Since Nepal Mountaineering Association issued permits for Chekijo only from 2002, very few attempts to its summits have been made. As a moderately difficult climb, the Chekijo peak requires its climbers to have some technical knowledge in mountain climbing
Elevation : 6257m | Range/Region : Gaurishankar/Dolakha |
Latitude : 27o54'00" | Longitude : 85o24'36" |
Royalty Group : A | Trip duration : 23-25 days |
Trip Grade : AD | Starts : Shingati |
Mt Chekijo climbing peak located in the Gaurishankar mountain region in the district of Dolkaha in Nepal. The climbing permit was first issued in 2002 and since then Mt Chekijo has had less than 100 attempts made on its summit. The recognised route is Charikot-Simigaon-Beding-BC. The summit of the Chekijo peak offers panoramic views of the Langtang, Jugal, Ganesha, Shisha Pangma, Gaurishanker and the Dorje Lakpa peaks. Other smaller peaks are also visible once we make it to the summit.
Interestingly, the location of the nearby peak of Gaurishankar (7,134 m) sets the meridan for Nepal Standard Time, which is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT. The climbing permits were first issued for Mt Chekijo in 2002 and from 2006 to 2010 it had seen only eight small-sized groups attempting its summit.
As a moderately difficult climb, the Chekijo peak requires its climbers to have some technical knowledge in mountain climbing.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu International Airport- T I A (1300m) and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast we set out for an extensive guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valleys cultural, historical, religious (world heritage) sites. During the course, we visit the famous Pashupatinath temple of Lord Shiva situated at the holy bank of River Bagmati where we will also observe the Hindu cremation ritual. We then proceed to the Boudhanath stupa, a major pilgrimage centre for the Buddhist faith which also is the largest of its kind in the world. We then have a short break for lunch followed by a visit to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the Monkey Temple from where we can have a bird’s eye view of whole of Kathmandu valley. Following this we then proceed for a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the oldest royal palace of Kathmandu and a UNESCO world heritage site. The whole area of Kathmandu Durbar Square is dotted with numerous fascinating Nepalese architect dating back many centuries. The site is also the home to Nepal’s living Goddess – Kumari, where we will also have the opportunity to experience firsthand this unique Nepali tradition. In the evening we will attend the welcome dinner hosted by Makalu Adventure with live Nepalese culture shows.
Day 03: Drive to Shingati.
Day 04: Trek to Jagat.
Day 05: Trek to Simigaun.
Day 06: Trek to Gyalche.
Day 07: Trek to Beding.
Day 08: Acclimatization in Beding.
Day 09: Trek to Chekigo Base Camp.
Day 10- 17: Mt. Chekijo climbing period.
Day 18: Trek back to bedding.
Day 19: Trek to Simigaon.
Day 20: Trek to Jagat.
Day 21: Trek to Shingati.
Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu, hotel.
Day 23: Full day leisure at Kathmandu or self exploration if you would like. In the afternoon you could go for last minute shopping while gathering at late afternoon for a rather jubilant farewell dinner – cocktail party hosted by Makalu Adventure.
Day 24: Final departure
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