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Goechala Trek

Rs 16,500.00 / Per person

  • Region :Sikkim
  • Altitude :15100 ft
  • Duration:11 Days
  • Distance:52 km
  • Difficulty:Difficult
  • Best Time :April to June

Basics Gears

• Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres)
• Trekking Shoes
• Trekking Pole
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

Clothes

• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals

Accessories

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Two pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos

Others

• Daypack (20 litres), if you opt to offload your backpack
• Toiletries
• Cutlery
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)

Mandatory Documents

Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID, Medical Certificate)

Sizzle in the Sensuous Spirits of Sikkim with the Spectacular Goechala Trek Standing on Goecha La at 15,100feet, overlooking the massive structure of Kanchenjunga, eyeing the Goecha lake with its tear shaped structure, the awe striking sunrises and sunsets, snow covered gigantic Himalayas, the amazing view of sixteen beautiful peaks visible from Dzongri top, the verdant Himalayan forest, its meandering rivers, meadows, rhododendrons, the reasons to fell in love with the beautiful Goechala Trek are endless. For a trekker it is a journey full of adventures where one can enjoy the adrenaline rush with its steep trails, bask in the beauty of nature and come to know more of Sikkim, the land of serene beauty.

Based in the state of Sikkim, Goechala is one of preferred destination for trekkers in India. Trekking  has its indomitable charm with flourishing verdant valleys, beautiful orchards, myriad and massive collection of flora and fauna, rich forests and charismatic ambience that never fails to allure the visitors with its magnetic beauty. Darjeeling is considered as the doorway to Sikkim and from here one can opt for the fabulous trek, which is one of the Best Treks In India. The region through which the Goechala trek is designed is designated as Kanchenjunga National Park.

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Day 1: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Yuksom

Altitude: 5700ft.
150 km drive, approx 8 hours.

Pick-up at 10am NJP railway station (Travel cost inclusive.)

Pass through Police Check Post at Melli. Foreigners need Inner Line Permit (ILP) – the driver will

help get it. Procedure takes half-an-hour.

From NJP to Melli (at the border of Sikkim and West Bengal.)

Lunch break at Jorthang.

Last ATM at Legship .

Base camp at Yuksom, Overnight in guest house.

Citizens of China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh are not permitted to trek in Sikkim.

As per the Sikkim government, foreigners(including OCI, NRI) need to obtain a special permit to trek in Sikkim. This permit is issued in Gangtok and therefore, foreigners need to come one day before in Yuksom. This process requires your signed ILP, therefore it cannot be processed in advance and can be processed only when you enter Sikkim. The charges of obtaining the permit will be Rs.2, 000 per person. Hello Hikers will cooperate with you in getting the permit. You have to pay this amount to our representative and we shall get the permit, once you have arrived. Please make a note that your expenses for the additional day are not included in our costs.

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Day 2: Yuksom to Sachen

Altitude : 7200 ft.

8 kms trek, approx 6 hrs.

No shops on the trail. Erratic telecom network. Abundant water sources.

Have packed lunch en route.

Trail through dense forests, with frequent ascent and descent.

After two hours of walk from Yuksom, you can see Tshokha.

Trail passes through three iron bridges (Gradual ascent till the first bridge, steep ascent for 20 min then gradual descent till second bridge and gradual ascent till third bridge. Walk for half an hour to the camp site.

Be careful on trails as it stays busy with animals like yak and mules. Make way for the animals by sticking to the mountain side.
Sachen campsite is in the forest, so accommodation in tents.

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Day 3: Sachen to Tshokha via Bakhim

Altitude : Bakhim at 8600 ft and Tshokha at 9700 ft

7 kms trek, approx 5 hrs

Pleasant walk till the last iron bridge (1 km from Sachen)

Steep ascent till Bakhim - spot peaks like: Mt. Pandlm, Tenzinkhay

Enjoy tea and refill water at Bakhim

Bakhim to Tshokha - 2kms trek

Trail lined with Rhododendron and Alpine berries

Lunch at campsite

Overnight in tents

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Day 4: Tsokha to Dzongri via Phedang

Altitude: Phedang at 10500 ft and Dzongri at 12980 ft.
9 kms trek, approx 7 hours.

The trail is mostly ascent - Tsokha to Phedang - 4.5 kms, 3 hrs and Phedang to Dzongri - 4.5 km, 3 hrs.

For the first hour, trail is rocky, for two hours it is wooden trail and once again rocky, zig-zag trail till camp site.

Carry packed lunch and enough water as there are no sources of drinking water en route.

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Day 5: Rest day in Dzongari

Trek to Dzongari top at 13,675 ft, approx 1 hour.
Peaks spotted: Frey Peak, Kumbakarana, Rathong, Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Kangchenddzonga, Jupono, Pandim, Simro.

Instructions: Do not sleep, especially inside the tents, during the day. Go for small walks and explore the vicinity.

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Day 6: Dzongari to Thansing via Kokcharang

Altitude: Kokcharang at 12,000ft, Thansing at 12900.
10 kms trek, approx 6 hrs.

Dzongari to Kokcharang 8 kms trek, approx 4 hours.

Gradual walk through meadows and descend to reach Kokcharang.

Refill water at Kokcharang.
From Kokcharang, walk to the bridge towards Prekchu river. Rest and then ascend for 2 kms to reach Thansing.
• Enjoy hot lunch at campsite.

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Day 7: Thansing to Lamuney

Altitude: 13650 ft.
4 kms trek, approx 2 hours.

Morning call 8-9-10 (8am: tea, 9am: breakfast, 10am: Move for Lamuney).

Easiest day of the trek - easy trail.

Enjoy hot lunch at camp site.

Trek further to Samiti Lake for 2kms.

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Day 8: Lamuney to Goechala via Samiti Lake back to Lamuney

Trek to Thansing (or Kokcharang, depending on the trekkers’ speed/weather).
Altitude : 15,100 ft.

18 kms trek, 13 hours.

Longest and toughest day of the trek.

Call for Goechala 1am. Pack your backpack at night only, so when we return, we just have food and leave for lower campsite.

Lamuney to Samiti Lake easy walk for one hour.

Lamuney to Goechala View Point (15100 ft - 5 kms – 3 hrs) Steep ascent for 2 hours.
Descend to Lamuney for hot lunch.
Descent further to Thansing/Kokcharang.
Peaks spotted: Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Kangchendzonga, Gocha Jupano, Pandim, Sinvo, Tenzingkhang.

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Day 9: Thansing/Kokcharang to Tsokha via Phedang

Altitude: Thansing 12,900 ft/ Kokcharang 12,000 ft to Tsokha 9700 ft.
16 kms trek, approx 7 hours.
Start around 7am to reach by 3 pm Tsokha.
Carry packed lunch.
Kokcharang to Phedang (12 kms, approx 4 hrs) - gradual ascent and descent in the Rhododendron forest.
Phedang to Tsokha - descent for 5 kms.

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Day 10: Tsokha to Yuksom via Bakhim and Sachen

Altitude : 5670 ft.

15 km trek, approx 6 hours .

The trail is a complete descent on the same route as day 2 and 3.

Carry packed lunch.

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Day 11: Yuksom to NJP

150 km drive, approx 8 hours.

Leave Yuksom early morning to reach NJP by 5.00 pm.

Pack your backpack at night only, so you don’t have to be in rush before leaving for NJP.

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