Siliguri Trip Overview
You are happily invited to take part in a 10-day trek to Goechala to watch the mighty Kanchenjunga closer to your eyes alongside the best Himalayan peaks in the region. The trek begins with your arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station. Yuksom is where you will stay on the first night and from there, the exciting trek to Goechala commences. Teesta River and the uphill drive to cross a bridge in Legship will be an irreplaceable act of happiness. Yuksom to Sachen covering Rathong River, Paha Khola Bridge, and lush green forests will be the most happening route of the trek until you reach Tshoka that is undoubtedly beautiful with the presence of Prek Chu River, Viburnum Plantations and many more scenic visuals.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Siliguri, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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You are happily invited to take part in a 10-day trek to Goechala to watch the mighty Kanchenjunga closer to your eyes alongside the best Himalayan peaks in the region. The trek begins with your arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station. Yuksom is where you will stay on the first night and from there, the exciting trek to Goechala commences. Teesta River and the uphill drive to cross a bridge in Legship will be an irreplaceable act of happiness. Yuksom to Sachen covering Rathong River, Paha Khola Bridge, and lush green forests will be the most happening route of the trek until you reach Tshoka that is undoubtedly beautiful with the presence of Prek Chu River, Viburnum Plantations and many more scenic visuals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Bagdogra Airport/NJP to Yuksom (5,670ft) (7 Hours)
Stop At: Yuksom, Yuksom, West Sikkim, Sikkim
On arrival at (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Yuksom (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts), Check-in and overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yuksom Hotel
Day 2: Trek from Yuksom to Sachen (7,150ft)
Stop At: Sachen, Sachen, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Today will be the first day of this remarkable trek! Waking up in the morning, start ascending uphill, and follow the gorges of the Rathong River. Trekking through the lush thickets of magnolia, rhododendron and ferns, proceed towards the Paha Khola Bridge. On the way, relish a packed lunch and keep yourself energized for the rest of the trek; be prepared to spot exotic orchids, colorful flowers, and monkeys along the hike! Arriving in Sachen, settle down into the campsite and call it a day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp
Day 3: Trek from Sachen to Tshokha (9,700ft) (via Bhakim/8,600ft)
Pass By: Bakhim, Bakhim, South Sikkim, Sikkim
The trek for the day will take you through the aromatic viburnum plantations, after which you will be crossing the Prek Chu River and hike uphill for around 2-3 hours to reach Bakhim. Hereafter, trekking upwards, you will finally reach Tshoka, the Tibetan refugee settlement; overnight stay will be in a camp.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay will be in a camp
Day 4: Trek from Tshoka (9,650 ft) – Dzongri (12,980 ft) via Phedang (12,050 ft) (5-6 hrs)
Stop At: Dzongri La, Goecha La Trek, 737113 India
While on today’s trek, you will be making your way uphill, and through scenic forests of rhododendrons; you can expect well-laid trails on the way. Moving from here, a short trek will finally take you to Dzongri, where you will spend an overnight stay in camps.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight stay in camps
Day 5: Trek from Dzongri – Dzongri Top (13,675 ft) & back to Dzongri & then to Thansing (12,930 ft) via Kokchurang (12,100 ft)
Pass By: Dzongri La, Goecha La Trek, 737113 India
Post breakfast in the Phedang campsite, get prepared for another scenic uphill trek, and with this trek, you will be crossing 4,000m in the Himalayas! With this remarkable feat, enjoy your packed lunch and relax around the scenic vistas to get acclimatized to the higher altitudes. A further climb after relaxation will finally take you to the Thansing overnight campsite area, from where you can have mesmerizing views of the Koktang, Rathong, Kabru, Khangchendzonga, Simvo and Pandim peaks.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp
Day 6: Trek from Thansing (12,930 ft) – Lamuney (13,700 ft) (2 hrs)
Pass By: Lamuney Campsite, Goecha La Trek, Sikkim 737113, India
Waking up in the morning, you can either spend the day relaxing in the camp or just take up a short exploration quest around the camp. The day is much required as you must get acclimatized to the higher altitudes before gaining further height; overnight stay in camps.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp
Day 7: Trek from Lamuney (13,700 ft) – Goechala (16,207 ft) and back to Kokchurang (12,100 ft) (10-12 hrs)
Pass By: Goecha La Trek, India
Start the day early in order to avoid the harsh climatic conditions that might hinder your course in the latter part of the day. Climbing uphill through the moraines, you will then be descending to the Samiti Lake and then cross the Zemathang Plateau. From here, you will once again start ascending over a moraine and after trekking for around 1 hour, will reach the Goecha La Pass.
Arriving at this magnificent pass, behold the magical views of the Kanchenjunga and other distant peaks before you start moving back towards Kokchurang for an overnight stay camp.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp
Day 8: Trek from Kokchurang (12,100 ft) – Tshoka (9,650 ft) via Phedang (12,050 ft) (6-7 hrs)
Pass By: Phedang, Sikkim 737113, India
Waking up early in the morning, enjoy the enchanting views of the Kanchenjunga Peak from a nearby ridge and start trekking back towards Tshoka. Today, you will be taking a route through the Dzongri Plateau in order to avoid the long climb. The trail passes through Prek Chu and the deciduous forests of Phedang. Arriving in Tshoka, settle down in the overnight stay camps.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp
Day 9: Trek from Tshoka (9,650 ft) – Yuksom (5,800 ft) via Bakhim (8,600 ft) and Sachen (7,200 ft) (6 hrs)
Stop At: Yuksom, Yuksom, West Sikkim, Sikkim
Today, descending through the Prek Chu River, you will be arriving in Yuksom, the last leg of this astounding tour. Arriving in the vicinity, check-in into a local hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yuksom Hotel
Day 10: Departure from Yuksom to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station (7 Hrs)
Pass By: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Its time now to say goodbye to our tour companions. Our tour concludes with mixed feelings! Happy to have made so many new friends, visited several amazing destinations but also sad that it means the end of such a wonderful trip. Let us stay in touch through email, Facebook, mobile and meet each other again on more such memorable tours! This is not a goodbye but a ‘see you soon’. You will proceed to the airport/railway station as per the scheduled departure to Hometown. Tour Concludes.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
