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Mt. Jupono Climbing 5605 m.

Overview

Mount Jopuno, rising to 5,603 meters, is located in western Sikkim within the Kanchenjunga National Park. Clearly visible from the Okhlathang Valley while trekking to Goecha La Pass, this majestic peak has recently been opened for mountaineering by the Government of Sikkim. It has since become a major attraction for climbers and adventure enthusiasts worldwide. The trek to Mount Jopuno offers breathtaking views of the Sikkim Himalayas and passes through pristine destinations such as Goechala, Dzongri, Dzongri La, and alpine valleys. Renowned for serenity and natural beauty, the expedition is ideal for trekkers seeking adventure amid unspoiled Himalayan landscapes.

Trekking Plan

Duration: 17 Days 16 Nights

Sikkim Tour For 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS


  • 1 Day Bagdogra - Gangtok

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.

  • 2 Day Gangtok Sightseeing & preparation for expedition

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

  • 3 Day Gangtok - Yuksam (134 kms/5 hrs)

In the morning after breakfast drive towards Yuksom, the base of our expedition. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse.

  • 4 Day Yuksom to Sachen

Many travellers like to cover the whole distance from Yuksom to Tshoka in a single day, but the idea is insane as at the end of the trip body loses all its stamina. So you wisely break it up to two parts. The first one is your destination for your day – Sachen located at (2250 meters) above the sea level. Located at the Total Distance of 8 kilometre and can take 4 hours to reach Sachen from Yuksom and is a great place for nature lovers and solitude seekers.

  • 5 Day Sachen to Tshoka

Another Day from Sachen to Tshoka is bid energizing as walking will be stiff up till Tshoka. Situated at 2900 meters above sea level. Tshoka offers government and private huts and stalls. View of Pandim and ranges are visible in the left of the Camping sites when the weather is clear.

  • 6 Day Tshoka to Dzongri

Dzongri at an altitude of 3,900 meters is about 10 kilometres away from Tshoka and can take 6 hours. It is a complete ascend to the higher altitude and some can develop signs of altitude sickness as one mounts higher. Believed to be in the middle of Dzongri and Tshoka, you will come to Phedang on the route to Dzongri at an altitude of 3,500 meters. When the weather is favourable on the left side it offers the view of Singalila Range, and on the right side it offers the view of Mt Pandim, Mt Tenzing Khang, Mt Jophnu, and Oklathang Range etc.

  • 7 Day Dzongri Rest

Dzongri is a large cauldron, mostly meadows, surrounded in all directions by the mighty peaks of the Kanchenjunga range. Camp overnight at Dzongri. In every direction is a snow peak to be looked at and admired. In the morning after coffee or tea you can head up to Dzongri Top at 4:00 am to see the Sunrise and Breath-taking view of Mt, Khangchendzonga, Mt Pandim, and Mt Kabru north and South, Rathong Peak. After descending down have your breakfast and you can move your steps to Dzongrilla Pass at an altitude of 4,500 Meters. Which offers rear view of Rathong Peak, Frey Peak, and Kabru and so on.

  • 8 Day Dzongri to Thangsing via Kokchurung

Thangsing actually means a flatland and is at the distance of 9 kilometres from Dzongri at an altitude of 3930 meters. It can take five hours from Dzongri to reach the trekkers hut. Thangsing even though it is lower in altitude than Dzongri it is colder as moister laden wind keeps blowing inside the Thangsing Valley. Sometimes Wind turn harsh especially in the afternoon in Thangsing and Lamuney area. Great towering view of Mt. Pandim, Jophnu, and Tenzing Khang at the right side of the camp will awestruck your eyes.

  • 9 Day Thangsing to ABC load ferry (4500) 4 km. 2 &half hrs.
  • 10 Day Extra Day

The day is for  acclimatization and exploration. Overnight stay.

  • 11 Day Extra Day for load ferry. Overnight stay.
  • 12 Day ABC to Camp 1 (5000mtr.) Route open.
  • 13 Day Camp 1 to Summit. After summit take photos then back to camp 1.
  • 14 Day Camp 1 to Base camp Thangsing. All the climbing equipment’s are collected at Thangsing and packed for heading down to Yuksom.
  • 15 Day Thangsing to Tshoka

To Descend down to Tshoka one does not have to go all the way round to Dzongri. Kokchurung offers alternative to Tshoka. The route from Kokchurung connects to Phedang. The middle point of Dzongri and Tshoka. The narrow path will prove to be enjoying walk for nature lovers. Four and half hour Walk among thickest bushes of different floral species will reach you to Phedang and further down descend via very same route that you climbed up to Dzongri will take you to Tshoka which can take not more than 2 hours.

  • 16 Day Tshoka to Yuksom

Descend through the same route that you ascended earlier from Yuksom to Tshoka will reach you to Yuksom in the afternoon time.

  • 17 Day Yuksam - Bagdogra (123 kms / 6-7 hrs)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Bagdogra and from here take a flight for onward destination. Trip and Services Ends Here

Inclusion

Inclusions

• Pick up & drop including all necessary transportation
• Hotels Accommodation in Gangtok & Yuksom with (With BB PLAN)
• Trekking support with trekking guide, cook, potters, yaks
• Trekking accommodation with meals & beverages
• Services for trekking permit, Kanchenjunga National Park fees
• Expedition Royalties fee & other necessary services
• Expedition Royalties - The following royalties are levied for the expeditions 
• For foreign expedition teams: US$ 500 per team of up to four members, Eight members US$ 700 per   
team of upto eight members and US$ 100 for every additional member.

Exclusion

Exclusion

• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
• Telephone, alcohol and personal insurance however cover immediate medical facilities
• Extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide /strike /accidents/natural calamities, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Tips and etc
• Travel insurance
Insurance

The following minimum insurance coverage is compulsory.
Expedition members: Rs. 3 lakhs per member
Camp crew: Rs. 1 lakh per person
Porters: Rs. 50,000/- per person
Animals: Rs. 20,000/- per animal
Please noted are following information as below.
It’s very necessary 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.
 
Expedition ensured that the mountain was left pristine and all non bio -degradable items were brought back and disposed. All major group equipment was supplied by organizer consisting of carabiners, ice bars, dead-man, climbing ropes, Ice axe, ascenders, descenders, crampons etc. of International climbing standards. The vertical climb of more than 90 degrees was negotiated on fixed ropes and ice screws as per the plan.