Mt. Jupono Climbing

Mt. Jupono Climbing

Mt. Jupono Climbing

Mount Jopuno is an attractive trekking peak located at an altitude of 5603 meters in Sikkim. Situated in the western part of Sikkim within the Kanchendzonga National Park, this peak follows the same route as the Dzongri-Goechala trek until the base camp.

While journeying towards the Goecha La Pass, one can clearly spot this breathtaking peak from the Okhlathang valley. It has become a popular destination for mountaineers and peak climbers worldwide, especially since the Sikkim government recently made it accessible. During this journey, hikers and thrill-seekers can relish the enchanting sights of the captivating peaks in the Sikkim Himalayas.

Mt. Jupono Climbing, Sikkim

Trip Highlights & Attractions

Trekking to Mount Jopuno allows climbers to explore beautiful places such as Goechala, Dzongri, Dzongri-La, and other Alpine valleys, which are renowned for adventure trekking. These locations are known for their serene beauty and stunning landscapes. This exotic trip offers a hair-raising and comprehensive trek to the majestic Mount Jopuno. The journey is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking contentment in the midst of the pristine surroundings of this peak.

Mt. Jupono Climbing, Itinerary

On arrival at Bagdogra or Bhadrapur airport, meet our representative and then drive towards Gangtok. On arrival in Gangtok, check in at your already booked hotel. The evening is free for leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
The day is free for to rest or enjoy sightseeing of Gangtok. One can also do shopping during the leisure time. The day is also free to clear all final permit procedure and introduce you with the expedition staff; they will assist you and also go with you during the trip.
In the morning after breakfast drive towards Yuksom, the base of our expedition. Dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The day is for acclimatization and exploration. Overnight stay.
All the climbing equipment’s are collected at Thangsing and packed for heading down to Yuksom.
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.
Descend through the same route that you ascended earlier from Yuksom to Tshoka will reach you to Yuksom in the afternoon time.
In the morning after breakfast drive to Airport and from here take a flight for onward destination.

Cost Includes

  • Pick up & drop including all necessary transportation
  • Hotels Accommodation in Gangtok & Lachung and Darjeeling with (With BB PLAN)
  • Trekking support with trekking guide, cook, potters, yaks
  • Trekking accommodation with meals & beverages
  • Services for trekking permit, 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,
    US$ 700 per team of up to eight members and
    US$ 100 for every additional member.

Cost Excludes

  • Expenses of a 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 note:

The expedition made sure to leave the mountain in pristine condition and brought back and disposed of all non-biodegradable items. The organizer provided major group equipment such as carabiners, ice bars, deadman anchors, climbing ropes, ice axes, ascenders, descenders, and crampons, all meeting international climbing standards. The vertical climb of over 90 degrees was managed using fixed ropes and ice screws according to the plan.

Trekking and Climbing Permit
Attention all trekkers: A trekking permit is required for the restricted area that we will be trekking in. Please be informed that the area will officially open soon, and it is imperative to obtain a special permit well in advance. Kindly remind all members to bring four copies of their passport photos. The permit can be acquired in advance by submitting photocopies of your passport and Indian visa, along with four passport-sized photos. Please note that the permit process may take up to a week.

Trip Facts
Trip ID:
SKEX-02
Trip type:
Sikkim Climbing
Trip grade:
Difficult
Starting from:
Gangtok
Ending at:
Yuksam
Trip duration:
17 Days
Base price:
$$$$ USD
Max altitude:
5605 Meters
Accommodation at:
Lodge/Tea House/Tent
Group Size:
2-16 Person
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