Goechala pass Trek Sikkim

Drive Distance: 140 km | Drive Duration: 6-7 hours |

Transport will be arranged at 7 to 9 AM. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 7,000 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers.

Trek Distance: 8. km | Trek Duration: 5.5 hours | Altitude Gain: 5,840 ft to 7,400 ft

Trek gradient is moderate-difficult. Gradual climb for 2.5 hours after which the trail becomes steeper up to Sachen. Carry 2 litres of water from Yuksom. You will cross streams intermittently where you can refill your water bottles.

Trek Distance: 8 km | Trek Duration: 5.5 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,400 ft to 9,790 ft via 8,640 ft

Moderate gradient with initial rolling terrain through the forests  and  prechu River 40 minutes of ascent from Bakhim in a series of long switchbacks after which the trail eases off into a gradual climb. Carry sufficient water from Sachen.

Trek Distance: 9 km | Trek Duration: 6 to 7 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,790 ft to 13,190 ft via 12,105 ft

Today is going to be a difficult day. It starts with 30 minutes of steep climb followed by a gradual ascent, after which the trail again climbs steeply for 20 minutes to reach Phedang. You got hot lunch after 1-hour ascent from here followed by a gentle descent brings you to Dzongri.

Trek Distance: 2 km | Trek Duration: 1 hour | Altitude Gain and Loss: 13,190 ft to 13,670 ft and back to 13,190 ft

The day starts with a climb to Dzongri Top. Dzongri Top at 13,670 ft, is the highest point from where you get 180-degree panoramic view of the mighty peaks such as Kakthong, Rothang, Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, and the Lama Lamini peaks.
Trek Distance: 9.km | Trek Duration 6 to 7 hours | Altitude Loss and Gain: 13,190 ft to 12,910 ft via 12,090 ft
Gentle descent for about 2 hours followed by a steep descent to Kokchurang. Continuous ascent from here to Thansing. Carry 2 litres of water from Dzongri. The only water source on the way where you can refill your water bottles will be at Kokchurang over night Thangsing.

This is one of the easiest parts of the Goecha La trek as it requires walking through flat meadows for about a couple of hours. At the end of your hiking on this day, you will find yourselves in the meadow of Lamuney. Even the grass would have all but disappeared here because of its higher elevation as compared to Thansing.. We camp here for the night. This is the last permitted camp on the trek.

The longest day of your trek. The distance is long, followed by continuous ascent to reach View Point 1. Stay well hydrated and carry 2 litres of water before beginning the summit climb as well as before the descent to lamuney after lunch you have pack your bags back to kokthurung .

Trek Distance: 16 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours | Altitude Loss: 12,910 ft to 9,790 ft via 12,090 ft and 12,105 ft

Continuous ascent till Kokchurang, followed by relatively flat trail to Phedang for about 4 hours, and a steep descent to Tshoka. Stay well hydrated and carry 2 litres of water from Kokthurung since there is no water source on the trail today.

Trek Distance: 16 km | Trek Duration: 6 hours | Altitude Loss: 9,790 ft to 5,840 ft via 8,640 ft and 7,400 ft

Continuous descent to Sachen, followed by an undulating trail to Yuksom. Carry sufficient water from Tshoka. You will cross a few streams where you can refill your water bottles.

Drive Distance: 140 km | Drive Duration: 7-8 hours |   NJP railway station / Bagdogra airport

This transport cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of cab – Rs 7,500 per vehicle, shared among 5-6 trekkers
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