About the Goecha La trek: You are happily invited to take part in a 10-day trek to Goechala to watch the mighty Kanchenjunga closer to your eyes alongside the best Himalayan peaks in the region. The trek begins with your arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station. Yuksom is where you will stay on the first night and from there, the exciting trek to Goechala commences. Teesta River and the uphill drive to cross a bridge in Legship will be an irreplaceable act of happiness. Yuksom to Sachen covering Rathong River, Paha Khola Bridge and lush green forests will be the most happening route of the trek until you reach Tshoka that is undoubtedly beautiful with the presence of Prek Chu River, Viburnum Plantations and many more scenic visuals.
Tshokha to Phedang will take you to experience the cuddling features of thick rhododendron forests whereas Dzongri will be offering you the best views of Koktang, Rathong, Kabru, Kanchenjunga and Pandim which are the towering peaks in the Himalayas. Thangshing would be waiting for you with multiple prayer flags, chortens, and the abnormally beautiful views of the Pandim Peak along with the gushing sounds of Prek Chu River. Climbing uphill through the moraines, to reach the Samiti Lake and the Zemathang Plateau which are the gateways to Goechala. Capture all the possible moments overwhelmingly beautified by the sights of Kanchenjunga and other major peaks touching the white clouds above and complete your trek on the 11th day after returning to Yuksom and from there to Bagdogra – The two major things you should do before the start of the trek are making an entry at the police station with submitting a photo identity proof copies and paying the permit fees at the forest check post – Also, the camera charges would be additional but you can get this done with the help of your trek leader by paying the amount.
Goecha La is a tiny place located in Sikkim, and Goecha La trek is a dream and desire for hundreds of adventure lovers throughout the country. Entangled amidst vibrant and colourful flora and fauna, it is also the way to the astounding Kanchenjunga National Park to dive into the natural beauty. It is not about Kanchenjunga alone but the combination of other big summits around it makes Goechala Trek an absolute adventure to many and it is a great pleasure to watch these summits from the landscapes filled with exotic flowers and immensely attractive meadows and forests. To watch the mountains clearly, you should visit Goechala during October to November since the sky will be completely clear during this time and the sunset, as well as sunrise views, would be perfect. But the cold climate that welcoming winter season would be a bit tough but still it is considered to be the suitable time to enjoy the snow-clad peaks without restraints. The altitude Goechala is posing before the trekkers is 4940 meters and that is the best reason for gathering trekkers from all over the world to the small state of Sikkim.
Quick Facts:
Goechala Trek [Sikkim] 09 Nights & 10 Days
Trekking Distance: 90 Kilometers
Maximum Altitude: 16200 feet
Temperature Range:
April to June: 15 to 22 Degrees (Days); -01 to 07 Degrees (Nights)
September to November: 10 to 15 Degrees (Days); -05 to 05 Degrees (Nights)
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Yuksom
Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station, which is 150 km away from Yuksom
Airport: Bagdogra Airport which is 155 Kilometers from Yuksom
Base Camp: Yuksom (06-07 hours drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
ATM: Jorethong which is one the way Yuksom thas the last ATM point before your trek begins.
Goechala Trek Itinerary – 09 Nights & 10 Days – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or Pakyong Airport (PYG) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Yuksom – Sachen – Tshoka – Phadang – Dzongri –
Day – 01 – Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or Pakyong Airport (PYG) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and Transfer to Yuksom (5,670 feet) (07 Hours) – Himalayan Views, Teesta River -Begin with the enthrallment of this wonderful trek by catching the remarkable views of the Himalayas while driving to Yuksom. The drive will take you along the gushing Teesta River and continuing uphill, you will be crossing a bridge in Legship to reach Yuksom. Arriving in the town, check-in into a hotel and retire for the day
Day – 02 – Trek from Yuksom to Sachen (7,150 feet) – 05 Hours Trek, Rathong River, Paha Khola Bridge, Lush Forest, Orchids, Monkeys – Today will be first day of this remarkable trek! Waking up in the morning, start ascending uphill and follow the gorges of the Rathong River. Trekking through the lush thickets of magnolia, rhododendron and ferns, proceed towards the Paha Khola Bridge. On the way, relish a packed lunch and keep yourself energised for the rest of the trek; be prepared to spot exotic orchids, colourful flowers and monkeys along the hike! Arriving in Sachen, settle down into the campsite and call it a day.
Day – 03 – Trek from Sachen to Tshokha (9,700 feet) (via Bhakim 8,600 feet) – 04-06 Hour Trek, Prek Chu River, Viburnum Plantations – The trek for the day will take you through the aromatic viburnum plantations, after which you will be crossing the Prek Chu River and hike uphill for around 02-03 hours to reach Bakhim – Hereafter, trekking upwards, you will finally reach Tshoka, the Tibetan refugee settlement – One connects to self and nature throughout and comes back rejuvenated – It’s not just the moments of seeing sunrise or the summit from various points or watching Mt Pandim alone that takes your breath away but also the journey – Overnight stay will be in a camp
Day – 04 – Trek from Tshoka (9,650 feet) – Dzongri (12,980 feet) via Phedang (12,050 feet) (05-06 hours) – 04 Hours Trek, Rhododendron Forests – While on today’s trek, you will be making your way uphill and through scenic forests of rhododendrons – Guests can expect well-laid trails on the way – Moving from here, a short trek will finally take you to Dzongri – At an altitude of 4,200 meters, Dzongri is among the best trekking destinations and the sights of the milky white peaks all around Dzongri are bound to keep you gazing with awe – The view from this place has too much to be recommended: a patchwork of green and gold streaked with blue – reminiscent of an abstract etching, framed by the majestic snowcapped peaks shining not very far away – Guests will spend an overnight stay in camps
Khangchendzonga from Dzongri
Day – 05 – Trek from Dzongri (12,980 feet) – Dzongri Top (13,675 feet) (01 hour) and back to Dzongri and then to Thansing (12,930 feet) via Kokchurang (12,100 feet) (05-06 hours) – 03 Hours Trek, Koktang, Rathong, Kabru, Khangchendzonga, Simvo & Pandim Peaks – Post breakfast in the Phedang campsite, get prepared for another scenic uphill trek, and with this trek, you will be crossing 4,000m in the Himalayas! With this remarkable feat, enjoy your packed lunch and relax around the scenic vistas to get acclimatised to the higher altitudes – A further climb after relaxation will finally take you to the Thansing overnight campsite area, from where you can have mesmerising views of the Koktang, Rathong, Kabru, Khangchendzonga, Simvo and Pandim peaks
Day – 06 – Trek from Thansing (12,930 feet) – Lamuney (13,700 feet) (02 hours) – Leisure Day, Short Excursion – Waking up in the morning, you can either spend the day relaxing in the camp or just take up a short exploration quest around the camp – One needs to get properly acclimatized due to the huge changes in altitude over a small time during this trek, which is also another reason for its popularity – However, once you get walking it becomes easy to tackle the challenging distances – The day is much required as you must get acclimatised to the higher altitudes before gaining further height – Overnight stay in camps.
Day – 07 – Trek from Lamuney (13,700 feet) – Goechala (16,207 feet) and back to Kokchurang (12,100 feet) (10-12 hours) – Samiti Lake, Zemathang Plateau, Goecha La Pass – Start the day early in order to avoid the harsh climatic conditions that might hinder your course in the latter part of the day. Climbing uphill through the moraines, you will then be descending to the Samiti Lake and then cross the Zemathang Plateau. From here, you will once again start ascending over a moraine and after trekking for around 1 hour, will reach the Goecha La Pass – Arriving at this magnificent pass, behold the magical views of the Kanchenjunga and other distant peaks before you start moving back towards kokchurang for an overnight stay camp.
Day – 08 – Trek from Kokchurang (12,100 feet) – Tshoka (9,650 feet) via Phedang (12,050 feet) (06-07 hours) – 07-08 Hours Trek, Kanchenjunga Peak, Dzongri Plateau – Waking up early in the morning, enjoy the enchanting views of the Kanchenjunga Peak from a nearby ridge and start trekking back towards Tshoka. Today, you will be taking a route through the Dzongri Plateau in order to avoid the long climb. The trail passes through Prek Chu and the deciduous forests of Phedang. Arriving in Tshoka, settle down in the overnight stay camps.
Day – 09 – Trek from Tshoka (9,650 feet) – Yuksom (5,800 feet) via Bakhim (8,600 feet) and Sachen (7,200 feet) (06 hours) – 05-06 Hours Trek, Prek Chu River, Trekking Ends at this Yuksom – Tshoka is a little settlement in the Kanchenjunga National Park in West Sikkim – Few houses are situated on an edge with of valley dropping down from 3 sides – Basically its an overnight stop for trekkers going up to Kanchenjunga base – The mountain slants are secured with thick impervious woods and exploring off the way is of a great degree troublesome because of the thick vegetation and steep inclines – Today, descending through the Prek Chu River, you will be arriving in Yuksom, the last leg of this astounding tour – Arriving in the vicinity, check-in into a local hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day – 10 – Departure from Yuksom – After having breakfast in the hotel, prepare your bags and check-out from the hotel. With this, the amazing Goecha La trek will come to an end- Next Departure Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or Pakyong Airport (PYG) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – The Distance is 155 Kilometers and takes 06 – 07 hours drive to Siliguri – Pakyong Airport in Sikkim is 130 Kilometers and is 05 – 06 hours drive via Dorjee Kazi Marg – Initially one will cross across Pelling – Its a popular liesure tourist destination – The drive is along river Rangit & Teesta – Forwarding journey
Stay: Tented accommodation during the trek & Meal: All meals during the trek – Activity includes Trekking, Sightseeing & Camping
Other Inclusions
All meals during the trek (Day 2 to Day 10)
Tented accommodations during the trek
English speaking guides
Cook with kitchen
Assistant, porter, yak & horses to carry central equipment
Dining tent, sleeping bag, kitchen tent, toilet tent
All trekking permits and park entrance fees
Commodities like hot bag, gas lamps, utensils, chair-table and mattress
Transportation On Arrival [Additional Cost]
Departure Transfer [Additional Cost]
Things To Carry
Warm and comfortable clothes
Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks
Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturisers
Water bottles, trendy backpack
Energy bars/snacks
A pair of sunglasses and camera
Caps or hats
Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any)
Flash light (with spare batteries)
Insect repellent and emergency medical kit
Advisory
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