Mt. Thingchinkhang Expeditions in Sikkim

  • Duration22 Days
  • DestinationIndia
  • Difficulty LevelModerate to Strenuous
  • Max Altitude6,010m - 19,717.85ft

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Itinerary

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Welcome Arrival at Bagdogra airport our assistant will meet you at airport and transport to Darjeeling about 3-4 hours journey, through tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Napali culture alike. Overnight comfortable stay your hotel in Darjeeling (2,130m).

    Explore Darjeeling local Overnight same hotel.

      After breakfast drive to Yuksam overnight is starting point of your trek overnight at hotel .

        Yuksom to Sachen (2,300m), 4 hours.

          Sachen to Tshoka (2,828m), 3-4hours. 

            Tshoka to Dzongri (4,030m), 6 hours,

              Dzongri to Dzongri-La and back. 

                Dzongri to Thansing (3,800m), 4-5 hours. 

                  Thansing to Lamuney (4,200m), 4 hours, Advanced Base Camp. 

                    Rest day at the Base Camp. 

                      Advanced Base Camp to camp1 (5,100m), 3-4 hours. 

                        Camp 1 rest day. 

                          Camp One to Camp 2(5,400m), 4-5 hours. 

                            Camp 2 to Summit (6,010m) and back to Camp One, 8-9 hours. 

                              Camp one to Base Camp. 

                                Base Camp to Gocha-La and back to Thansing (6-7hours). 

                                  Thansing to Tshoka. 

                                    Tshoka to Yuksom.  

                                      Yuksom to Pelling.Visit on the way kanchanjunga waterfalls, Khechupari lake, rimbi rockgarden and Darap village. Process to hotel.

                                        Pelling to Darjeeling.In the morning visit Pemayangtse Monastery ,Rabdentse Ruine.

                                          Leisure day Farewell Dinner in Darjeeling overnight Hotel.  

                                            Darjeeling to Bagdogra,Bhadrapur Airport drop for your final departure..

                                            Note :

                                            The above Itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This expedition can be modified according to your time and requirements. more inform please visit our contact page.

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                                              What's Included

                                              • All the airport transfers by private vehicles.
                                              • Seven nights’ hotel in Darjeeling and Sikkim hotel with breakfast.
                                              • Sightseeing tour in Darjeeling and Sikkim as per the itinerary.
                                              • Standard meals during the trek and climb with hot tea/coffee.
                                              • All necessary paper works, National park entry permits, climbing permits.
                                              • All accommodations in tented camp during the climb.
                                              • An experienced, helpful and friendly guide and porters (1 porter for each 2 trekkers) for the trek and climbing Sherpa guide for the climb.
                                              • Arrangement of emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
                                              • Your Travel insurance (compulsory). 1000 USD Sacureaty Deposit emergency Helicopter service               
                                              • Sleeping bag,– if Necessary (return after the trek).
                                              • All government taxes, VAT and service charge.
                                              • India tourist entry visa fee.
                                              • Your Travel insurance (compulsory).
                                              • Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Darjeeling and Sikkim Hotel.
                                              • Personal expenses and all the alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
                                              • International airfare and airport departure tax.
                                              • Tips for the guide Sherpa and staffs.

                                              Useful Information

                                              The list is a guideline to help you to packing for the peak climbing in Sikkim,do ask us for the list of the equipment as per the season you plan to climb peaks in Sikkim Expedition.

                                              Climbing gears

                                              • Ice axe
                                              • Crampons
                                              • Harness
                                              • Tape slings (2)
                                              • Screwgate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
                                              • Descender/eight figure
                                              • Plastic mountaineering boots
                                              • Ascender/Jhumar
                                              • Helmet
                                              • Group Climbing Gears:
                                              • Snow bar
                                              • Rope
                                              • Ice hammer
                                              • Ice screw

                                              Head

                                              • Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
                                              • Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
                                              • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
                                              • Sunglasses with UV protection
                                              • Prescription sunglasses (if required)

                                              Upper Body

                                              • Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
                                              • Light and expedition weight thermal tops
                                              • Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
                                              • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
                                              • Down vest and/or jacket
                                              • Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

                                              Hands

                                              • 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves
                                              • 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
                                              • 1 pair of mittens; consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched, waterproof, polar-fleece mitt liner

                                              Lower Body

                                              • Non-cotton underwear briefs
                                              • 1 pair of hiking shorts
                                              • 1 pair of hiking trousers
                                              • 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms
                                              • 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
                                              • 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

                                              Feet

                                              • 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
                                              • 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
                                              • 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
                                              • 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
                                              • Cotton socks
                                              • Gaiters

                                              Sleeping

                                              • 1 sleeping bag 30 degree DC
                                              • Fleece sleeping bag liner

                                              Rucksack/Bags

                                              • 1 medium rucksack or 1 large duffel bag *
                                              • Daypack/backpack of 35 to 50 liters for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
                                              • Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
                                              • 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

                                              Medical

                                              • Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
                                              • Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
                                              • 1 skin-blister repair kit
                                              • Anti-diarrhea pills
                                              • Anti-headache pills
                                              • Cough and/or cold medicine
                                              • Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
                                              • Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Note: Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant!
                                              • Water purification tablets or water filter
                                              • 1 set of earplugs
                                              • Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

                                              Toiletries

                                              • 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
                                              • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
                                              • Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
                                              • Deodorants
                                              • Nail clippers
                                              • Face and body moisturizer
                                              • Female hygiene products
                                              • Small mirror
                                              • Personal Hygiene
                                              • Wet wipes (baby wipes)
                                              • Tissue /toilet roll
                                              • Anti-bacterial hand wash
                                              • Extras/Luxuries

                                              Reading book

                                              • Trail map/guide book
                                              • Journal and pen
                                              • iPod
                                              • Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
                                              • 1 modest swim suit
                                              • Binoculars (optional)
                                              • Voltage converter (from 220 to 110 ampere)
                                              • Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
                                              • Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow