Goechala Trek

Day 1: Pickup to you from New Jalpaiguri railway station (NJP) Drive to Yuksom base camp

Total distance 210 km – 150 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

Altitude –Yuksom base – 5,700 feet

Night stay – Our Hotel – on twin share basis

Reach NJP railway station at 6:00 am, the vehicle will be arranged from there and the drive is towards Yuksom base camp. For entry, carry passport size photographs and original ID proof. The rules are foreigners are different.

Trekker carry you’re Photo ID, Adhar card, Passport, Visa, for entry at Police check posts on the trek it is very important, Foreigners need to Inner line permit

Reach evening 6 pm Yuksom base camp; a beautiful town of Sikkim, it was once the capital and has several interesting things. There have glimpse of their rich heritage and culture. Explore this historic town in the evening and the arrangements will be made in a hotel.

Day 2 : Trek from Yuksom base camp to Sachen camp

Trek Distance – 08 km – 5/6 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Sachen – 7,200 feet

Night Stay – Camp – on twin share basis

After breakfast trek from Yuksom is the starting point of Goechala trek. The trail passes along the beautiful fields of Yuksom and then goes through Rathong river valley. Trek through the dense forests where sunlight enters the area irregularly.

There are some slippery sections ahead. The attraction of this trail is the “Tshushay Khola falls” they are many small waterfalls joining the Prek River. Some log huts will be visible along the way.

Reach your campsite Sachen lying at an altitude of 7,200 feet, below it flows River Prek and the sounds of this gushing river can be heard. Setup your camps and retire for the night.

Day 3 :Trek from Sachen to Tsokha camp (9700 feet) via Bakhim

Trek Distance – 07 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Tsokha camp – 9,700 feet

Night Stay – Camp – on twin share basis

Trek from Sachen to Tsokha is a steep ascent. Cross Prek River over a bridge, see the Buddhist prayer flags on the bridge, they look beautiful while they swing with the air.

After you cross this bridge, ascent through forest of Rhododendrons and Oaks. Trek through Bakhim and reach Tshoka, malt is very famous there “Tumba” find it in the cafes there. At monastery of Tshoka, get amusing views of the whole Kangchenjunga range and Pandim.

After setting up the camps have sumptuous food and retire for the night.

Day 4 : Trek from Tsokha camp to Dzongari camp (12980 feet) via Phedang

Trek Distance – 09 km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Dzongari – 12,980 feet

Night Stay – Camp – on twin share basis

Wake up early have some breakfast, start trek with packed lunch the trail from Tsokha to Dzongari is a picturesque one, the climb is steep but if you trek in the spring season, amid forest the blooming Rhododendrons will blow your mind.

After crossing this section you reach Phedang, it is a wide forest clearing which offers excellent views of high mountains. Follow the trail and reach spectacular meadow of Dzongari which lies amid Kangchenjunga range.

Standing here and watching the rising peaks of Himalayas in every direction will fulfil your satisfaction of getting unmatched views. Setup your camp and settle for the day.

Day 5 : Rest Day + Acclimatization Day

Wake up late morning 8 am, have good breakfast around 10: am enjoy camp today is the acclimatization day in Dzongari, go for a short hike today.

Trek to Dzongari top and spot these peaks

Kabru South & Kabru North

The Kabru Dome & Freky Peak

Kumbakarana

Kangchenjunga

Simro

Pandim

Jupono

Rathong, Return to your camps and explore the nearby areas.

Day 6 : Trek from Dzongari to Thansing camp (12900 feet) via Kokcharang

Trek Distance –10 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On Foot.

Altitude – Thansing – 12,900 feet

Night Stay – Our camp – on twin share basis

Do not miss to witness the sun rising from Dzongari top because the changing color of peaks will make you stare at them, it is a one km trek. The top offers 180 degree views of Kangchenjunga peaks and Singalila ranges.

Thansing is visible from Dzongari top. Descent to reach Kokcharang and from there start the ascent to Thansing. Cross Prekchu River over a bridge and after a 2 km trek through boulder zone reach Thansing which lies at an altitude of 12900 feet.

Setup your camps wear enough to protect yourself against cold and retire for the night.

Day 7 : Trek from Thansing to Lamuney camp

Trek Distance –04 km – 3/4 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On Foot.

Altitude – Lamunery – 13,650 feet

Night Stay – Our camp – on twin share basis

The trek from Thansing to Lamuney is an easy one on the levelled trail and it is the easiest day of Goechala trek. Go through the undulating meadows and reach the campsite in 3 hours.

Move towards Samiti Lake which lies ahead your campsite, the trail is rocky and steep. There you can spot colorful birds and mountain goats around this lake. Camping is restricted here so after spending good time there get back to Lamuney. At Lamuney retire for the night.

Day 8: Trek from Lamuney to Goechala summit (15100 feet) via Samiti Lake and descent to Thansing

Distance – 17 km – 11/12 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot

Altitude – Goechala summit – 15,100 feet

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Today is the toughest and longest day of this trek. So start early to have enough time for ascending and descending. Head towards Samiti Lake, now the steep ascent starts towards Goechala which lies at an elevation of 15100 feet.
Cross the steep climb and reach a narrow ridge, pass through it carefully because it moves through mountain sides. Witness the sunrise changing the color of snow covered peaks, it looks bewitching.

Spot these peaks from here –

Kabru South & Kabru North

The Kabru Dome & Kangchenjunga

Gocha Jupono

Sinvo

Tenzingkhang

After good time at the Goechala viewpoint, start the descent to Lamuney. Have lunch there and get down to Thansing. Settle for the day in your camps.

Day 9: Trek from Thansing to Tsokha (9700 feet) via Phedang

Distance – 16 km – 7/8 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot

Altitude – Tsokha – 9,700 feet

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Go through the forests section and the trek is mostly on flat land with some ascents and descents. The beautiful Rhododendrons on the way and sight of Mt. Pandim makes the hike pleasant.

Reach Phedang, rest here in the rich ambience for some time. Now, descent towards Tsokha it is 5 km way from this point. Pass through the rich areas of Flora and Fauna. Do not take many breaks on the way to reach Tsokha on time.

Setup your camps there and retire for the night.

Day 10: Trek from Tsokha to Yuksom (5700 feet) via Bakhim and Sachen

Distance – 15 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot

Altitude – Yuksom – 5,700 feet

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Follow the same path from Tshoka to Yuksom, the trek is an easy one. Pass through Bakhim and Sachen. Take a short break there and continue the descent.

Now, cross some ascents and reach Yuksom. Arrangements will be made in a hotel, have delicious food and sleep comfortably.

Day 11: After breakfast Drive from Yuksom to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) (150 km) (7/8 hours) reach evening 5 to 6 pm

Distance – 150 km – 7/8 Hours journey

Mode of journey –By taxi

Today is last breakfast with team Himalayan hikers the trekkers’ departures Day from Yuksom to NJP Railway station

Reached Jalpaiguri (NJP) evening 4 to 6 pm
You can booked your train any time after 7:00 Pm