GOECHALA TREK (SIKKIM)

Sikkim, located in the north-eastern region of India, is a small state with a big heart. Travelling across this Himalayan state is particularly highlighted by the dramatic contouring of the scenery from thick woodlands to colourful meadows to few barren patches to the panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains. Sikkim is a state that has often been called a “Traveler’s Paradise”. In fact, the Lepcha word for Sikkim is ‘Nye-mae-el’ which roughly translates to “Paradise”.
The Goechala trek in Sikkim is also one of the most romantic trek route in the Indian Himalayas. This trek has offer the enchanting walk through the Tshoka Rhododendron forests, the vast Dzongri and Thansing meadows, the startling blue waters of Samiti lake, enchanting panoramic view of some of the highest mountain peak of world like Kanchenjungha, Pandim, Talung, Kabru, Rathong, Gocha Peak, Tinchenkhang, Jopuno etc. The icy trail to Goechala make lots about the trek very romantic. Goechala is also known as Kanchen dzonga Trek, Dzongri Trek, Goecha Pass, Samiti Lake Trek. Goechala trek is the most popular High Altitude Trekking in Sikkim Himalaya.

  • Region – Sikkim
  • Duration – 9 Nights /10 Days
  • Grade – Difficult
  • Season – Apr – May, Oct- Nov
  • Max Altitude – Around 4938m
  • Cost – On request (ex. Bagdogra )

Day 1 – Arrival Bagdogra Airport – Transfer to Yoksum – (150 km) 6 hrs

Day 2 – Trek from Yuksum to sachen (2175 m) 5 hrs

Day 3 – Trek from Sachen to Tsokha (2860 m) 5 hrs

Day 4 – Trek from Tsokha to Dzongri (3970 m) 6 hrs

Day 5 – Trek from Dzongri to Thansing (3932 m) 5 hrs

Day 6 – Trek from Thansing to lamuney (4160 m) 3 hrs

Day 7 – Trek from Lamuney to Goechala passto (4940 m) Return to Thansing – 12 hrs

Day 8 – Trek from Tansing to Tshoka – 6 hrs

Day 9 – Trek from Tshoka to Yuksum – 6 hrs

Day 10 – Drive from yoksum to Bagdogra Airport – for onward journey – 6 hrs

  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide
  • Airport picks up and drop
  • Local transport as per Itinerary
  • Accommodation in Yoksum(2 nights dorms ) Trekking route (7 nights tents)
  • Meals  Day 2 Lunch to Day 9 Lunch
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
  • Entry fees & forest camping charges of Kanchenjungha National Park
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Trek completion certificate
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging while on a trek
  • Mineral water throughout the trip
  • Porter service on charge
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight cancellation, health or any other reason
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc.
Overview

Sikkim, located in the north-eastern region of India, is a small state with a big heart. Travelling across this Himalayan state is particularly highlighted by the dramatic contouring of the scenery from thick woodlands to colourful meadows to few barren patches to the panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains. Sikkim is a state that has often been called a “Traveler’s Paradise”. In fact, the Lepcha word for Sikkim is ‘Nye-mae-el’ which roughly translates to “Paradise”.
The Goechala trek in Sikkim is also one of the most romantic trek route in the Indian Himalayas. This trek has offer the enchanting walk through the Tshoka Rhododendron forests, the vast Dzongri and Thansing meadows, the startling blue waters of Samiti lake, enchanting panoramic view of some of the highest mountain peak of world like Kanchenjungha, Pandim, Talung, Kabru, Rathong, Gocha Peak, Tinchenkhang, Jopuno etc. The icy trail to Goechala make lots about the trek very romantic. Goechala is also known as Kanchen dzonga Trek, Dzongri Trek, Goecha Pass, Samiti Lake Trek. Goechala trek is the most popular High Altitude Trekking in Sikkim Himalaya.

TRIP FACTS
  • Region – Sikkim
  • Duration – 9 Nights /10 Days
  • Grade – Difficult
  • Season – Apr – May, Oct- Nov
  • Max Altitude – Around 4938m
  • Cost – On request (ex. Bagdogra )
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival Bagdogra Airport – Transfer to Yoksum – (150 km) 6 hrs

Day 2 – Trek from Yuksum to sachen (2175 m) 5 hrs

Day 3 – Trek from Sachen to Tsokha (2860 m) 5 hrs

Day 4 – Trek from Tsokha to Dzongri (3970 m) 6 hrs

Day 5 – Trek from Dzongri to Thansing (3932 m) 5 hrs

Day 6 – Trek from Thansing to lamuney (4160 m) 3 hrs

Day 7 – Trek from Lamuney to Goechala passto (4940 m) Return to Thansing – 12 hrs

Day 8 – Trek from Tansing to Tshoka – 6 hrs

Day 9 – Trek from Tshoka to Yuksum – 6 hrs

Day 10 – Drive from yoksum to Bagdogra Airport – for onward journey – 6 hrs

INCLUSIONS
  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide
  • Airport picks up and drop
  • Local transport as per Itinerary
  • Accommodation in Yoksum(2 nights dorms ) Trekking route (7 nights tents)
  • Meals  Day 2 Lunch to Day 9 Lunch
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
  • Entry fees & forest camping charges of Kanchenjungha National Park
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Trek completion certificate
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging while on a trek
  • Mineral water throughout the trip
  • Porter service on charge
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight cancellation, health or any other reason
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc.

Trekking Grade
These are subject to individual fitness levels and could differ from person to person.

Grade 3: : Difficult
From an altitude of 4000m to 5550m is considered a strenuous trek or grade 3. Most of the trekking of Nepal is in grade 3. You need some previous trekking experiences and have decent physical fitness. Climbing and descending are very usual experiences for these types of trekking and you may have to cross small glaciers as well. This kind of trekking gives you an experience of a lifetime, has very beautiful walking surrounded by spectacular mountains. Above 4000m

Grade 4 : Strenuous
Above 5550m is known as grade 4 trekking route. There is high chance of AMS and you must be in a very god physical condition and previous experiences. Extreme conditions make it essential of good trekking experience as you will be trekking in very rocky terrain, crossing glaciers, and going through wilderness. This is for those seeking a real adventure and challenge. There are many fairly strenuous trekking trails in Nepal