Mt. Brumkhangse


Positioned at the imposing and surreal location of North Sikkim, Brumkhangse Peak has been opened for expedition since 2005. It is a moderate grade of trek that is isolated from other major peaks of Sikkim. The excursion passes through the exquisite valley of Lachung. In addition to this, one can also relish the vistas of splendid and breathtaking peaks such as Eagle Peak, Pheling Peak, etc. The trekkers can drench themselves in the opulence of nature with enjoying the vistas of absorbing panorama. The intact beauty of the trail can simply spellbind the travelers in no time.

Difficulty
Difficult( D )
Elevation
5635 (mt.)
Location
North Sikkim
Best time to visit
March,April,May

Itinerary Details

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Day 1

On arrival at Siliguri (West Bengal), drive towards Gangtok via Rangpo (Check post of Sikkim).

Day 2

In the morning after breakfast, proceed from Gangtok to Lachung . En-route, you will visit the Tashi view point, Kabi Longtsok, Seven sister's water fall and Singhik view point. Later after lunch on route, you will continue to Lachung. On arrival, check in at the hotel in Lachung and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Day 3

After Breakfast in the morning, you will head to Shiv Mandir, a short drive of max 2 hours via Yumthang. Overnight stay in base camp at Shiv Mandir.

Day 4

This day, you can explore Brumkhangse Valley. After breakfast in the morning, you will start journey and try to reach some good height so that you can acclimatize well. Later in the afternoon, descend back to the base camp.

Day 5

Real Treks start from today when you will trek from the base camp to advance base camp.. There is very less trail so one has to walk through steep shrubby and rock terrain. It will be good if you put your camp near water source. Overnight stay in tents

Day 6

Today, you will start climbing towards Brumkhangse Glacier. The initial 200Mts are quite steep and crevassed. By keeping to the right side as much as possible, you will emerge on the upper glacier and gentler terrain. Keeping hard right on the glacier under a rock ridge you will find safe and easy passage to Camp 1. This spot provides a safe, open camping area, with running water on nearby rocks. Take pleasure of an overnight stay at Camp 1

Day 7

Today early in the morning, route starts again from the right side of the glacier, until you reached a prominent col at c.5330m. On the left of the col is our Summit, which we called Brumkhangshe South (c5635m). The climbing is straightforward on steep snow slopes till Summit. After Summit takes pictures, enjoy panoramic views and later descend to camp 1. Enjoy an overnight stay at Camp 1.

Day 8

In the morning after breakfast, pack your things and descend directly to base camp by passing advance base camp. It will be much easier walking down after staying at high altitude. An overnight At Base Camp.

Day 9

The day will be an easier one for you after treks and climbing in high altitude. In the morning after breakfast, we will pack our bags and drive down to Gangtok Via Lachung

Day 10

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