Goechala Trek

There are very few treks in India which take you close to big mountains. Goechala trek will take you very close to Mt. Kanchenjunga (3^rd highest peak in the world) While this trek is moderate to tough it has such rewarding views of the Singalila Range. What adds to the beauty of the route is the Samiti Lake with its still waters and lush green forests of the Himalayas. Even though you do not reach actual Goechala Pass views of Mt. Kanchenjunga from Dzongri Top and View point 1 are out of this world.

Day 1: Siliguri to Yuksom(5840 ft) [150 km – 6 hours]

Trekker will be picked up from Bagdogra . (you are expected to reach before 11am). We will assemble and leave for Yuksom in our vehicle. Please note that in case of traffic vehicles are diverted and have to travel via Darjeeling. In this case an additional charge of Rs. 600 will be collected from each of the participants and paid to the driver. Reach Yuksom and check in at our homestay. Overnight in Yuksom. (D)

Day 2: Yuksom to Sachen(7400 ft) [8km – 6 hours]

After a heavy breakfast, we begin the first leg of the trek. Trek to Sachen is moderate. Its gradual at the start and gets steep in the last 2 hours of the climb. You will pass through forest coverings and cross suspension bridge over a gushing stream today. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka(9790 ft) [8km – 6 hours]

Post breakfast begin your ascent towards Tshoka. Today’s leg will start with a bridge crossing followed by agradual ascent through thick forests of oak and rhododendrons. After about 3 hours we will reach Bakhim which is the mid-point for today’s trek. After a short break we resume our scent and reach Tshoka by afternoon. After some rest we will go for short acclimatisation hike to a Monastery which is slightly higher than our campsite. Return to campsite and rest. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Tshoka – Dzongri (13190 ft) [9km – 7 hours]

Today’s leg is one of the most demanding days of the whole trek. The day will begin with a steep climb for half and hour. This is ten followed by a gradual ascent. The route in this patch is made of wooden logs which gives you a feeling of walking in park. After two ours we will reach Phedang where forest will clear up. This is our break point. We will resume our ascent to Dzongri and walk for another 4 hours. Reach Dzongri and overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Dzongri – Thansing(12910 ft.) [9km – 6 hours]

Today we will first climb Dzongri top early morning. We will start the climb at 4 am and enjoy sunrise and marvellous views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and whole Singalila range. Return to our campsite for breakfast and begin your trek towards Thansing. Hike to Thansing is easy with rolling terrain for about 4-5 hours. The campsite is at the base of Mt. Pandim. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Thansing to Lamuney(13600 ft.) [4 km – 3 hours]

Today’s trek is mostly flat and easy. Reach Lamuney and climb further up for 30 mins to Samiti Lake. Since camping is prohibited near the lake we will return to campsite after spending sometime besides the lake. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Lamuney – View point 1 (15100 ft) – Thansing [12km – 10 hours]

Today is the toughest day of trek. Since this is a long day we will begin our ascent to view point 1 at 3am. The early start ensures that you are there at View Point 1 in time to watch the early sun rays on Mt. Kanchenjunga. This is a sight to behold. After enjoying the magnificent views start return trek towards Thansing. We have our lunch enroute and reach Thansing. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Thansing – Tshoka [16km – 9 hours]

Post breakfast, start walking towards Tshoka. Lunch halt at Phedang. Retrace your path and reach Tshoka in the evening. Overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Tshoka – Yuksom [16km – 7 hours]

Today will be final day of our trek as we descend won to Yuksom. Check in at our homestay. Trek ends. Freshen up rest. Overnight at homestay. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Yuksom – Siliguri

Post early breakfast, board our vehicle and depart for Bagdogra. Catch evening flight to your home city. (B)