Mt. Thinchenkha Expedition Tour

Package Overview

Air Ticket
Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any meals/services not mentioned above
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

  Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
• Day 2 : Delhi

  In the morning after breakfast visit Indian Mountaineering foundation. Here we will arrange a meeting for you with the climbing expert. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 3 : Delhi - Bagdogra - Gangtok

  Take morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our representative and drive towards Gangtok. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclamitisation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Day 4 : Gangtok Sightseeing & Preparation for Expedition.

  Morning visit Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten and Rumtek Monastery. Lunch at Martham Resort. Afternoon visit Cottage Industry and local markets. Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Rumtek Monastery
• Day 5 : Gangtok - Yuksam

  Today we will drive to Yuksam. The base of our trek. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse/tents.
• Day 6 : Yuksam

  The trail from Yuksam starts at the local market and follows main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of the valley and hugs the right bank of the
  Ratong Chu River, which can be heard thundering through the gorge below. The trail crosses over four bridges to climb steeply towards north-west to the small settlement of Bakkhim. Continue for another 3 kms
  through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to reach Tsokha. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 7 : Tsokh - Dzongri (4030 Mts/13218 Ft) (10 Kms/5-6 Hrs)

  On this day the trail passes through the village of Tsokha and continues to climb north through the forest of rhododendron to the alp of Phedang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri. On arrival set campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
• Day 8 : Rest Day & Acclimatise At Dzongri

  The day is for rest and acclimatization. On this day one can savor views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m), Ratong (6678 m), Kanchenjanga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m), Pandim (6691 m) and Narsingh (5825 m). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates Sikkim from
  Nepal, can be seen. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
• Day 9 : Trek from Dzongri to Thangsing. (3841 Mts/5 Hrs)

  After breakfast begin trek to Thangsing. A descent of 7 kms ends in Thangsing situated at the base of the Jopine peak at 3930m. Beautiful natural scenery can be seen all around. Overnight in tents.
• Day 10 : Thangsing (3841m) - Base Camp (approx. 4310m) 3 Hrs.

  In the morning we will approach to our base camp for Mt. Thinchenkhan (6010 Mts) Expedition. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay.
• Day 11 : Base Camp

  The day is for exploration and acclimatisation at base camp. Overnight stay.
• Day 12 : Base Camp (4310m) - Camp I - Base Camp (4310m) 5 Hrs

  Today we will approach Camp 1 and then back to base camp. Overnight stay.
• Day 13 : Base Camp (4310m) - Camp I: 4 - 5 Hrs

  In the morning after breakfast trek to Camp I. overnight stay.
• Day 14 : Extra Day

  The day is for acclimatisation and exploration. Overnight stay.
• Day 15 : Camp I - Summit - Mt. Thinchingkhang (6010m) - Camp I: 7-8 Hrs

  Early in the morning summit to Mt. Thingchinkhang (6010m) and later back to Camp I. overnight stay.
• Day 16 : Extra Day for Summit

  Overnight stay at Camp I.
• Day 18 : Base Camp

  We will approach to Frey (5830 mts) and Jopuno Peak (5665 mts). Overnight stay.
• Day 19 : Base Camp - Goecha La - Thangsing (5-6 Hrs).

  Thangsing (5-6 hrs). In the morning we will trek back to Thangsing via Goecha La. Overnight stay
• Day 20 : Thangsing (3800m) - Tsokha (3050m) 7 Hrs.

  Morning after breakfast trek to reach Tsokha. It will take near about 5 - 6 hrs. The trek winds its way down up to Phedang, the start of the Rhododendron trail. Overnight stay in trekkers hut / tents.
• Day 21 : Tsokha (3050m) - Yuksam (1780m) 6 Hrs

  Today you descend to the Prek Chu following the route you took up on the first day, and then contour gradually downwards to reach the village of Yuksam our starting point.
• Day 22 : Yuksam - Darjeeling

  Morning after breakfast drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
• Day 23 : Darjeeling - Tiger Hill (full Day Sightseeing)

  Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to for a singular experience of the first rays of the sun bathing the Himalayas. On the return visit the Ghoom Monastery. Built in 1875 the monastery which follows the Gelugpa sect, houses one of the largest statue of the Maitreya Buddha-“the future Buddha”. After breakfast drive to Darjeeling Railway Station (10 mins) and take the joyride on the famous heritage toy train till Ghoom.
  On arrival at Ghoom Railway station transfer to your vehicle and visit The Himalayan Zoo which houses the
  Himalayan fauna like the Red Panda, black bear, yaks, tigers, snow leopard etc. in their natural habitat, and the adjacent Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - a premier training centre for mountaineers and a museum detailing the ascent of the Mt. Everest by Tenzing Sherpa & Sir Edmund Hillary and numerous other expeditions. Also visit Tibetan Self Help Centre, a centre of training young people in the intricate art of Tibetan handicrafts
  and handlooms. The sales emporium is open to visitors to pick up souvenirs. Overnight Hotel.

  • Themes Heritage, Mountaineering
• Day 24 : Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi (123 Kms / 6-7 Hrs)

  In the morning after breakfast drive to Bagdogra and from here take a flight for New Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
• Day 25 : Delhi Departure

  Transfer to international to catch onwards flight accordingly to your flight.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation: Hotel in Delhi, Gangtok, Yuksam and Darjeeling on bed and breakfast basis. While on trek and expedition we will provide you
• Dome/Alpine/High Altitude tents on twin/Single sharing basis. Campingmattresses, kitchen tent, dining tent, camping stool, camping table etc would be provided.
• Transport: Toyota Qualis/Tata Sumo for the entire trip.
• Meals: In Delhi, Gangtok, Yuksam and Darjeeling only breakfast will serve. While on trek and expedition all meals will be provided. Meals will be freshly prepared and will be a mix of Indian, Chinese & Continental.
• High Altitude meal: We will use tin packed food in high altitude
• Yaks/Porters/High Altitude Porters: For carrying camping equipment, rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients (one bag not weighing more than 15 kgs).
• Professional trekking and climbing guide and kitchen staff would accompany the group
• Entry fee and permit etc

Exclusions

• Air Ticket
• Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
• Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
• Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Any meals/services not mentioned above
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
• Travel insurance

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Tse-Ka Commercial Complex (Room No. 17), 31 A National Highway Road, Near Private Taxi Stand, Gangtok, Sikkim, India - 737101
• 08069247163 (Ext : 993)
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