Mt. Frey Peak, standing at around 5,830 meters, is an exquisite climbing destination in West Sikkim, located close to the Rathong Glacier and near the Kabru range with Kokthang and Rathong Peaks. The expedition route crosses the captivating Frey Glacier, featuring rocky trails with intermittent snow sections. Named after mountaineer George Frey, who attempted the climb with Tenzing Norgay, the peak holds historic significance, marked by their axe and crampons at the base. This 14–15 day expedition tests endurance while exploring Tshoka, Yuksom, and Chaurikhang. Ideal seasons are March–May and October–November.
Duration: 16 Days 15 Nights
On arrival at Bagdogra airport meet our representative and
drive towards Gangtok via Rangpo (Check post of Sikkim). On arrival at transfer
into hotel.Evening sightseeing and acclimatisation.Dinner and overnight stay at
the hotel.
Morning visit Tibetology, Do DrulChorten and Rumtek
Monastery. Lunch at Martham Resort.Afternoon visit Cottage Industry and local
markets.Overnight at hotel.
In the morning after breakfast drive towards Yuksom, the base
of our expedition. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse.
Trek from Yuksum to Sachen9 kms time taken approx. 5/6 hrs.
Trek begins with a low gradient until you cross Sachen and the third bridge ,
Walk through dense forest of pine and oak after crossing river PrekChu it is
straight 70 degree uphill climb this is the toughest stage in the entire trek ,
It will last for 2 Hrs depends on the fitness of the clients Finally we will
come to Bakhim this is just a resting point for the first day. This campsite
has only one hut of forest department in the hilly dense forest. Overnight at
Camp or tourist hut.
Trek then we reach Sachen the trail from Sachen passes
through magnolia and rhododendron trees the most tiring uphill climb. Tshoka is
a small village housing about twelve thatched roof houses mainly Tibetan
settlement .If weather remains clear we can see Mount Pandim, Aralunchong, Lama
–Lamini,Pandim. Overnight in Tent
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.
The day is free for rest and acclimatization. On this day,
one can see the beautiful views of the mountain peaks by climbing up to Dzongri
Top. From here, you get a panoramic view of Kabru (7353 mts), Ratong (6678
mts), Kanchenjunga (8534 mts), Koktang (6147 mts), Pandim (6691 mts) and
Narsingh (5825 mts). Towards the west, the Singalila Ridge, which separates
Sikkim from Nepal, can be seen. Enjoy an overnight stay at Dzongri in Tent/
Trekkers hut.
In the morning, we will follow the trek to Chaurikhang 14,600
ft which begins with a magnificent panoramic view of various peaks. Soon after
leaving Dzongri, you will find that the trial is more or less steep up to
Dzongri La Pass, from where the first sight of Chaurikhang and Rathong River is
seen. After resting a while here, the trek is downhill through the slopes
towards the Bikhbari. It is a beautiful trial to walk on surrounded by huge
mountains. The trek again becomes little tough as we will be approaching
Chaurikhang. It will be little tiring from Bikhbari. Enjoy a night stay in
tents at Chaurikhang.
The day is free for acclimations and preparation for climbing
the next day and checking equipments as tough part of expedition starts from
here. An overnight stay in tents in Chaurikhang.
Today, we will walk on trek from Churikhang to Frey ABC,
which is steep uphill trek with moraines making harder to walk. Note that only
essentials supplies will be shifted to ABC leaving unnecessary items in
Chaurikhang only. Enjoy a night stay in tents in ABC.
The day will be used for opening route from advance base camp
to below summit of Frey peak. Our team of climbing guide will fix the rope for
your safety till below the summit of Frey since 300 ft of the route is steep
with boulders making it risky to climb. Later return back to ABC for an
overnight stay in tents.
Today we will wake up early in the morning at around 3 am and
go for summit. The route till summit is steep climb, but with equipments and
our climbing guide team will make it little easy for you to reach Frey peak
summit with more safety. After seeing panoramic view of surrounding with huge
Rathong Glacier and High Peaks like Kabru Dome, Kabru North, Rathong and
Kokthang, we will slowly descent to ABC. Later in the afternoon, we will shift
down to Chaurikhang. An overnight stay at Chaurikhang in tents.
The day is reserved as an extra day as in mountains weather
keeps changing, which plays a vital role for any expedition to make it
unsuccessful.
Today, we will trek from Chaurikhang to Tshoka, which will be
a long trek but you will find it easier while walking down after staying in
high altitude for some days. Once you will cross Dzongri pass and then Dzongri,
you will find it easy to walk as level of oxygen will grow more as you go down.
An overnight stay in Tshoka.
In the morning, we will move back towards Yuksom from Tshoka
on the final day of the trek. The trek will be quite easier as the path is
mainly downhill. From here, we will drive to Gangtok. Enjoy dinner followed by
an overnight stay in the hotel in Darjeeling.
Today early in the morning, we will drive to Bagdogra and
take flight for onward destination. End of tour and services.