[CMCEmail] Sikkim India 2009 (private trip)

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In 2007 I received an email similar to the one below and signed up. I am
glade I did.  It was a great adventure that was very economical - cheap
- in a beautiful location.  I encourage you to consider this trip.  It's
an opportunity to trek in the shadow of Kanchanjunga in the Indian
Himalayas, the third highest peak in the world. I don't know much about
Chogal peak, but I believe it is about 19,000' and is a seldom climbed
trekking peak.  Bruce can give you more beta.  He runs a good trip.  It
looks like the land cost, including all food, lodging, tips, cooks,
porters, land transportation, gifts, etc. - everything - should set you
back no more than about $1500 to $2,000 for 2 to 3 weeks for this trip,
plus air travel.  Consider the opportunity.  Tom Ritchie

 

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Sikkim India 2009 (Private Trip)

Contact: Bruce Kocka (760/473-2954)

 

I have two programs that I'm looking at for a March 2009 trip to Sikkim.
At this time there are 4 committed to the trip and I am the only
climber. I am looking to get least 2 more climbers. This itinerary is
not set in stone but will give those interested a good idea of the trip.
Also I have to select a few hotels for our stay they will be added to
the cost but are very inexpensive.

Basically the cost per person as you see it for land is $57 a day for 3
to 5 for 19 days climb and trek. Or the short climb trip for 17 days 3
to 5 people $54 plus a few hotels and air. The trip would be about $3500
to $4000. depending on air 

 

PROGRAM 01 : (FOR THOSE WHO WANTS TO LONGER TREK + CLIMB )

DAY 01 : Arrival in Bagdogra, transfer to darjeeling
DAY 02 : Darjeeling, sightseeing 
DAY 03 : Drive to Dhotre, trek to Tonglu
DAY 04 : Trek to Kalpokhari
DAY 05 : Trek to Sandakpur 
DAY 06 : Trek to Phalut
DAY 07 : Trek to Ramman
DAY 08 : Trek to Rimbick, drive to Darjeeling
DAY 09 : Drive to Yuksum
DAY 10 : Trek to Tsoka
DAY 11 : Trek to Dzongri
DAY 12 : Trek to Tsoka
DAY 13 : Trek to Chowrikang/Chogal BC
DAY 14 : Preparation for climbing/Rest day
DAY 15 : Trek to high camp
DAY 16 - 19: Climb Chogal Peak 
DAY 20 : Clear BC
DAY 21 : Trek out to Dzongri
DAY 22 : Trek to Bakkim/ (optional extension to Gochela)
DAY 23 : Trek to Yuksum
DAY 24 : Drive to Gangtok/Kalimpong/Darjeeling
DAY 25 : Transfer to Bagdogra airport 

TREK & CLIMB RATE FOR PROGRAM 01: 

 03  to  05 

 USD 1350 PER PERSON

 06  to  08

 USD 1250 PER PERSON

 09  to  12 

 USD 1150 PER PERSON




PROGRAM 01 (A) : (FOR THOSE WHO WANTS TO CLIMB ONLY)

DAY 01 : Arrival Bagdogra. Drive to Darjeeling
DAY 02 : In Darjeeling, preparation for climb and meet with group coming
from Rimbick 
DAY 03 : Drive to Yuksum
DAY 04 : Trek to Tsoka
DAY 05 : Trek to Dzongri
DAY 06 : Trek to Tsoka
DAY 07 : Trek to Chowrikang/Chogal BC
DAY 08 : Preparation for climbing/Rest day
DAY 09 - 11: Climb Chogal Peak 
DAY 12 : Clear BC
DAY 13 : Trek out to Dzongri
DAY 14 : Trek to Bakkim/ (optional extension to Gochela)
DAY 15 : Trek to Yuksum
DAY 16 : Drive to Gangtok/Kalimpong/Darjeeling
DAY 17 : Transfer to Bagdogra airport 

TREK & CLIMB RATE FOR PROGRAM 01 (A): 

 

 03  to  05 

 USD 920 PER PERSON

 06  to  08

 USD 830 PER PERSON

 09  to  12 

 USD 760 PER PERSON


TREK & CLIMB RATE INCLUDES:

*	Experience Guide 
*	Trained cook, Kitchen boys & Support Sherpa 
*	Baggage allowance of 25 kg per person for trek and climb 
*	Yak/porter or carry expeditions supply 
*	All airport transport 
*	Private transport to and from trailhead 
*	All arrangements in the field, group gear and equipment 
*	Quality high altitude tents (North face/serra design) with foam
mattress (twin sharing) 
*	Group dinning tent with table and chairs 
*	Kitchen equipment, shower tents & toilet tent 
*	All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 
*	Plenty of re-hydration drink like tang juice, soups etc. 
*	High food while climbing (mixture of soup, chocolate, dry fruit,
candies etc) 
*	Necessary climbing hardware gears like fixed rope, snow bars,
rock pittion, epi gas & epi stove etc. 
*	Comprehensive medial box 
*	Oxygen with mask set for medical purpose 
*	Loben Expeditions duffel bags, if require

NOT INCLUDED 

*	Hotel in Darjeeling, Gangtok or Kalimpong 
*	Peak permit 
*	Climbing Sherpa 
*	Cost of personal nature 
*	Curtailmnent or extension of trip due to unavoidable
circumstances 
*	Tips to staff 
*	Emeregency evacuation 

NOTE: 

1.	We haven't included HOTEL in Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpiong or
else where in case you need to alter the program. Please let me know the
catagory of hotel you wish to use in Darjeeling and other places. 
2.	PEAK PERMIT for chogal peak is USD 300 for 05 person. There
might be some change in permit fees and regulation by 2009 January, we
will let you know. 
3.	CLIMBING SHERPA - Rs. 8500 per sherpa (includes his daily wages,
food, transport & insurance)

 

 

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