Goechala trek is based in Sikkim one of the most preferred trek in Sikkim. This trek go through Kanchenjunga national park. This park is inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016 also one of the greenest area in the world. The view of Himalaya from Goecha la is feature in 100 rupee note also. This trek is one of those trek which are in the bucket of every trekker. Though treks in India are well known but sikkim trekking has so much to offer and this ultimate trek in sikkim: Goechala trek is one amogst them which gives you the wonderful experience and Goechala trek best time is the summer which is the period between end of April until June end. Then another great time is the Autumn - mid September to October end, where Goechala trek package is worth taking.
Difficulty level : Goechala Trek
Goecha la trek is a moderate to difficult trek.

The highest point of this trek is 4,602 m or 15,100 ft. it is a high mountain pass in Sikkim.

What makes this trek different?
In the summer this trek is haven for bird lover. And after the monsoons you can see HD views of nature in whole trek. After monsoons this trek upgrades himself from moderate to difficult due to snow but most of trekker also love to go this time.

Trek Itinerary : Goechala Trek
Day 1 : Reach Yuksom
Time Taken: 150 km Drive.

First you have to reach Bagdogra airport or new jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station.

And the get a drive to Yuksom from NJP which is 148 km drive and from Bagdogra its 150 km.

Day 2 : Yuksom to Sachen
Time Taken: 6 hour trek

From Yuksom you will move to Sachen. After 2 km of walking you will enter in Kanchenjunga national park. The trek will go through Rathong river bank and two hanging steel bridges. At Sachen you will stay in camps.

Day 3 : Sachen to Tshoka
Time Taken: 5 hour trek

Today we will trek to Tshoka through beautiful forest which have a variety of trees also hanging bridge surrounded by beautiful nature.

After a wonderful trek when you will reach campsite there are amazing view of mountains. Enjoy the view with a sip of hot tea and snacks.

Day 4 : Tshoka to Dzongri
Time Taken: 6 hour trek

Tshoka to Dzongri trek, you will cross a rhododendron forest. The path is like they are leading you. Trees are both side of trek feels like a natural park. After crossing it there are a beautiful view of Prekchu River.

In Dzongri night will be colder than last nights.

Day 5 : Acclimatization at Dzongri
Today we will take a short tour around our camp. Before breakfast we will go to a view point which is 30 min walk. From there we will see a beautiful sunrise in snow covered peaks. After this we will return to campsite for breakfast.

After breakfast we will hike to Dzongri-la. At night we will stay at same campsite.

Day 6 : Dzongri to Lamuney
Time Taken: 6 hour trek

Today we will pass a beautiful rhododendron forest again. This forest is best for bird watching. We will walk to downhill in most of the time today.

We will pass forest, river bank and beautiful meadows today. Our camp will be in the lap of mount Pandim.

Day 7 : Lamuney to Goecha la to Thangsing
Time Taken: 10-12 hour trek

Today we will start early in the morning 3:30 am so we can reach at the destination in the evening and enjoy full time at Goecha la. We will climb to Goecha la early so we can watch sunrise. Trekking will be full of enjoy and adventure today.

After enjoying in Goecha la we will go to the campsite thangsing.

Day 8 : Thangsing to Tshoka
We will move back to Tshoka from a different route today. The landscape will be different than other day.

This is the farewell night full of enjoyment and variety of dinner. A beautiful night with singing and dancing.

Day 9 : Tshoka to Yuksom
Today we will trek to downhill from same previous route and get after 6 hour we will reach to hotel.

After a long time you can have a hot bath in hotel.

Day 10 : Yuksom to Airport
Time to say good bye. Final breakfast at Yuksom than proceed to airport or railway station.

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