Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Cleaning The Singalila Ridge 2009

Dear friends,
 
The cleaning programme to Singalila Ridge is finalized and happening. The itinerary is as follows:
 
Feb 12: Manebhanjan- Tonglu (Thursday)
Feb 13: Tonglu- kalipokhri (Friday)
Feb 14: Kalipokhri- Sandakhphu (Saturday)
Feb 15: Sandakphu- Manebhanjan (Sunday)
 
Notes: This is not a profit making venture. We at Adventure Mania do this Singalila National Park cleaning drive every year. Your contribution will help us pay our staff and the necessary running cost of the trip.
  • we will accept Rs 2100 per person who wishes to join this venture
  • this cost will cover there camping and food
  • on prior notice we will arrange train/airport transfers to Manebhanjan 
  • please try to reach manebhanjan  by 3pm on Feb 12
  • please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any query
cheers!
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Friday, January 23, 2009

Singapore!

Its been too much of ' could have been' and 'should have been' s in my thought and life lately. But roaming around the Esplanade this morning, I have decided NOT to live in the past anymore. :-) It's time for some action! Travelling to Alaska and climbing Denali seems too far fetched this year, but an invitation to climb Eiger, sounds seriously interesting to me!
 
Have been having a very different holiday in Singapore now, for the last few days. In the past, I have always travelled with a purpose, a goal.  Either to climb a mountain, or to develop business. But this time its normal tourist existance. Which seemed boring in the beginning, but slowly its sinking in me, and making me think and ponder. haha!
 
Had fantastic time in the ' National Geographic' stores this evening...memorable indeed!

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Spiti Expedition 2009

Spiti Expedition 2009

 

PEAKS TO BE CLIMBED:

 

1-     MANIRANG 6593M

2-     SAPONANG 5836M

3-     GHUNSARANG 5800M

4-     MANIRANG WEST 5888M

5-     UNNAMED PEAK 6223M

 

DURATION:

·         3 WEEKS(ex Delhi) for climbing Manirang and Manirang West

·         additional 1 week for climbing Saponang, Ghunsarang & peak 6223m

 

BEST SEASON OF CLIMBING: JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

 

Brief History: Manirang was first climbed by Dr J. de V. Graaff and party in 1952. In 1988, Indian Paratroopers made the second ascent of this peak. In 1994, the third ascent of Manirang was made by an Indo-British Team. In 2006, we climbed Manirang. This was the fourth ascent of the mountain.

 

If we can make additional incentive summits. We will be able to make the second ascent of Saponang (5836m), Ghunsarang (5800m),And the first ascent of Unnamed Peak 6223m!

 

Costs Involved:

  • Special offer of US$ 2500 per person available for a limited period only. Please contact ASAP to avail this discounted price.
  • To learn more about this Expedition and our services details please email us. 

 

Type: Ideal for experimenting Alpine style ascent on a Himalayan peak

Grade: Major Mountaineering Expedition with basic snow & ice climbing skills

Cost Include:

 

IMF peak royalty

Restricted Area Fees*as applicable

Liaison Officer Cost

Environment Levy

State Government Fees

Airport Transfer

All accommodation in hotels/guest houses en route road head

All major meals, breakfast en route road head

Hotel in Delhi*

All transport to and fro Delhi

All food up to Base Camp and High Camps

Porters/ponies up to Base Camp

Cook, Kitchen helper in Base

High Altitude Porters to ferry loads, set up high camps, fix ropes etc

Climbing Guide's* support up to Summit

Base Camp Manager*

Base Camp Tents for Members, Kitchen and Dining Tent

Kitchen Utensils and Fuel

Group Gears for climbing e.g. rope, pitons, snow bars, crabs etc

 

Cost Exclude:

 

Food, transport in Delhi

International flights, Airport Tax, Visa costs

Insurance

Individual Climbing Gears and clothing; special individual mountain diet if any

Cost of evacuation in case on accidents or emergencies

Any expense of personal nature

Tips, Laundry, Bar Bills, Telephone Calls, Mineral water

Customs Clearance

 

 

 

Special Offer Price US$ 2500 per person for July-August, 2009 only.

 

Terms and Conditions:

 

1-Offer valid for the month of July-August 2009 only

2- Booking should reach us by March 31, 2009

3- Price valid only for Manirang and Manirang West peaks.

 

ADVENTURE MANIA GRADING SYSTEM

 

WALK UP

 

Generally hands are not required, nor are ice axe/crampons during ideal conditions. Climbs vary in steepness, and may or may not be on trails.

 

SCRAMBLE

 

Easy to moderate rock climbing, hand holds are required for upward movement. Ropes may or may not be required.

 

BASIC SNOW/ICE CLIMB

 

Requires ice axe and crampons; routes are of varying degree of steepness; may or may not require a hanging belay.

 

TECHNICAL ROCK &/OR ICE

 

Presents fundamental challenges beyond those of a basic climb. Requires advanced rock and/or ice climbing techniques, and may or may not require climbing aids.

 

MAJOR MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION

 

Difficult climbs, generally lasting several days or weeks, with serious technical challenges and potentially hazardous climbing conditions. Often these require porters, multiple camps, and/or supply drops.



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Friday, January 9, 2009

Plastic Cleaning Programme: Singalila National Park

PLASTIC CLEANING PROGRAMME : SINGALILA NATIONAL PARK

February 12, 2009: Tonglu
February 13, 2009: Kalipokhri
February 14, 2009: Sandakphu
February 15, 2009: Closing of Camp

Important Notes:

Cleaning Palstic garbage from Singalila Ridge is an effort by Adventure Mania. We need and welcome volunteers and Sponsors. As we will be hiking our way up to Sandakphu from Manebhanjan, we will be picking up plastic and other garbage along the trail. After April 2008, this is going to be our second such venture on the Singalila Ridge.
  • persons interested to join this venture can come directly to our camp at Tonglu/Sandakphu
  • at prior notice, we can arrange for transport to the trail head before and after trek,
  • private transport can be organized from Siliguri town, New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and/or Bagdogra airport
  • volunteers can choose to stay in our camp. Tents, Sleeping mats and food will be provided
  • volunteers can choose to make their travel and trekking arrangements on their own, and can still be a part of this venture
  • for more information please call or email Raja: 97487 61139; anindya.aventuremania@gmail.com
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Plastic Cleaning Programme at the Singalila National Park

We at Adventure Mania feel that apart from organizing Treks and Mountainnering Expeditions in the Indian Himalaya, we have a lot to give back to our community, to our nature. As a result we have been invloved and commited to Porter projects and Cleaning camps.
 
In April 2008, we had a very succesful plastic cleaning programme in the Singalila National Park. School kids, nature lovers, trekkers and local porters joined hands to clean up piled up rubbish as they trekked along the Singalila Ridge. With kind support from Miss Sumita Ghatak, D.F.O, we could bring down the garbage and destroy it at the Darjeeling Zoo.
 
Keeping our tradition of Clean Singalila Programme alive, we are organizing the cleaning trip from February 12 to February 15, 2009.
 
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join this venture and strengthen our effort. We need your active support and are open to suggestions and advise.
 
Some pictures from 2008 Clean Singalila Programme are attached with this post and can also be seen on my blog.
 

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