Trek to Dzongri Goecha La

You will be picked up from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station by about 09:00 hrs, and will be driven to Yuksom. It is an 8-hour drive to Yuksom, and takes you through Teesta, Malli, Jorethang and Tashiding. You'll arrive late in the evening at Yuksom, and should try to get tot bed early. Overnight in a comfortable lodge for the night.

Overnight stay in lodge.

You'll spend your first night for this Dzongri Goechala trek in a clean, cozy resthouse/lodge in Yuksom, on triple/multiple sharing basis. No meals are provided today, but you'll have plenty of options in Yuksom.

It's your first trekking day today, and you'll start with an easy trail today. You'll walk through the main bazaar of Yuksom, and through to the checkpost. After your documents are processed, you enter the Kanchanjunga National Park. You'll cross gurgling streams and walk past moss-covered trees, seeing birds and butterflies all around. It is a gradual ascent to Sachen, where you will be camping for the night.

Overnight stay in tents.

It's your first night of camping, and you'll be staying in triple/multi sharing tents in Sachen. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. You'll be provided with a packed lunch and a hot dinner today.

After yesterday's gradual height gain, you'll be making a steady climb today. You'll cross bridges with prayer flags fluttering on them, pass through pine-scented forests, and climbing over ridges. After a 4-5 hour trek, you'll reach Tsokha, your campsite for the night. From here, you'll be able to see your first views of the magnificent Himalayas, especially the peaks of Mount Pandim, Jopunu and Tenzingkhang. Overnight in tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Tsokha in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

It's a long day today, and you'll have to make quite a climb to get to Dzongri. The slope is moderately steep, but you have plenty of time to halt and trek at your own pace. You'll trek through rhododendron forests, walking alongside yaks and mules making their own way to the top. The last section of the climb is steep, and you'll feel the altitude a little, but you'll soon be in an alpine meadow filled with fresh grass and wildflowers. You'll be camping here, with views of the mountains all around. Overnight stay in huts/tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Dzongri in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

Today you'll have an early morning, waking up at 04:00 hrs to start your trek. You'll climb for about 45 minutes, watching as the sun rises over the mountains while you walk. You'll get stunning views from Dzongri top, including Kanchenjunga in the morning sunlight. You'll return to your campsite and spend the day relaxing and enjoying the views. In the afternoon, you might want to do a short trek around the campsite, but you'll be ready for an early night. Overnight in tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Thansing in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

After the efforts of yesterday, today is a relaxed trekking day. You'll start with a level hike across the meadows of Thansing, dotted with the most beautiful wildflowers. It's an easy walk along the Prek Chu river, and you should be able to spot plenty of beautiful birds. You will get breathtaking views of the Jonupu and Pandim peaks from here. In about 2 hours, you'll get to Lamuney, where your campsite is set up beside a bubbling rivulet. You should get to bed early tonight because you'll have a very early start. Overnight in tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Lamuney in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

Goecha La Pass day is the day everyone's been waiting for, and you'll be starting at about 02:00 hrs in the morning, so that you can get the best weather. It's a strenuous trek, but the views are more than spectacular, and you'll be able to see the Kanchenjunga peak and Goecha Lake from the top of the pass. You'll see the best views of glorious turquoise Samiti Lake, as well as Goecha La, so don't forget to carry your camera. Descend to Kokchurang, following the trail alongside Samiti Lake via Thansing. Overnight stay in tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Kokchurang in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

Today you will trek back to Tsokha. You will take the trail on the left that bypasses Dzongri in order to reach Phedang directly. It is scenic trek through dense rhododendron forests and the buds are in full bloom during the spring. It is a delight for bird watchers and you can spot some of the most exquisite species of birds here. Descend to Tsokha and enjoy a hot cup of sweet tea at the local tea shop. Overnight stay in tents.

Overnight stay in tents.

You will be accommodated in Tsokha in tents on triple/multi sharing basis. You will be provided with camping mattresses and sleeping bags to keep you warm. Your campsite is also equipped with kitchen-dining and toilet tents.

On your last trekking day, you will trace your way back to Yuksom, descending from Sachen to Bakhim. The fluttering prayer flags on the bridge over Prek Chu are a pleasant welcome to civilization. You will check into your guesthouse in Yuksom, with the comforts of a soft bed and a hot water shower. Overnight stay in guesthouse.

Overnight stay in lodge.

You will be accommodated in Yuksom in a clean and comfortable guesthouses on triple/multi sharing basis. Dinner will not be provided today, but you'll have plenty of options in Yuksom to visit.

After breakfast, you will be driven back to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and should reach by 18:00 hours, from where you can head to your next destination. Trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

You will be driven from Yuksom to NJP Railway Station and should reach by 18:00 hours. No meals are provided today. Trip ends here.