Goecha La trek, Sikkim
Goecha La Trek attracts adventurers from all over the world due to its majestic view of grand Kanchenjunga and many other Himalayan peaks.Goecha La is often considered to be one of the most romantic treks of Himalayas. In 11 days, it provides an experience of a lifetime to live amidst gigantic mountain peaks.
Region: Sikkim
Duration: 11 Days
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: 16000 ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 90 kms
Duration: 11 Days
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: 16000 ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 90 kms
Day 01: NJP to Yuksom – 5,670 ft (6 hours’ drive)
Day 02: Yuksom (5,670 ft) to Sachen (7,200 ft) – 4 - 4.5 hours
Day 03: Sachen (7,200 ft) – Tshoka (9,650 ft) – 3.5 – 4 hours
Day 04: Tshoka (9,650 ft) – Dzongri (12,980 ft) via Phedang (12,050 ft) – 5- 6 hours
Day 05 – Acclimatization and Rest
Day 06 – Dzongri (12,980) – Dzongri Top (13,681 ft)
Day 07 – Dzongri (12,980 ft) – Thansing (12,894 ft) via Kokchurang (12,096 ft) – 5 – 5 hours
Day 08 – Thansing (12,894 ft) – Lamuney (13,693 ft) – 4.2 kms/2hours
Day 09 – Lamuney (13,693 ft) – Goecha La (16,000 ft) and back to Kokchurang – 10 – 12 hours.
Day 10 – Kokchurang to Tsoka via Phedang – 6 -7 hours
Day 11 – Tshoka to Yuksom to NJP via Bhakim and Sachen – 6 hours