trek only options use the same acclimatisation plan up to what is the Base Camp for Jopuno (Thangsing). From here, the Trek continues up to the Pass. There are few (if any) better views of the Kangchenjunga Massif, the 3rd highest mountain on the planet behind Everest and K2.
The Climb/Trek uses the Base Camp to cement their acclimatisation before moving up to High Camp and the summit attempt itself. Summit day is long and demanding and there is a real sense of climbing as you ascend up the hard packed snow using crampons on a fixed rope. Waiting at the top is a fantastic 360 degree vista of the Himalaya stretching as far as the eye can see. There are spare days in case a second attempt is required.
During your trek, you will come to see just how beautiful this remote area is. The wooded hills are abundant with oak, spruce, chestnut, fir, pines and magnolia not to mention the vibrant rhododendrons when in bloom (May). Accompanying them are brown bears, black bears, barking deer, marble cats, blue sheep, wild goats, Himalayan antelope, red pandas and much more.
Once you have returned to Yoksum, you will spend 1 night there prior to your drive to Kalimpong for a day off without a rucksack!
It will take just a further day to get back to Kolkata via Bagdogra.
An overnight stay in Kolkata brings you to the end of your trip, although you are welcome to extend your stay in this city (which can be arranged for you) if you wish. You will be transferred to the international airport for your flight home.
Includes: Domestic return flights Kolkata to Bagdogra, return domestic airport transfers, all group hotel accommodation in Kolkata, Darjeeling, Yuksom and Kalimpong (B&B basis), tented accommodation on trek, all food on trek, all group road transport, services of an english speaking guide, porterage.
In addition, where applicable: all IMF climbing royalties, Sikkim entry permits, services of Liaison Officers and all group climbing equipment (ie fixed ropes).
Excludes: International flights, personal travel insurance, gratuities (Guides and Porters), Tourist Entry Visa, International and internal air Departure Taxes (if applicable), personal spending, some meals (shown on the full itinerary)- send us email for the detailed itinerary.
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