Partners For Goecha La trek in October 2008

roy_supratim05 · Jul 26th, 2008, 15:03

Thanks Arindam,

So a tentative group have been formed and now we should meet with each other for other things and itineraries. Tell me a suitable place and day when we can meet.

I've already checked for train tickets and all have already waiting lists

. Anyway we still have option for NBSTC/SBSTC Rocket Bus Services, by which we can reach within 8:00 AM.

Waiting for your reply.

arindamdhar0 · Jul 26th, 2008, 15:29

I talked with them and they said "yes" but on Monday i can confirm u.Problem, some of my friends have is duration.14 days.....Can we make it in 12 days?

roy_supratim05 · Jul 26th, 2008, 16:15

Day 1 3rd Oct: Board Train(Sealdah)/Bus(Esplanade) for NJP/SNT
Day 2 4th Oct: Reach NJP Station/SNT Bus Stand -> Yaksom by share jeep -> Stay, arrange guide-porter, permits, utensils, ration etc.
Day 3 5th Oct: Yaksom - Tsoka
Day 4 6th Oct: Tsoka - Dzongri
Day 5 7th Oct: Dzongri - Thansing
Day 6 8th Oct: Thansing - Zemathang
Day 7 9th Oct: Zemathang - Goecha La - Samiti
Day 8 10th Oct: Samiti - Kokchurang
Day 9 11th Oct: Kokchurang - Tsoka
Day 10 12th Oct: Tsoka - Yaksom
Day 11 13th Oct: Yaksom - Shiliguri - Board Train/Bus at night
Day 12 14th Oct: Reach Kolkata at morning

It can be done in 12 days (though no reserve day and a bit hectic, still doable).

3rd - We can start after attending office - No leave
4th - Saturday - No leave
5th - Sunday - No leave
6th - Saptami - No leave
7th - Ashtami - No leave
8th - Navami - No leave
9th - Dashami - No leave
10th - Leave
11th - Leave
12th - Leave
13th - Leave
14th - Leave

So as per my assumption, we have to take only 5 days leave.

What you say??

arindamdhar0 · Jul 26th, 2008, 17:00

Ya u r right.

Its ok 4 me.now lets see what they say.5 day leave.
good job supratim...for all those details

roy_supratim05 · Jul 27th, 2008, 00:44

Hi Arindam,

I'm attaching a PDF file where you can find all the required itineraries and approximate budget. If you think it need any corrections, plz. let me know.

arindamdhar0 · Jul 28th, 2008, 19:55

now we r three..we need some more trekkers .lets see any one from here .....

prashb · Jul 31st, 2008, 20:05

Hi Supratim/Arindam,
About time I finalized my Himalayan trek.I would like to join you guys for the Goecha La trek. The timing and schedule sounds good.
Initially I was intending to do either Roopkund or Hampta Pass and Chandratal. But I haven't managed to find anybody going there in Sept-Oct. No regrets though!! Whether western or eastern Himalayas, I love them all the same. Plus, I always wanted to visit Sikkim.
Now the only hard part will be convincing my manager to grant me leave

Let me know if you guys are OK with having me in the team.

arindamdhar0 · Jul 31st, 2008, 23:10

That's good news ....hope u can convince your mgr,u have to take (i think)5-6 days leave which is less in respect to our total days(14).
Now please let us know when u can confirmed..then we will meet with each other for other things and itineraries.r u located now in bangalore or bangaluru?

prashb · Aug 1st, 2008, 00:34

Hey Arindam,
I am not as lucky as you. Being a Bangalore techie, I get an off only on Oct 2nd and 9th. So for me, I would need to demand atleast 7-8 days leave, and I hope I can convince my Manager. Will get it confirmed by tomorrow, or max by Monday.
Btw, it will not be feasible for me to meet up with you guys anytime before the trek. I cant come all the way to Kolkata, nor can you guys come here

Unless you wanna trek the Nilgiris/ Coorg, in which case you can make Bangalore your base

arindamdhar0 · Aug 1st, 2008, 00:47

ha ha..

.will definitly go one day for nilgiri trek.i was in bangalore last year..anyway we can discus n finalize it by phone also...

roy_supratim05 · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:30

my God, I didn't checked, team has been formed

. Well Arindam, now we should meet and finalize the itineraries and will make a conversation over phone with Prashb.

arindamdhar0 · Aug 1st, 2008, 12:29

Supratim
Let him confirm first..then next week we will meet somewhere for finalizing every thing.

roy_supratim05 · Aug 1st, 2008, 14:14

Plz. check the modified PDF file for itinerary details.

Actually there is no need for a so called Guide on Goecha-La route, routes are almost well marked and porters are enough to guide up to Goecha-La.

So inspite of 1 Guide and 2 Yaks I considered 2 Porters and 1 Yak. Budget will be cheaper and also porters will cook for us

.

Total cost come down to below 6000/-.

ks_bluechip · Aug 1st, 2008, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy_supratim05

Plz. check the modified PDF file for itinerary details.

Actually there is no need for a so called Guide on Goecha-La route, routes are almost well marked and porters are enough to guide up to Goecha-La.

So inspite of 1 Guide and 2 Yaks I considered 2 Porters and 1 Yak. Budget will be cheaper and also porters will cook for us

.

Total cost come down to below 6000/-.

Roy_supratim05: Excellent details in your PDF; you are very meticulous!

I am tempted to join your trek

Would have joined too (since my last trek there, got aborted at Dzongri) had it not clashed with some other program in those October dates.

Best Wishes on your Trek!
.

roy_supratim05 · Aug 1st, 2008, 15:28

Thanks KS, it would be great if your program not clashing with our and you can join us. Anyway, may be we will do some other trek together

.

Jul 26th, 2008, 15:03	#16
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 417	Thanks Arindam, So a tentative group have been formed and now we should meet with each other for other things and itineraries. Tell me a suitable place and day when we can meet. I've already checked for train tickets and all have already waiting lists . Anyway we still have option for NBSTC/SBSTC Rocket Bus Services, by which we can reach within 8:00 AM. Waiting for your reply. __________________ Supratim My Travelogs

Jul 31st, 2008, 20:05	#22
prashb Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	count me in Hi Supratim/Arindam, About time I finalized my Himalayan trek.I would like to join you guys for the Goecha La trek. The timing and schedule sounds good. Initially I was intending to do either Roopkund or Hampta Pass and Chandratal. But I haven't managed to find anybody going there in Sept-Oct. No regrets though!! Whether western or eastern Himalayas, I love them all the same. Plus, I always wanted to visit Sikkim. Now the only hard part will be convincing my manager to grant me leave Let me know if you guys are OK with having me in the team.

Jul 31st, 2008, 23:10	#23
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	That's good news ....hope u can convince your mgr,u have to take (i think)5-6 days leave which is less in respect to our total days(14). Now please let us know when u can confirmed..then we will meet with each other for other things and itineraries.r u located now in bangalore or bangaluru? Last edited by arindamdhar0 : Aug 1st, 2008 at 00:36.

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Jul 26th, 2008, 15:29	#17
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	I talked with them and they said "yes" but on Monday i can confirm u.Problem, some of my friends have is duration.14 days.....Can we make it in 12 days?

Jul 26th, 2008, 16:15	#18
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 417	Day 1 3rd Oct: Board Train(Sealdah)/Bus(Esplanade) for NJP/SNT Day 2 4th Oct: Reach NJP Station/SNT Bus Stand -> Yaksom by share jeep -> Stay, arrange guide-porter, permits, utensils, ration etc. Day 3 5th Oct: Yaksom - Tsoka Day 4 6th Oct: Tsoka - Dzongri Day 5 7th Oct: Dzongri - Thansing Day 6 8th Oct: Thansing - Zemathang Day 7 9th Oct: Zemathang - Goecha La - Samiti Day 8 10th Oct: Samiti - Kokchurang Day 9 11th Oct: Kokchurang - Tsoka Day 10 12th Oct: Tsoka - Yaksom Day 11 13th Oct: Yaksom - Shiliguri - Board Train/Bus at night Day 12 14th Oct: Reach Kolkata at morning It can be done in 12 days (though no reserve day and a bit hectic, still doable). 3rd - We can start after attending office - No leave 4th - Saturday - No leave 5th - Sunday - No leave 6th - Saptami - No leave 7th - Ashtami - No leave 8th - Navami - No leave 9th - Dashami - No leave 10th - Leave 11th - Leave 12th - Leave 13th - Leave 14th - Leave So as per my assumption, we have to take only 5 days leave. What you say??

Jul 26th, 2008, 17:00	#19
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	Ya u r right. Its ok 4 me.now lets see what they say.5 day leave. good job supratim...for all those details

Jul 28th, 2008, 19:55	#21
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	now we r three..we need some more trekkers .lets see any one from here .....

Aug 1st, 2008, 00:34	#24
prashb Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7	Hey Arindam, I am not as lucky as you. Being a Bangalore techie, I get an off only on Oct 2nd and 9th. So for me, I would need to demand atleast 7-8 days leave, and I hope I can convince my Manager. Will get it confirmed by tomorrow, or max by Monday. Btw, it will not be feasible for me to meet up with you guys anytime before the trek. I cant come all the way to Kolkata, nor can you guys come here Unless you wanna trek the Nilgiris/ Coorg, in which case you can make Bangalore your base

Aug 1st, 2008, 00:47	#25
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	ha ha.. .will definitly go one day for nilgiri trek.i was in bangalore last year..anyway we can discus n finalize it by phone also...

Aug 1st, 2008, 09:30	#26
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 417	my God, I didn't checked, team has been formed . Well Arindam, now we should meet and finalize the itineraries and will make a conversation over phone with Prashb.

Aug 1st, 2008, 12:29	#27
arindamdhar0 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 59	Supratim Let him confirm first..then next week we will meet somewhere for finalizing every thing.

Aug 1st, 2008, 15:28	#30
roy_supratim05 Mountain is calling!! Dare to Challange . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 417	Thanks KS, it would be great if your program not clashing with our and you can join us. Anyway, may be we will do some other trek together .