Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition

Climbing the neighboring peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga in Sikkim

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Duration
17 Days, 16 Nights
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Highest Altitude:
6010m
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Grade:
Challenging +
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Best Time:
April, Oct, Nov
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Yuksom
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Airport:
Bagdogra, West Bengal
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Railway:
New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Key Geographical Highlights

12 Popular Peaks:

Kanchenjunga ( 8586m ), Talung ( 7349m ), Rathong ( 6679m ), Koktang ( 6147m ), Simvo ( 6812m ), Frey ( 5853m ), Kabru S ( 7318m ), Kabru Dome ( 6600m ), Kabru Forked ( 6100m ), Pandim ( 6691m ), Tenchenkhang ( 6010m ), Jupono ( 5650m )

1 High Passes:

Goecha La ( 4950m )

4 Lakes:

Goecha Lake ( 4775m ), Samity Lake ( 4301m ), Goecha Lake 2 ( 4795m ), Goecha Lake 3 ( 4699m )

1 Villages:

Yuksom

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Khanchendzonga National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayYuksom 1700m
Arrive In Yuksom
Overnight In: Yuksom (1700m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Where and How To Reach Yuksom
We will receive you in Bagdogra airport. Upon meeting you, we will head towards Yuksom, a beautiful village in West Sikkim from where we start our trek to base camp
Day 1
300 - Bagdogra
Day 1
1700 - Yuksom
6hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DaySachen 2179m
From Yuksom (1700m ) To Sachen (2179m ) - 3 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Sachen (2179m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Sachen
Day 2
1700 - Yuksom
Day 2
2180 - Sachen
8Km, 3hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayTshokha 2956m
From Sachen (2179m ) To Tshokha (2956m ) - 3 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Tshokha (2956m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Tshokha
Day 3
2180 - Sachen
Day 3
2960 - Tshokha
7Km, 3hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayDzongri 3960m
From Tshokha (2956m ) To Dzongri (3960m ), Via - Phedang (3500m ), Deurali Top (3980m ) - 6 Hrs. 11 Kms
Overnight In: Dzongri (3960m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Dzongri
Day 4
2960 - Tshokha
Day 4
3500 - Phedang
Day 4
3980 - Deurali Top
Day 4
3960 - Dzongri
11Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 5Acclimatization DayDzongri 3960m
Explore Dzongri Top, Dzongri La & Nearby. - 2 Hrs. 4 Kms
Overnight In: Dzongri (3960m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Acclimatization walk to Dzongri Top
Day 5
3960 - Dzongri
Day 5
3960 - Dzongri
Day 5
4300 - Dzongri Top, Dzongri La
Day 5
3960 - Dzongri
4Km, 2hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayThansing 3890m
From Dzongri (3960m ) To Thansing (3890m ), Via - Kokchurong (3660m ) - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Thansing (3890m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Thansing
Day 6
3960 - Dzongri
Day 6
3660 - Kokchurong
Day 6
3890 - Thansing
8Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayTenchenkhang Base Camp 4200m
From Thansing (3890m ) To Tenchenkhang Base Camp (4200m ) - 4-5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Tenchenkhang Base Camp (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to base camp
Day 7
3890 - Thansing
Day 7
4200 - Tenchenkhang Base Camp
8Km, 4-5hrs.
▼ Day 8Load Ferry DayBase Camp 4200m
Load Ferry to Tenchenkhang Camp 1. Setup Campsite. Return To Base Camp - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Base Camp (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Load ferry to Advanced Camp
Day 8
4200 - Base Camp
Day 8
4200 - Base Camp
Day 8
5000 - Tenchenkhang Camp 1
Day 8
4200 - Base Camp
10Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayCamp 1 5000m
From Base Camp (4200m ) To Camp 1 (5000m ) - 4 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Camp 1 (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 9
4200 - Base Camp
Day 9
5000 - Camp 1
5Km, 4hrs.
▼ Day 10Load Ferry DayCamp 1 5000m
Load Ferry to Tenchenkhang Camp 2. Setup Campsite. Return To Camp 1 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Camp 1 (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 10
5000 - Camp 1
Day 10
5000 - Camp 1
Day 10
5400 - Tenchenkhang Camp 2
Day 10
5000 - Camp 1
8Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayCamp 2 5400m
From Camp 1 (5000m ) To Camp 2 (5400m ) - 4 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Camp 2 (5400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 11
5000 - Camp 1
Day 11
5400 - Camp 2
5Km, 4hrs.
▼ Day 12Summit DayCamp 2 5400m
Summit . Return To Camp 2. Explore Tenchenkhang Peak & Nearby. - 7 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Camp 2 (5400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 12
5400 - Camp 2
Day 12
5400 - Camp 2
Day 12
6010 - Tenchenkhang Peak
Day 12
5400 - Camp 2
12Km, 7hrs.
▼ Day 13Contingency Day
Overnight In: Camp 2 (5400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
This is a planned reserved day to keep a window for bad weather and other contingencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day at any other campsite of our liking. The cost of this day is included in the trek package. If you decide to finish your trek instead of utilizing this reserved day, no money will be refunded and the local resources will be paid in full
Day 13
5400 - Camp 2
Day 13
5400 - Camp 2
5Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 14Trekking DayThansing 4200m
From Camp 2 (5400m ) To Thansing (4200m ) - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Thansing (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 14
5400 - Camp 2
Day 14
4200 - Thansing
7hrs.
▼ Day 15Trekking DayTshokha 2956m
From Thansing (4200m ) To Tshokha (2956m ) - 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Tshokha (2956m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 15
4200 - Thansing
Day 15
2960 - Tshokha
14Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 16Trekking DayYuksom 1700m
From Tshokha (2956m ) To Yuksom (1700m ) - 6 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Yuksom (1700m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Day 16
2960 - Tshokha
Day 16
1700 - Yuksom
15Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 17Departure DayBagdogra 300m
Departure From Yuksom
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Day 17
1700 - Yuksom
Day 17
300 - Bagdogra
6hrs.

Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition introduction

Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition - An Elaborate Description

Though graded as a trekking peak, climbing Tenchenkhang is a bit more than that. Anyone who has trekked to Goechala or Sandakphu will be fascinated by this peak, especially the view of this peak from the campsite of Thansing is just breathtaking !!

Tenchenkhang offers the apt amount of difficulties to any aspiring mountaineer. If you want to convert yourself into a mountaineer or would like to test your mountaineering skills, this is the peak for you. However, if you underestimate0 this peak to be a mere trekking peak, difficult mountaineering learning awaits you.

Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition highlights

Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition - Why Its A Must-Do

Summit of Tenchenkhang 6010 meters
Panorama of more than 16 peaks of Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. Chomolhari, Narsing, Jupono, Tenchenkhang, Pandim, Simvo, Goecha Peak, Forked Peak, Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna, Frey, Rathong, Koktang, South Kabru, North Kabru, etc
Trek through the rhododendron forest in the Himalayas. Rhododendrons bloom during late March to early July.
Birding and animal sight, if lucky.
Sunrise and sunset on the mountain peaks.
Lepcha, Sikkimese, Nepali and Subba culture.
Borderline treks which swings between India and Nepal multiple times. The villages that comes on the way are very beautiful.

Climbing Permit For Mt. Thinchenkhang

We will make the Climbing permit for Mt. Thinchenkhang. The permit fee charged to clients will be on an actual basis + 15% HH Service Charge. Below is the tentative structure of the peak climbing permit.

IMF Handling Fee:

US$ 500 for a party of two members.
US$ 200 each, for additional members up to seven.
Thereafter, for each additional member US$ 250, up to a maximum limit of twelve members.
Liaison Officer Equipment Hire charges US$ 500 in addition to the handling charges.

Sikkim Peak Climbing Royalty:

(a) For foreign expedition team: US $350 per team of up to four members, US $500 per team of up to eight members and US $75 for every additional member.

(b) For domestic expedition team: Rs. 15,000/- per team of up to eight members and Rs. 1,500/- for every additional member.

Kanchenjunga National Park Fees:

For Indian Nationals: INR 350/- per head for the first 7 days. INR 40/- per head-per day for additional days.
For Foreign Nationals: INR 560/- per head for the first 7 days. INR 80/- per head -per day for additional days.
For Students (Indian Nationals): INR 80/- per head for the first 7 days. INR 20/- per head -per day for additional days.
For Local Guides and Porters with the Team: 10/- per head per day
Tent Pitching Charge: 50/- per tent per day
Bed Charges in Log Hut: 100/- per bed per day

Camera Operating Fee:

Still Camera: 30/-
Video Camera: 1000/-
Movie Camera: 35000/-

Insurance Requirement:

Camp crews: Rs. 1 lakh per person.
Porters: Rs. 50,000/- per person.
Pack Animals: Rs. 20,000/- per animal.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate +

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging +

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 20000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Mt. Thinchenkhang Climbing Expedition

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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