Goechela Trek Sikkim

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What's Included Included 

2 Night accommodation at Yuksoom Home Stay/guest house 

All necessary Mountain Trekking permits during the trek 

All meals from Breakfast on Day 2 to Dinner on Day 10 Including boiled drinking water provided on trekking days 

During the Trek Full Board Camping arrangements with accommodation on twin sharing basis with foam mats in tents Kitchen tent, dining tent, and toilet tent as required during the trek 

Local Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification 

A good quality sleeping bag arranged by UTS (Bring your own sleeping if you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag. This is always better for hygienic reasons.) 

All Trekking equipment for guests and company Tents carried by Mules/Horses Basic Medical & First Aid kit 

All travel from Bagdogra airport and back to Bagdogra airport by road (by non-AC car will be provided for 4 people and above. for 1- 3 people there will be an additional cost Rs, 9000/- per vehicle each way 5% GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules) 

 

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The Sikkim Kanchenjunga Goechala Trek is a high mountain pass in Sikkim, India in the Himalayan range. The southeast face of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, which runs about 90km at Approx altitude of 4,940 mt or 16,207 ft) the typical itinerary is over 9 days each day you will be walking about 6-7hours. the trek begins from the Yuksoom trail through kanchanzonga national park with night camping at Tshoka, Dzongri, Tsansing, Lamuney, and Kockchurung ending your trek in Yuksom. 

Of all the treks in Sikkim, the Goechala Trek is one of the more difficult ones. It is considered to be a hard trek. However, anyone with moderate trekking experience should have no problems taking this trek. If you do not have much prior trekking experience or if you want to be extra prepared, some cardio preparation would benefit you. In terms of altitude, you will not have to worry, as our ascent is slow and steady. For those of you who can take on this challenge, you will be heavily rewarded with some of the best mountain views in India. 

Goechala Trek Permit Yes, for foreigners you need a permit for the Sikkim Kanchenjunga Goechala Trek. The permits required depending on where you are from. All permits will be taken care of by UTS. Do note that citizens of China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar are not permitted to trek in this region. The ILP (Inner Line Permit) is required for all foreigners before entering Sikkim. They are obtained either at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri or at the entrance of Sikkim. Kanchenjunga National Park (KNP) permit is also required, which can be obtained as you leave Yuksom village. The Protected Area Permit (PAP) is also required for all foreigners. This is obtained in Gangtok and only through an authorized tour operator. For this reason, all foreign trekkers must book the Goechala Trek package through a government-authorized trekking agency. 

Sikkim Goechala Trek Expect nothing less than to see several of the world’s highest peaks, including the majestic peak of Kanchenjunga. The Goechala Trek is true of India’s greatest trails, providing up-close mountain views. See rare alpine flowers blooming in the springtime, blooming rhododendron trees, and a variety of wild animals wandering the forests. Get to know the Rai, Limbu, and other ethnic groups while staying in their comfortable teahouses. Expect to get blown away by the natural beauty at Samiti Lake, enveloped by rocky mountains. On this 11-day excursion, prepare to trek through true Himalayan wilderness and see dozens of majestic.


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What's Included Included 

2 Night accommodation at Yuksoom Home Stay/guest house 

All necessary Mountain Trekking permits during the trek 

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Day 1

Arrival to Bagdogra Airport or Njp Train Station transfer to Yuksoom

Day 2

Trek from Yuksom to Sachen

Day 3

Trek from Sachen to Tshoka via Bakhim

Day 4

Tshoka to Dzongri via Phedang

Day 5

Dzongri to Dzongri Top and back. Acclimatization day at Dzongri

Day 6

Trek from Dzongri to Thangshing Day 7: Trek from Thangshing to Lamuney via Deuta Ghar

Day 7

Trek from Lamuney to Goechala View point 1 via Samiti Lake; and back to Kokchurang

Day 8

Trek from Kokchurang to Tshokh via Phedang Day 10: Trek from Tshoka to Yuksam

Day 9

Farewell Sikkim Himalayas!!!

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