Take on a moderately difficult trek to the mountain pass of Goechala, and be rewarded with views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. For 10 days in the invigorating, snowy interiors of Sikkim, you'll climb higher altitudes beginning from Yuksom at 5,840 ft to the Goechala Pass at 16,200 ft. To get here, you'll enter the Kanchenjunga National Park and make your way across steep trails surrounded by green meadows, trees of rhododendron and misty mountain views of Mt. Padim, Kabru, Nasing and many more.
On the summit day, you'll trek to Dzongri top in the wee hours of dawn and arrive just in time to catch a heavenly sunrise.
NOTE: A minimum of 4 travellers are required to book this trek to Goechala Pass.
Destination
A high-altitude mountain pass located near the India-Nepal border in Sikkim, the Goechala Pass is a popular destinations for trekkers exploring the Himalayas. The snow-swept Goechala Pass is located inside the protected reserves of the Kanchenjunga National Park. Inside the park, you'll come across species of plants, flowers and animals that are native to high altitude climate. The trail to Goechala Pass is often frequented by trekkers looking to scale the higher mountain peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Destination highlights
Take on a challenging trek to Goechala Pass. | Get breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga peak. | Spend 10 days trekking and camping across Himalayan wilderness. | Climb up to an altitude of over 16,200 ft on the trek to Goechala. | Explore the Kanchenjunga National Park.
Day 1 of the Goechala trek: Drive from Darjeeling to Yuksom
Arrive in Darjeeling and meet your trek leader. Today's journey begins as you board a private, shared SUV and travel from Darjeeling to Yuksom. After an 6-7 hr drive with scenes of tall mountains rushing past, you'll arrive at the town of Yuksom. Overnight at Yuksom in hotel.
Overnight at Yuksom in hotel.
Your trip begins as you board private, shared vehicles to travel from Darjeeling to Yuksom. You'll be accommodated at Yuksom in a hotel on triple-sharing basis. Since no meals are provided today, you'll need to spend additional to have meals at any of the restaurants or eateries en route to Yuksom.
Darjeeling
Yuksom
08:00 AM
No meals are provided today
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Day 2 of the Goechala trek: Yuksom to Tshoka
The first day of the trek will take you from Yuksom to Tshoka. For a distance of 10 kms, you'll make your way through an increasingly uphill trail. Passing several small huts en route to Tshoka, the trail will often pass alongside the Rathong River. In the last stretch of the trek, you'll enter the Kanchenjunga National Park and arrive at Tshoka. Overnight at Tshoka in tents.
Overnight at Tshoka in tents.
Mark your first trek of the trip as you make your way from Yuksom to Tshoka. You'll be accommodated at Tshoka in tents on triple-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of lunch and dinner. At an additional cost, you may have breakfast at the hotel before beginning the trek. As you tread higher altitude regions, it is advisable to carry blankets or shawls for warmth.
Yuksom
Tshoka
07:00 AM
Lunch | Dinner
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Day 3 of the Goechala trek: Tshoka to Dzongri
Today's journey will take you Dzongri. Stretching for 9 kms, the trail is divided in the middle by the village of Phedang. Starting with rocky terrain, the trail continues going uphill and changes to a paved path of wooden logs. Decorated by waving Buddhist prayer flags at regular intervals, the trail offers scintillating views of surrounding hills. In the second half of the trek, you'll climb over some steep slopes, with vast meadows and fields after every strenuous patch. You'll reach your destination by evening. Overnight at Dzongri in tents.
Overnight at Dzongri in tents.
Embark on a moderately difficult trek from Tshoka to Dzongri. You'll be accommodated at Dzongri in tents on triple-sharing basis. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining and washroom tents. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tshoka
Dzongri
07:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 4 of the Goechala trek: Day at Dzongri
Take a break from trekking and rest at your campsite in Dzongri. This will give your body a chance to acclimatize to Dzongri's high altitude climate. You can spend the day relaxing in your tents or taking short walks around the campsite to explore nearby trails. A cloudless day at the campsite offers views of several famous mountain peaks from the magnificent Kanchenjunga to the equally imposing Mt. Pandim. Keep yourself hydrated, have regular meals and avoid too much exertion to help your body acclimatize. Overnight at Dzongri in tents.
Overnight at Dzongri in tents.
Spend the day at the campsite in Dzongri, acclimatizing to the high altitude. You'll be accommodated at Dzongri in the same campsite as yesterday. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dzongri
Dzongri
07:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 5 of the Goechala trek: Dzongri to Thangsing
Resume trekking with a relatively easy hike to Thangsing. The 8-km trail consists primarily of trekking across lush meadows peppered with rhododendron plantations. After a 5-hr trek, you'll arrive at Thangsing and set up camp at one of the several open meadows near the village. Make sure to carry proper apparel to cover yourself from the afternoon sun. Overnight at Thangsing in tents.
Overnight at Thangsing in tents.
Arrive at the Thangsing campsite by late afternoon. You'll be accommodated at Thangsing in tents on triple-sharing basis. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining and washroom tents. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dzongri
Thangsing
07:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 6 of the Goechala trek: Thangsing to Lamuney
Today's journey will take you to the camping grounds of Lamuney. This will be the easiest trek of the trip, since the rough, uphill patches of the trail will often be punctuated with easy descent across vast pastures on both sides of the trail. The strenuous parts of the trail involve climbing over steep slopes, littered with boulders and stones. After arriving at Lamuney, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure, or elect to visit the nearby Samiti Lake. A short 2-km trek, you'll make a quick day trip from Lamuney and spend some time on the banks of the high-altitude lake. Return back to camp by evening. Overnight at Lamuney in tents.
Overnight at Lamuney in tents.
After a long day of trekking, you'll spend the night at Lamuney. You'll be accommodated at Lamuney in tents on triple-sharing basis. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining and washroom tents. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Thangsing
Lamuney
07:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 7 of the Goechala trek: Lamuney to Thangsing via Goechala Pass
The most awaited day of the trip, today's trek will finally take you to the promised land of Goechala Pass! You'll wake up a little after midnight and begin your ascent to Goechala. As you approach your destination on a moderately difficult trail, you'll witness the rising sun slowly illuminating the Himalayan sky and the several snow-capped peaks around Goechala. Take some time to admire the breathtaking views of mountain peaks like the Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, the Kanchenjunga, Gocha Jupano, Pandim, Sinvo and many more. Begin the return trek from the pass. Making at pit stop at Lamuney, you'll continue the descent to arrive at Thangsing.
Overnight at Thangsing in tents.
Take on a challenging trek to visit the Goechala Pass and descend back to Thangsing. You'll be accommodated at Thangsing in tents on triple-sharing basis. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining and washroom tents. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lamuney
Thangsing
01:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 8 of the Goechala trek: Thangsing to Tshoka
Continue the descent and trek from Thangsing to all the way back to Tshoka. En route, you can make a pit stop at the Dzongri and Phedang to rest. Encounter beautiful sights of the rhododendron forests and meadows with clusters of small huts and houses. Overnight at Tshoka in tents.
Overnight at Tshoka in tents.
Continue descending back and return to Tshoka. You'll be accommodated at Tshoka in tents on triple-sharing basis. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining and washroom tents. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Thangsing
Tshoka
06:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 9 of the Goechala trek: Tshoka to Yuksom
Marking the final day of the trek, you'll make your way back to Yuksom. A long day of downhill trekking, today's trek will take you across scenic hillocks with small hamlets of not more than a few houses as well as prominent villages such as Bakhim and Sachen. Just before arriving at Yuksom, you'll cross three iron bridges, overlaid over river streams and valleys. You'll arrive at your destination by evening. Overnight at Yuksom in tents.
Overnight at Yuksom in hotel.
Embark on a relatively easy, downhill trek from Tshoka to Yuksom. You'll be accommodated at Yuksom in a hotel on triple-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast and lunch. At an additional cost, you may have dinner at the hotel after completing the trek.
Tshoka
Yuksom
06:00 AM
Breakfast | Lunch
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Day 10 of the Goechala trek: Drive from Yuksom to Darjeeling
Bid farewell to Sikkim, board vehicles and travel back to Darjeeling. You'll arrive back in town by evening. Your trip ends here.
Your trip ends before nightfall.
On the last day of your trip, you'll travel back to Darjeeling in private, shared SUV. Since no meals are provided today, you'll need to spend additional to have meals at any of the restaurants or eateries en route to Darjeeling.
Yuksom
Darjeeling
07:00 AM
No meals are provided today
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Darjeeling
Yuksom
08:00:00
Yuksom
Tshoka
07:00:00
Tshoka
Dzongri
07:00:00
Dzongri
Dzongri
07:00:00
Dzongri
Thangsing
07:00:00
Thangsing
Lamuney
07:00:00
Lamuney
Thangsing
01:00:00
Thangsing
Tshoka
06:00:00
Tshoka
Yuksom
06:00:00
Yuksom
Darjeeling
07:00:00
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For cancellations 30 days or more before departure of the Goechala trek: 75% refund.
For cancellations 29-15 days before departure of the Goechala trek: 70% refund.
For cancellations 14-7 days before departure of the Goechala trek: 50% refund.
For cancellations 7-3 days before departure of the Goechala trek: 15% refund.
For cancellations 2 days or less before departure of the Goechala trek: No refund.
No show: No refund.
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Rules on trip
Travellers are required to adhere to instructions of the trek leader during the trek to Goechala.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the trek.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary of the trek to Goechala to ensure maximum safety of travellers as well as staff.
Travellers will be required to bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap or accident during the trek to Goechala.
Travel arrangements from Darjeeling-Darjeeling in Tata Spacio, Xylo, Innova or similar vehicle
Accommodation in tents and hotel on triple-sharing basis
All equipment required for camping: tents, sleeping bag
Common kitchen/dining and washroom tents
Any technical equipment required for the trek
All vegetarian meals from lunch on Day 2 to lunch on Day 9
Services of experienced trek leader and camping crew
Permit charges, entry fees and camping charges
First aid kit
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Travel arrangements between base city and Darjeeling
Any accommodation or meals in Darjeeling, plus meals in Yuksom
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
Personal expenses such as tips to staff, additional meals and beverages etc.
Adventure travel or medical insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Full-length track pants
Full-sleeved t-shirts/shirts
Woollen sweater and thermal wear
Trekking shoes
Windcheater and fleece jacket
Raincoat or poncho
Woollen cap or muffler
Woollen gloves and socks
Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or gadgets
Slippers or sandals
Hard luggage such as trolley bags, suitcases
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
Tata Spacio, Xylo, Innova or similar vehicle for transport from Darjeeling-Darjeeling
All equipment required for camping: tents, sleeping bag
Common kitchen/dining and washroom tents
Any technical equipment required for the trek
First aid kit
You need to get
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Day pack (with rain cover)
ID proof
Water bottle
Toilet paper
Trekking poles and knee cap (optional)
Towel
Sunglasses (polarised, anti-glare)
Torch (with extra batteries)
Dry snacks (granola bars, biscuits etc.)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
Personal toiletries
Medical Kit
Specific personal or prescribed medication
Personal first-aid kit
Directions towards the Pick up Point
You'll report to the tour operator's office in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The city is well-connected to major cities of the country via flights to the Bagdogra Airport or trains to the New Jalpaiguri railway station. To arrive at the pick-up point, travel via road to Darjeeling, located 3-hr drive away from the airport and train station. Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/SG84qp1wQXo
Directions towards the Start Point
Your operator will arrange your transport to the start point of the Goechala trek.