Trek and Climb with RAJA

A view from a village called Tingvung in the lower Talung Chu Valley, looking West. On a clear day snows of the Talung and Kangchenjunga can be seen above and beyond these mountains. They seemed to be protecting some sort of mystery from our eyes.I was fascinated by this view in September 2001, when I first visited Tholung Gompa. What the view revealed was important; but what was hidden is vital till this day! I came back to Tholung region and to Kishong la in 2006 and 2007 in 3 almost back to back trips. In those short exploration trips we managed to climb Kishong La, explore Dikithang and found a mountain pass called "Mige La". Yes a pass named after the "Migou" or Yeti. We also did 2 reccee trips into Zumthul Phuk Chu catchment and caught the first glimpse of Rock Needles (6303m)- a peak located on a South Easterly ridge coming from Siniolchu. So much to do and yet so little time!In May 2009, I was planning to repeat the Claude White route. But that trip never ma...

John Claude White In 1888, after the outbreak of the Sikkim-Tibet war, he was sent as the Assistant Political Officer to Sikkim. The following year he was offered the post of Political Officer in administrative charge of State of Sikkim. In 1890, He made one of his first expeditions crossing the Guichala. He crossed Guichala, went down to Talung glacier and then followed the Talung Chu eastwards to Sakyong. In his book “ Sikhim and Bhutan- Twenty One Years on the North –East Frontier 1887-1908” he says in page 53, “ In 1890 I made one of my first expeditions to the snows,crossing the Giucha-la pass and from there making my way to Ringen, following a routethe latter part of which had certainly never been traversed by a European, and I doubt by anyone, except possibly a very occasional Lepcha.” By doing this epic journey he was able to connect West Sikkim with the Southern tip of North Sikkim. Following the apparently known Dzongri- Guicha La trails, he took the challenge of traversing t...

It is always great to see an idea take shape. An unknown valley in Spiti that only existed in a map is now explored, seen, documented and now published. Here is a link from the American Alpine Journal.Adventure Mania is proud to be an integral part of this Expedition. After all, this is what we stand for...freedom of the hills~ http://aaj.americanalpineclub.org/climbs-and-expeditions/asia/india/himachal-pradesh/2010-singekang-snaght-kang-by-j-windsor/

Our Route: West Ridge EXPEDITION DURATION: August 24, 2011 to September 20, 2011 Adventure Mania’s aim for this expedition is to keep the team small (beyond basecamp 4 climbing members+ 6 climbing Sherpa/guide/cook) and the expedition as lightweight as possible. Cost for 4 persons: US$ 2750 per person Cost Include: IMF peak royalty Restricted Area Fees*as applicable Liaison Officer Cost Environment Levy State Government Fees Airport Transfer All accommodation in hotels/guest houses en route road head All major meals, breakfast en route road head Hotel in Delhi* All transport to and fro Delhi All food up to Base Camp and High Camps Porters/ponies up to Base Camp Cook, Kitchen helper in Base High Altitude Porters to ferry loads, set up high camps, fix ropes etc Climbing Guide’s* support up to Summit Base Camp Tents for Members, Kitchen and Dining Tent Kitchen Utensils and Fuel Cost Exclude: Food, transport in Delhi International flights, Airport Tax, Visa...

Kilimanjaro Machame route (6 days trek) December 2011 • Cost per member: US$1800 (for group size 4-6 people) • Cost per member: US$ 1700 (for group size 7-12 people) • Arusha/Moshi Hotels’ tariff range from $35 to $200 per night. On request Adventure Mania can book your extra hotel nights. 2 nights in Arusha is already included in your trek price • Wildlife safari can be added at the end of the trek. Safari costs $170 per person per day ( safari itinerary suggested in the following pages) There are 12 places available on this expedition

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...