Goecha La
Region: Sikkim | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Altitude: 16176 ft | Duration: 10 days ( NJP to NJP) | Age group: above 18 only
Goecha La / Kanchanjunga Base
Goecha La (el.4940 mt or 16,207 ft) is a high mountain pass in Sikkim, India in the Himalaya range. This trek is the dream and desire of adventure lovers throughout the country! Starting from Yuksom, this trek passes through beautiful landscapes that are filled with exotic flowers and immensely attractive meadows, and one of the greenest forests in the world. The Rathong Chu River on the way adds more charm and appeal to this trek.
The southeast face of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, can be viewed from the viewpoint.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Pick up from NJP station / Siligudi early morning
Start the journey for NJP to yuksom by car (Sumo/Tavera/Xylo etc) (6/7 hour drive) Stay in Guest House
Day 02: Trek start from yuksam(4700ft) to sachen7000 ft. (10km, 5/6hour walk)
Day 03: sachen to Tshoka 10,000ft. (6km 4hr walk)
Day 04: Tshoka to Dzongri 13000 ft (9km 5/6hr walk)
Day 05: Early in morning up to Dzongri view point and back to the camp site for Breakfast then trek to Thangsing 13,000ft. (8km 4/5hr walk)
Day 06: Thangsing to Lammune 14,000ft. (6km 3hr walk)
Day 07: Early in morning up to Goecha la view point(16,176ft) back to camp site for Lunch, same day back to Thangsing.
Day 08: Thangsing to Tshoka (16km 7hr walk)
Day 09: Tshoka to yuksom 16km 5/6 hr walk. Stay in Guest House
Day 10: Departure from Yuksam to NJP by car. (Sumo/Tawera/Innovaetc)
Arrive NJP / Siligudi at 6 pm (approx).