Sikkim Peak Climbing & Mountaineering
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Sikkim Peak Climbing & Mountaineering
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Peak climbing in Sikkim to some of the virgin peaks was opened for the purpose of Mountaineering in Sikkim to the outside world only in the year 2006.
Five peaks that are declared open for Peak Climbing and Mountaineering in Sikkim are Thinchenkhang (6010 m), Jopuno (5936 m) and Frey Peak (5889 m) in West Sikkim. Brumkhangse (5635 m) and Lama Wangden (5868 m) in North Sikkim close to the border with Tibet.
Of the five peaks, Climbing Thinchenkhang has remained a top priority for climbers, as this is the tallest among the five peaks and also, climbing this peak involves technical knowledge too.
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Brief History of Mountaineering in Sikkim
As per the records from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Douglas W. Freshfield was the first European to explore & reach the base of Kanchenjunga from the Green Lake Basin in 1899.
Likewise, a German climbing team led by Paul Bauer made the first attempt to reach the summit of Kanchenjunga in 1929. But, it was Charles Evans who reached a few feet below the summit of Kanchenjunga in 1955 from the Nepal side. Followed by Major Prem Chand from the Indian Army who reached a few feet below the summit of Kanchenjunga in the Year 1977. Finally, an Indo-Japanese mountaineering team led by Hukam Singh and Yoshio Ogata conquered the Kanchenjunga in the Year 1991.
Mr. C.R.Cooke a British Climber was the First Climber to Conquer Mt. Kabru in the Year 1935. The pyramid Peak was first conquered in 1949 by a Swiss R. Dittert. A British A.M. Kallas, climbed the Paunhri in 1911. The summit of Siniolchu was first reached by a German in 1936. It was later again climbed by the famous Sikkimese Everester Sonam Gyatso. Pandim was climbed in 1993 by a team from the Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute in Sikkim. Rathong was conquered by an Indian expedition in 1964.
Sikkim Peak Climbing-Peaks that are opened for Mountaineering
Government has opened the following peaks vide notification No.25/HOME/2006 dated 20/03/2006 issued by the Home Department, Government of Sikkim for the purpose of Mountaineering & Peak Climbing. These Peaks are declared Alpine Peaks and are Open for Alpine Expedition.
| Name of the Peak | Location | Grade | |
| 1 | Freys Peaks(5830 m) | Chuarikhang valley – West Sikkim | AD+ |
| 2 | Mt.Thinchenkhang(6010 m) | Thansing Valley – West Sikkim | D |
| 3 | Mt.Jopuno(5936 m) | Thansing Valley – West Sikkim | D+ |
| 4 | Mt.Lama Lamani(5700 m) | Thansing Valley – West Sikkim | AD+ |
| 5 | Mt.Lama Wangden Lachen(5868 m) | Lachen Valley – North Sikkim | AD |
| 6 | Mt.Brumkhangse(5635 m) | Yumthang Valley – North Sikkim | D |
Under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991 and the State Government’s Notification No.59.Home/98 dated 26.10.1998, the following peaks are classified as Sacred
- Gabur Gangtsen
- Mt. Pauhunli
| Following Royalty shall be levied for Sikkim Peak Climbing & Mountaineering |
For Foreign Mountaineering Team
- 1-4 members – US$500 per Team
- 1-8 members – US$700 per Team
- Thereafter US$75 for every additional member.
For Domestic Mountaineering Team
- 1-8 members – Rupee 15,000 per Team
- Thereafter Rupee 1500 for every additional member.
For local Mountaineering Teams
- 1-8 members – Rupee 3000 per Team
- Thereafter Rupee 300 for every additional member.
The following minimum Insurance Coverage is compulsory for all Peak Climbing and Mountaineering in Sikkim
- Expedition members – Rs.3,00,000 per person
- Camp Crews – Rs.1,00,000 per person
- Porters – Rs.50,000 per person
- Pack Animals – Rs.20,000 per animal
| A total of 10 Mountaineering Teams (6 foreign and 4 domestic) shall be permitted per year. However, the Sikkim Government may issue additional permit additional to mountaineering teams, if such situation arises. Permits for the above mentioned peaks will be issued by the Home Department. The amount mentioned below has to be paid in Gangtok, Sikkim, after the permit is granted by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi.
Best Season for Mountaineering and Peak Climbing in Sikkim is from May to October. Foreign Mountaineering teams will have to book the peak along with a peak fee minimum three months in advance. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) is the country’s apex body that helps in organizing/sponsoring mountaineering and Peak climbing in Sikkim. It is mandatory for all peak climbing teams to take a liaison officer from the Sikkim Mountaineering Association along with the liaison officer from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. IMF functions as a clearing house for foreign expeditions and deputes a liaison officer to accompany foreign climbers. All requests have to be forwarded to IMF for clearance. It is Recommended that all Concerned Departments should be Notified Six Months in Advance before the Start of an Expedition. Agency Organizing Peak Climbing and Mountaineering is Responsible for Rescue operations during emergencies and accidents and are looked after by the liaison officer. |
Best Climbing Peaks in Sikkim
Mount Thingchenkhang (6010 m) and Jopuno (5603 m).
Thinchenkhang and Jopuno are two different peaks lying almost side by side standing tall South of Thansing Valley inside the Kanchenjunga National Park. One can view these two Peaks from Dzongri and as well from the Onglathang Valley while trekking to Goechala Pass. Thinchenkhang and Jopune graded in the ” D ” Category has been declared open for Peak Climbing and Mountaineering by the Government of Sikkim in 1990 as Alpine Expedition.
Of the five peaks opened for Peak Climbing and Mountaineering in Sikkim, Climbing Thinchenkhang has been the top priority of all mountaineers. Firstly, because this the tallest of the five peaks at 6010 m. Secondly, Peak Climbing on Thinchenkhang involves technical climbing through ice, snow and rock. As a result, Novice mountaineers fresh out of training prefer climbing this mountain as it needs all the knowledge of climbing an eight thousand meter peak. Third, climbing Thinchenkhang does not take up a lot of time and money. At a minimal cost one can experience the working of a full fledged expedition. Last of all, Mountaineering in Sikkim is at a budding stage. Therefore, it is raw, non commercial and not crowded, like in Nepal.
In order to summit these peaks one has to go through an agency Registered and recognized by the Tourism Department Government of Sikkim. Permits for minimum of Two Persons will be issued after paying the Peak fees as prescribed by the Tourism Department with approval from the Indian Mountaineering Association.
We are a recognized and registered Agency in Sikkim. With more than 25 Years of experience you can depend on us to make your Peak Climbing in Sikkim a success.
A Brief Itinerary for Climbing Thinchenkhang in Sikkim
Day 01 : Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Rail Station. Meet Guide and Drive to Gangtok. Overnight Hotel.
Driving Time : 4 Hrs. Altitude :1760 m
Day 02 : Around Gangtok. Acclimatization Day. Overnight Hotel(B/B only).
Day 03 : Drive to Yuksom (Trek Head/1760 m/5 Hrs Drive). Overnight Lodge/Hotel.
Day 04 : Trek Starts. Trek to Bakhim / Tchoka (2970 m/13 Km/5-6 Hrs). Overnight Tents.
Day 05 : Trek to Dzongri (4030 m/9 Km/5-6 Hrs). Overnight Tents.
Day 06 : Rest Day/Acclimatization Day in Dzongri. Take a side trek to Dzongrilla Pass. Overnight Tents.
Day 07: Trek to Lamunee (4164 m/11 Km/5-6 Hrs). Overnight Tents.
Day 08 : Trek to Goechala Pass and trek back to Lamunee. After Lunch trek up to Toriphuley (4304m) our Base Camp for Thinchenkhang Expedition in Sikkim. Overnight Tents.
Day 09 : Acclimatization Day. Trek up to Advance Base Camp I (4960 m/3 Km) with the Staff & set up Camp. Overnight Tents.
Day 10 : Training Day and as well checking your equipment at Advance Base Camp. Overnight Tents.
Day 11 : Trek to Summit Camp (5416 m) with Climbing Equipment, Tents and Food. Overnight Tents.
Day 12 : Keep an Extra day just in case weather does not permit the team to Summit the peak. Overnight Tents.
Day 13 : Early Morning start the climb to Thinchenkhang Summit. Return Back to Advance Base Camp and a brief stay for Coffee or Tea trek back Toriphuley our Base Camp. Overnight Tents.
Day 14 : Trek Toriphulae to Kookrochoong. Overnight Tents.
Day 15 : Trek Kookrochoong to Tchoka. Overnight Tents.
Day 16 : Trek Tchoka to Yuksom. Overnight Lodge / Hotel.
Day 17 : Drive to Kalimpong. Overnight Hotel / Home Stay.
Day 18 : Drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Rail Station for Final Departure. End of Thinchenkhang Expedition in Sikkim. Extension can be made to Darjeeling/ Nepal / Bhutan.
| COST : US$3880/Person
Peak Fees Extra as applicable : US$500 |
| Indian Nationals Kindly Inquire for quote in Indian Rupees |
Climbing Frey Peak in Sikkim
Mount Frey also known as Frey Peak 5889 m tall in altitude is located in the Chaurikhang Valley in west Sikkim, India. Frey Peak falls inside the Kanchenjunga National Park and is a favorite peak to climb in Sikkim for budding mountaineers. One can view the Frey Peak from Dzongri Top. Frey peak has been declared a Trekking Peak by Sikkim Government in the Year 1990.
But, after having said that Frey Peak is not exactly a trekking peak and climber just cannot just trek up to the Summit of Frey Peak. Graded as AD+ a climber needs to have mountaineering skill to Climb Frey Peak. The climb to the top of Frey Peak involves climbing mostly on rock face, therefore one needs to have technical knowledge about mountaineering.
The route to Frey Peak Base Camp in Sikkim follows the route from Yuksom to Dzongri Ridge. From here the route then turns left towards Dzongrilla Pass and goes down into Bikhbari. Then the route slowly climbs towards the Himalayan Mountaineering Base Camp (HMI). HMI is a collection of small stone huts and a couple of big tin shades. This place is used by the HMI in Darjeeling to train aspiring climbers.
The route then goes past the HMI Base Camp and climbs up to the Rathong valley and dips down into the Chaurikhang Valley which is the Base Camp for Climbing Frey Peak.
Brief Itinerary for Frey Peak Expedition in Sikkim
Day 1: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport.Drive to Gangtok(5 Hrs). Hotel(B/B only)
Day 2: Acclimatization day in Gangtok. Hotel (B/B only)
Day 3: Drive to Yuksom (1760 m/5 Hrs). Lodge
Day 4: Trek to Bakhim (2975 m/11 Km). Camping
Day 5: Trek Bakhim to Dzongri (3950 m/9 Km). Camping
Day 6: Acclimatization Day.
Day 7: Trek Dzongri to Chaurikhang (3860 m/ 13 Km). Camping
Day 8: Trek to Advance Base Camp. Camping
Day 9: Acclimatization Day. Recee of the Summit & Back to Advance Base Camp. Camping
Day 10: Keep an extra Day in case of Bad weather
Day 11: Summit Peak. Return to Chaurikhang. Camping
Day12: Return Trek to Tchoka. Camping
Day13: Return Trek to Yuksom. Lodge
Day14: Drive to Kalimpong. Hotel / Home Stay.
Day15: Drive to Bagdogra Airport/NJP Rail Station/Nepal Border for Final Departure.
| Frey Peak Expedition Cost : US$3450/Person
Peak Fees Extra as applicable : US$500 |
| Indian Nationals Kindly enquire within for quotes in Indian Rupees |
EXPEDITION COST INCLUDES :
- Twin Share Hotel Accommodation in Gangtok in Standard Hotel including Breakfast.
- Lodge accommodation – twin share in Yuksom with common washroom & Rest room including breakfasts.
- Kanchenjunga National Park Fees (US$250 )
- Fee to Liaison Officer (US$200)
- Fees to Sherpa Climbing Guide
- Insurance for Climbing Guides
- Insurance for Support Team Members
- Insurance for Pack Animals
- Twin share tent with mattress during camping/trekking/Expedition.
- Fully organized trek services with guide, porters, camping equipment.
- All fixed three meals everyday during trekking/Camping/Expedition.
- All road transport as per itinerary by jeep.
- Service of an English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to monuments visited.
- Trekking Permit & Inner Line Permits for
- Climbing Equipment
- a). Climbing Rope – 100m
- b). Fixed Rope – 200m
- c). Carabiner -35 pcs
- d). Plain Carabiner – 16 pcs
- e). Rock Pitons – 8 pcs
- f). Ice Pitons – 15 pcs
- g). Snow Bar – 4 pcs.
- h). Harness Set
- i). Jumar
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Insurance for Climbing Member
- Peak Fees (US$500 )
- Sleeping bag; personal clothing/equipment.
- Lunches and dinners during hotel stays.
- Bottled or alcoholic drinks.
- Tips, client insurance, evacuation costs.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
For more Information do fill up the Inquiry form and write to us. We will furnish you with all relevant information regarding Peak Climbing in Sikkim. We can also customize the Itinerary as per your requirement.
Note: The above itinerary for Sikkim peak climbing is a sample, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of the trip participant’s safety, comfort and general well being.
(All relevant Terms & Conditions apply)
| Frey Peak Expedition Cost : US$3450/Person
Thinchenkhang Expedition Cost : US$3880 per Person Peak Fees Extra as applicable : US$500 |
| Indian Nationals Kindly enquire within for quotes in Indian Rupees |
EXPEDITION COST INCLUDES :
- Twin Share Hotel Accommodation in Gangtok in Standard Hotel including Breakfast.
- Lodge accommodation – twin share in Yuksom with common washroom & Rest room including breakfasts.
- Kanchenjunga National Park Fees (US$250 )
- Fee to Liaison Officer (US$200)
- Fees to Sherpa Climbing Guide
- Insurance for Climbing Guides
- Insurance for Support Team Members
- Insurance for Pack Animals
- Twin share tent with mattress during camping/trekking/Expedition.
- Fully organized trek services with guide, porters, camping equipment.
- All fixed three meals everyday during trekking/Camping/Expedition.
- All road transport as per itinerary by jeep.
- Service of an English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to monuments visited.
- Trekking Permit & Inner Line Permits for
- Climbing Equipment
- a). Climbing Rope – 100m
- b). Fixed Rope – 200m
- c). Carabiner -35 pcs
- d). Plain Carabiner – 16 pcs
- e). Rock Pitons – 8 pcs
- f). Ice Pitons – 15 pcs
- g). Snow Bar – 4 pcs.
- h). Harness Set
- i). Jumar
DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Insurance for Climbing Member
- Peak Fees (US$500 )
- Sleeping bag; personal clothing/equipment.
- Lunches and dinners during hotel stays.
- Bottled or alcoholic drinks.
- Tips, client insurance, evacuation costs.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
(All relevant Terms & Conditions apply)
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Thank you so much for the excellent organisation of our trekking tour in Darjeeling! These were amazing holidays we will never forget as we chose the Singalila Ridge Trek, the best trek package in Darjeeling! Everything was perfectly organized, and Fabian was the perfect guide; he is such a hearty and lovely person! He did an amazing job and
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From May 8 to May 16 2014 my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Darjeeling and the Singalila national park under the guidance of Mr Fabian Tamang.
We went on a six-day Darjeeling Singalila Ridge trek with the mountain views at Sandakphu & Phalut as the main attraction. With Fabian as a guide nothing is impossible. He chooses the best
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December 5, 2013 near Seattle, WA, United States
If you are considering a trek to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal or Bhutan you need to go with Farouttrek (Fabian Tamang). He goes above and beyond your wildest dreams to
make your vacation perfect. Not only is he fun, personable, and an all around great guy - he also has a superb staff, provides excellent food and
will make sure your trip exceeds all of your expectations. Scott and I have trekked all over the world, and this trip- the 18Days Singalila Dzongri Goechala Trek in Sikkim by far - was the best service we have ever experienced - anywhere.
Excellent guide, great views.
Fabian is an excellent and thoughtful guide. His planning is impeccable, which means the trip ran very smoothly, and all I had to do was enjoy the wonderful scenery, views of the Himalayas, and beautiful forest. He also goes above and beyond what you could expect. While trekking, I had quite a severe cold. Fabian organised ginger soup and hot water bottles, taking good care of me.If you are thinking of doing this trail, in my opinion, Fabian is the guide to go with. If you are considering trekking in Nepal, Sikkim, or Darjeeling, Fabian can arrange it; he has extensive experience and is happy to do tailor-made itineraries.
We had a fabulous trek, which I am totally satisfied with, and our guide, Kuman Gurung, and porter, Lakpa Sherpa, were extremely helpful and professional, and it would be a pleasure to do another trek with them.So Fabian, can you send me some details for round Manaslu. Thanks a lot for the job you and your staff did for us, Fabian.
Singalila Dzongri Goechala Pass Trek is an extremely beautiful trek in a remote part of West Sikkim.
On the first part of the trek, we discovered a completely remote area of the Sikkim, where we did not meet any hikers. We had a fabulous crew who made our 11 days of camping trek an unforgettable time. They worked hard to set up our tents in the rain and to give us as much comfort as possible. There was always a smile on their faces.
17 days of travel with Fabian were a brilliant mixture of culture and trekking, so we got a very good insight into Buddhism, the people of Sikkim, and their history. We will keep those fantastic memories forever in our minds!
We really appreciated the time and effort you put in to make sure we had good trips. There was a lot of organization involved, and you handled it well. You were always there for us, even on the days before and after the treks in Darjeeling and Kathmandu. We certainly didn't see any other guides on the circuit that we would rather be with! Speaking English so well and having a good sense of humour made things a lot more fun and interesting. I also thank you for selecting such hard-working and friendly teams for both our trips. I hope in the future the porters, ponymen, and cooks stop being treated like second-class citizens! They all work so hard and clearly know their way around the trails and tea houses.
Rest assured, the trips exceeded our expectations! We will certainly send anyone we know your way if they are interested in doing a trek in the Himalayas! I hope that things worked out okay financially for your company. I imagine the pricing is hard to predict, especially in the Everest region.
Enjoy the time with your family and have a great motorcycle ride! I hope your wife makes all your favourite foods for you over the holidays (if you do get any holidays). We know you like simple, local foods!
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Thank you for arranging such an interesting group of friends for Dee to interact with in Kalimpong. Bunty was a true gentleman, and Dee made more than a few friends in your neighborhood. In some ways, this was the highlight of her trip.
We all had a wonderful time, and I can't thank you enough for your expertise and gentle guidance on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trail. I am happy to be a reference for anyone wishing to travel with FarOut in the future. I tried to leave a recommendation for you on Trip Advisor, but one has to be a member to do so, and I am not. Thus, I offered a few superlatives for Al to add in!
Fabian, answered all my questions quickly and completely via emails and we picked the Sandakphu - Gurdung itinerary because of the perfect views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse, 4 of the 5 highest peaks on the planet. Farout is highly recommended and exceeded my lofty expectations....Don't miss the 4:30 a.m. wake-up call to see the sunrise towards Everest and Kanchenjunga. Unforgettable!! Thanks, Fabian; we loved it
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