INTRODUCTION:
Your heart will be warmed by the tranquil Samiti Lake, the views of Pandim Peak, and the ethereal Thangshing landscape.
Not to be missed View of the Kanchenjunga at sunrise, with the sun rising and changing the color of the peak.
The goechala trek offers views of Mt. Kanchenjunga’s southeast face, the third-highest mountain in the world.
Discover the comforting characteristics of Kanchenjunga National Park’s dense rhododendron forests, where the forest doesn’t cease at 10,000 feet.
The suspension bridges across the Prekchu river, Pha Khola, Tshushay Khola, and Mentogang Khola, will astound you.
Overview of the Goechala Trek GoechaLa Pass Trek:
At a height of 16,207 feet, the GoechaLa walk offers a close-up view of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak. For hundreds of adventure seekers, it is a dream and a wish. Bounded by captivating flora and animals, which are so brilliant and colorful that they can lift one’s spirits.
The GoechaLa pass hike is a collection of massive summits and is a true adventure. The trail’s connection to the well-known Kanchenjunga National Park, where one can experience pure nature, is enough to revive your senses. April and May are the best months to view the mountains. Since the sky is entirely clear at this time of day, it is possible to photograph the views of the sun setting and rising.
Quick facts about the GoechaLa Pass Trek:
GoechaLa Trek duration: 10 days and 9 nights
The highest point is 16207 feet.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Trekking distance of GoechaLa: 90 Km
Temperature Range: September through November: 10 to 15 Degrees (Days); -5 to 5 Degrees. April through June: 15 to 22 Degrees (Days); -1 to 7 Degrees (Nights) (Nights)
Best Months for the GoechaLa Trek: April into May and September through November
The closest railroad station, New Jalpaiguri (NJP), is 150 kilometers from Yuksom.
Bagdogra Airport is located 155 kilometers from Yuksom.
ATM: The last location where you can find an ATM is Yuksom.
Yuksom is the beginning and ending point.
Goechala Trek Package Included:
Accommodation in a Yuksom guest house or homestay for two nights, shared by four people.
7 nights of triple-sharing camping while on the hike.
All vegetarian meals from the second day’s lunch through the ninth day’s lunch are served while on the journey.
Trekking tools like sleeping bags, beds, tents, and cutlery.
The Goechala Trek package includes all fees and permits for Indians.
From dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 10, all meals are provided.
Oxygen cylinder, oxygen meter, and basic first aid medical kit.
Trek Leader and support staff who are qualified and experienced.
Yuksom’s Location:
With a train:
A significant railway hub southwest of Sikkim is called New Jalpaiguri, or NJP. The NJP station serves a large number of long-distance trains that arrive and depart from it. You can decide to travel to Kolkata and board one of the numerous trains that go to NJP. Any northeast train that bypasses Kolkata and travels directly to NJP is your best bet if you’re traveling from Delhi or the northern region of India.
From the Air:
Although flights to Bagdogra are often more expensive than those to Kolkata, flying there is still a choice you have. Almost all Indian metropolises have flights available to you.
Itinerary for the Goechala Trek
Day 1: Drive to Yuksom (5,670 feet) from Bagdogra Airport or NJP (7 Hours)
As you drive from Bagdogra Airport/NJP to Yuksom, take in the breathtaking sights of the Himalayas to set the tone for your great journey.
You will go along the raging Teesta River on your journey to Yuksom, after which you will ascend a hill and cross a bridge in Legship.
After arriving in the town, check into a hotel and go to bed.
From Yuksom to Sachen, hike (7,150ft)
Today will be the start of the ascent to the Goechala Pass! Start climbing and following the gorges of the Rathong River early in the morning.
Trek towards the Paha Khola Bridge via the verdant fern, rhododendron, and magnolia thickets.
Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way to keep yourself going for the rest of the trip; be on the lookout for unique orchids, vibrant flowers, and monkeys as you go!
Day 2 of the Goechala Trek fails. Day 2’s schedule
Day 3
Trek from Sachen to Tshokha (9,700 feet), passing through Bhakim (8,600 feet).
Period: 5
This journey continues to be a favorite with hikers and trek guides alike for more reasons than just getting close to renowned Mt. Kanchenjunga. The most fascinating aspect of this walk is seeing some of the famous Himalayan peaks so close-up and in life-size. For instance, we will set up camp directly beneath Mt. Pandim on the fifth day of the hike. By the time we reach summit day, Mt. Pandim’s peak appears to be only a day’s climb away, deceivingly close.
The intense alpenglow one experiences when hiking tops the exhilaration of being close to such massive peaks. Observing these seemingly immovable peaks, particularly Mt. Kanchenjunga,
