A History Of Mountaineering in Sikkim
The first European to explore the Kanchenjungha area was Douglas W.
Fresfield who reached its base in 1899 from the Green Lake Basin area. A
German expedition led by Paul Bauer made the first attempt to reach the
summit in 1929 followed by another attempt in 1931 and reached an altitude
of 26,000 ft. In 1955 Charles Evans conquered Kanchenjungha a few feet below
the summit from the Nepal side.
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In 1977 an expedition led by Major Prem Chand reached a few feets
below the summit. In 1987, an Assam Rifles expedition attempted the peak. In
1991 an Indo Japanese expedition led by Hukam Singh and Yoshio Ogata
conquered the peak. The Kabru was first climbed in 1935 by a British C. R.
Cooke. The Pyramid Peak was first conquered in 1949 by a Swiss R. Dittert. A
British A. M. Kallas, climbed the Paunhri in 1911.
The summit of Siniolchu was first reached by a German in 1936. It was later
again climbed by the famous Sikkimese Everester Sonam Gyatso. Pandim was
climbed in 1993 by a team from the Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute.
Rathong was conquered by an Indian expedition in 1964.
Suggested Trekking Itinerary
The following iteneraries have been drawn up with Yuksum as base. You can
also draw up your own detailed trek itinerary with the help of the Adventure
Division of Sikkim Tourism or any other recognized travel agent in Sikkim.
Trekkers hut along trek routes are at Pemayangtse, Khechopalri, Yuksum,
Tsokha, Dzongri, Thangshing, Zemathang, Chaurigang, Tashiding, Varsey,
Yangang, Rabongla, Sang & Sikip.
MONASTIC TREK
March - May / October - December
Pemayangtse - Sangacholing - Khecheopalri - Dubdi - Sinon - Tashiding -
Ralang.
RHODODENDRON TREK
March - May
Naya bazar - Hilley / Soreng - Varsey - Dentam - Pemayangtse.
KHANGCHENDZONGA
Mid March - Mid June / October - December
Yuksum - Bakhim - Tsokha - Dzongri - Thanghing / Bikbari - Zemathang /
Chaurigang - Goecha la / Rathong glacier and back.
CORONATION TREK
October - December
Rumtek - Sang - Yangang - Rabongla - Tashiding - Yuksum
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River Rafting Tours in Sikkim
River rafting enthusiasts have two rivers - the Teesta and Rangit gushing
through this paradise country. Beginners as well as experienced adventurers
can seek the assistance of the Department of Tourism and travel agents for
arranging river rafting trips.
Teesta Experience : Makha - Sirwani - Bardang - Rongpo
Rangeet Experience : Sikip - Jorethang - Majitar - Melli
Kayaking is undertaken on the Teesta and is arranged for special groups.
Some experience in Kayaking is required. Kayaks are available with Sikkim
Tourism.
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Mountain Biking in Sikkim
Mountain Biking is another adventure that has been recently introduced in
Sikkim. Most of the roads in Sikkim are negotiable by mountain bikes. This
sport is definitely poised to become popular in Sikkim in the near future.
This sport is being promoted in most parts of North Sikkim & West Sikkim
and is attracting travelers from across the world.
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