Guicha La Trek (late Nov 2022)

Introduction

I hiked to Guicha La (also spelt as Goecha La, Goche La, etc), a high altitude pass in the eastern Himalaya near the south-eastern flank of Kanchenjunga, during late November 2022.  This was a 6-day trek. The trekking party consisted of 3 members, including a Guide.

Sandakphu Trek (26-28 Sep 2018)

Introduction

Towards the end of September 2018, I did a short 3-day trek to Sandakphu (elevation 11,700'), West Bengal, India. 

From Sandakphu, weather permitting, one can see 4 of the 5 highest peaks in the world - Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu, in addition to a host of 7,000m and 6,000m peaks in the eastern Himalayas.

Ladakh Trip (15 - 19 June 2016)

Introduction

I paid a short visit to Ladakh earlier this year, in mid June 2016.

Ladakh lies in the northern-most part of India. It lies north of the Himalayas and is a cold and dry high altitude plateau interspersed with mountain ranges.

Journey to Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim (28 - 30 April 2015)

Overview

I needed to go to Kalimpong, West Bengal, for some personal work, during the end of April 2015.
I had  always wanted to go closer to the High Himalayas, and on to the Tibetan plateau. Having read a lot about Gurudongmar Lake on the net, i decided to pay a visit,