Goechala Trek - Towards Khangchendzonga

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Goechala Trek
Towards Khangchendzonga

Country: Sikkim / India

Description

The Goechala Trek starts at an altitude of 6000 ft in sub-tropic moss-laden forests of pine, magnolia and rhododendron steadily progressing upwards through wild and uninhabited alpine landscapes finally takes us up to Goechala Pass, opposite to the eastern phase of Khangchendzonga (8435 mtrs) third highest mountain in the world.
Goechala, at 5000 mtrs, is the northernmost and the highest point in the trekking itineraries of Sikkim.

Itinerary

Day 01
Transfer from airport - Gangtok Distance: 124 kms Time: 5 hrs drive
Day 02
Gangtok - sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery, the premier Kagyu Monasterry and seat of HH Gyalwa Karmapa, the Local Handicraft Center, Research Institute of Tibetology, Flower Exhibition and the Enchey Monastery
Day 03
Gangtok - Yuksom; Distance:138 kms Time: 6 hrs drive
Day 04
Yuksom - Tsokha (2745 mtrs) (trek starts)
Distance:12 kms Time: 8 hrs trek
Day 05
Tsokha - Dzongri (4200 mtrs) Distance: 9 kms Time:3 hrs trek
Day 06
Acclimatization in Dzongri
Day 07
Dzongri - Thasning (3800 mtrs) Distance: 8 kms Time: 61/2 hrs trek Distance: 6 kms Time:3 hrs trek
Day 08
Samiti Lake - Goehala (5000 mtrs) and back to Samiti
Distance: 8 kms Time:7 hrs trek
Day 09
Samiti Lake - Thansing
Day 10
Thansing - Tsoka
Day 11
Tsoka - Yuksom (trek ends)
Day 12
Yuksom - Pemayangtse (halt at Mt. Pandim)
Distance: kms Time:3 hrs drive
Day 13
Pemayangtse :Morning - visit Pemayangtse Monastery, the premier Nyinmapa Monastery and Rabdentse Palace ruins. Distance: kms Time: 3 hrs tour
Afternoon - visit Tashiding Monastery, a 17th century Nyinmapa Monastery situated on top of a hill.
Distance:kms Time:2 hrs drive
Day 14
Pemayangtse - drop to airport/railway station
Distance: 124 kms Time: 5 hrs drive.

Departure

Bagdogra, Sikkim

Kanchenjunga

Included

Twin sharing accommodation with full bord at
Gangtok : Hotel Tibet (3 star)
Pemayantse: Norbugang Resort
Yuksom : Hotel Tashi Gang
Transfers, sightseeing as per the itinerary in Tata Sumo (Isuzu type); English speaking trek guide, Porters, yaks, kitchen staff; Accomodation during trek in trekkers huts or tents; Trek equipment; All entrance fees and permits.

Entry Formalities

All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim hava to avail an Indian visa which can be obtained at any Indian Embassy or Mission abroad. The inner state permit which is also a must can be obtained along with the visa.