GOECHALA TREK
TREKS ID : FLY-14
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : SILIGURI - GANGTOK( Alt. 1670 m)
Arrival at Bagdogra airport from Delhi or Calcutta- Or NJP by Train - Or Kakarvita those who are coming from Nepal. Same day 4 hrs drive from Siliguri to Gangtok 110 kms (or by helicopter). Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 2 : GANGTOK ( SIGHTSEEING )
Early morning visit to Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok. After Breakfast drive to Rumtek Monastery built in 1740 on the way back visit Chorten monastery -1958. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3 : GANGTOK- YUKSUM ( Alt. 1760 m)
Drive form Gangtok to Yuksum Time taken 6 hrs on the way visit Bonn monastery near Ravongla. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 4 : YUKSUM - TSHOKA ( Alt. 3050 m)
Trek from Yuksum to Tshoka 18 kms time taken approx. 6 hrs. Walk through dense forest of pine and oak. After crossing river Prek Chu it is straight 70 degree uphill climb this is the toughest stage in the entire. Trek then we reach Bakhim the trail from Bakhim passes through magnolia and rhododendron trees. Tshoka is a small village . Overnight stay in a tent or lodge.
Day 5 : TSHOKA- DZONGRI ( Alt. 4020 m)
Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climb taking approx 5hrs. This leads us through dense forest of rhododendrons. There are over 400 flowering species in Sikkim. A place called Deorali Dara provides a magnificent view of the mountains. Once we reach Phethang we take a break. After further climbing we reach Dzongri, here the vegetation is thin and only small bushes and shrubs are found. A tourist hut is available for the night stay. It is usually overcrowded and noisy. A walk to Dabla Khang( DzongriTop) in the wee hours of the morning provides one of the most magnificent view of the mountains and the whole range of the peaks can be seen. Acclimatization here is must for further ascending trekkers. Overnight stay in a tent.
Day 6 : DZONGRI - THANSING ( Alt. 3930 m)
Trek from Dzongri to Thansing takes about approx 4hrs after walking through the bushes and hedges. At first its walking in the plain table land after few hours we rapidly descend down the river Prek on. The way one can view almost all the ranges above all Mt Pandin looks beautiful. In Thansing besides. The govt hut its all barren here is no civilization. Overnight stay in a tent .
Day 7 : THANSING- SAMITI ( Alt. 4200 m)
Trek from Thansing to Samiti Lake takes about approx 3hrs its just a easy trek through thin vegetation. Overnight stay in a tent. Samiti is basically , in the base of mount Pandim because of its close attachment. With Mt Pandim here a small beautiful lake has emerged. When it gets snowed the lake with the mountain. Provides a spectacular unforgettable view. Over night in tent.
Day 8 : SAMITI - GOECHALA (Alt 4940 m) -SAMITI
Trek from Samiti to Goechala back to Samiti takes about approx 7 hrs, the trek starts with easy grading. We come across Zemathang which means ( sand- plainland) the trail goes through moraines before reaching Goechala one can view green lake formed right below the path deep down the hill, finally one reaches the second viewpoint from here one can view southern phase of Khangchendzonga. Further trek takes you to yangitaar to spent one night in this place is worthwhile one can witness avalanche of Mt Khangchendzonga this place is recommendable because it is quite different than other entire trek, but during winter it is not possible due to thick snow which covers the path and makes it difficult to walk.
Day 9 : SAMITI -COKCHORUNG ( Alt 3000 m)
Trek from samiti to cokchurung takes about 3hrs spent. Overnight stay in lodge.
Day 10 : COKCHORUNG -TSHOKA
Trek from Cokchoruing to tshoka takes about 5 hrs is gradual descend through thick forest it's a long and Tiring walk this route joins the route of phethang to Dzongri trail. Overnight stay in a tent
Day 11 : TSHOKA- YUKSUM
The trek from Tshoka to Yuksum takes about 6hrs. Overnight stay in a hotel. Trek Ends.
Incluions & Exclusion
- Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
- Meals : breakfast at all places
- Transfers from one place to another
- Sightseeing in private cars
- Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
- All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes
- Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
- Any kind of insurance
- Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.