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Recently the Government of Sikkim has opened five mountains for mountaineering
expeditions in Sikkim vide notification No.25/HOME/2006 dated 20/03/2006
issued by the Home Department of Sikkim,
The
first Successful International Official Expedition to Mt.
Thingchinkhang (6010 meters) in Sikkim Himalaya was
organized by Yak and Yeti Travels and Expeditions
expedition with climbers from Spain, Germany and India on
19th October 2006.
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Peaks in West Sikkim |
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Name of
Peak |
Location |
Grade |
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Frey
Peak
5830 mtrs |
West Sikkim |
AD+ |
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Mt.
Thingchinkhang
6010 mtrs |
West Sikkim
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D+ |
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Mt.
Joponu
5603 mtrs |
West Sikkim
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D
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Peaks in North Sikkim |
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Name of
Peak |
Location |
Grade |
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Lama
Wangden
5868 mtrs. |
North Sikkim |
AD |
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Brumkhngse
5635 mtrs. |
North Sikkim |
D |
Permits
The
permits for the above mentioned peaks will be processed by Yak and
Yeti Travels & Expeditions, - the premier company to organize
mountaineering expedition in Sikkim with the State Home Department
in Gangtok.
Expedition
Royalties
The
following royalties are levied for the expeditions.
For foreign expedition teams: US$ 350 per team of upto four members,
US$ 500 per team of upto eight members and US$ 75 for every
additional member.
Insurance
Insurance is must for all the climbers booking peaks through us.
Yak and Yeti Travels & Expeditions will arrange to cover the
insurance as below:
Expedition guides/Sherpas:
Rs. 3 lakhs per member
Camp crew: Rs. 1 lakh per person
Porters: Rs. 50,000/- per person
Yaks/dzo/horses: Rs.
20,000/- per animal
Essentials
The best season to climb in Sikkim is from April to December.
Foreign expeditions visiting Sikkim will have to book the peak with
a peak royalty. It is mandatory for Expeditions in Sikkim to take a
liaison officer from the Sikkim Mountaineering Association of which
Satish Bardewa is one of the Life Members and local mountaineer in
Sikkim. It is advisable to book the peaks
well in advance with us in order to complete all the official
formalities. Generally we obtain the permit in a period of one
week. Rescue operations during emergencies
and accidents are looked after by the liaison officer who will
coordinate with us and government machinery.
You can also
enquire about exotic Kanchenjunga trek, Gochala trek, Dzongri trek,
Green lake trek, Singalila Yambung trek that we regularly organize.
Come to a world of
excitement and adventure. If you have the zeal we have the expertise
and world class climbing equipment.
BOOK today and be the first one to climb other four remaining peaks.
Call: +91
9933008822 & 33 NOW!
Links to reviews in international/national forums
http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/001200610281613.htm
http://www.scstsenvis.nic.in/news2006Oct.htm
http://www.httj.com.np/dec_2006/sikkim_happening.htm
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060307/asp/siliguri/story_5930491.asp
http://news.oneindia.in/2006/04/14/4-day-long-adventure-exchange-camp-gets-underway-1145021693.html
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