In Sikkim, most of the peaks above 6000m are banned from scaling due to the religious sentiments, however there are still few peaks open for scaling.
Mt. Thingchinkhang (6010m) and Mt.Jopunu (5030m) are situated in western Sikkim and falls under Khangchendzonga National Park which is window to natural beauties, bio- diversity, sacred lakes and snow capped mountains. One can see this peak from Okhlathang Valley while trekking to Gochala (pass). These two peaks have been declared by Sikkim Govt. as climbing peaks only recently. Since then it had caught the eyes of many mountaineers, but it has only been appreciated much than climbed.
Mt. Thingchinkhang and Mt. Jopuno can prove just more than a trekking peak for many mountain climbers. From the summit of these peaks one can enjoy a breath taking view of some of the most beautiful mountains of Sikkim Himalayas. Mt. Pandim (6691m) stands to the towering heights just in the same range where these trekking peaks rises. Just across Okhlathang Valley one can see peaks like Gocha, Rathong, Kabru sisters, Siniolchu and the mighty Khangchendzonga. Mt. Makalu in Nepal is also seen from here.
The approach trek is one of the most beautiful trails in the Himalayas and takes you through Rhododendron bushes and alpine meadows. To the adventure lovers these peaks provide an ultimate thrill combined with gentle trekking and will be an experience of a lifetime.
PEAKS BEOLW 6500 METERS FOR CLIMBING
Name of Peaks
Height
Mt. Tenchenkhang
6010m 27o 33”
Latd 88o 16”Lgt 78-A-2
Mt. Jopon
5030m
Mt. Lamo Ongden
5862m 27o 43”
Latd 88o 30”Lgt 78-A-6
Mt. Yajuknamteng
5643m 27o 43”
Latd 88o 24”Lgt 78-A-6
And lot more, which are not in the banned list.
UNCLIMBED VIRGIN PEAKS IN SIKKIM:
Name of Peaks
Height
Zemu Peak
7730m 27o 42”
88o 11” Lgt 78-A-2
Dome Khang
7442m 27o 53”
88o 09” Lgt 78-A-1
Pauhunri
780m 27o 57”
88o 51” Lgt 78-A-13o
SPECIAL RULES REGARDING EXPEDITIONS IN SIKKIM:
To summarize: The proposal to undertake mountaineering will have to be cleared by the following.
First an N.O.C or recommendation from Home department Govt. of Sikkim, which will be issued by Joint secy. FRO Home.
Application along with the NOC to be submitted to IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) New Delhi.
Same copy of Application to Ministry of Defense Govt. of India New Delhi.
Copy of the same for Resident commissioner Sikkim house, New Delhi. Govt. of Sikkim for follows up.
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