- 01. Name of the Trek : Goechala Special Trek
- 02. Destination : Multiple
- 03. Minimum number of Guests for the Trek : 4
- 04. Maximum number of Guests for the Trek : 30
- 05. Tour Origin : Gangtok
- 06. Tour Concludes at : Gangtok
- 07. Base Camp (Town / City) : Yuksom
- 08. A Brief :
At first through luxuriant rhododendrons, pines, spruces and giants magnolia forests, then through green meadows and yak pastures, this trek leads us towards west Sikkim along the Indo-Nepal border. Along the moraines of the Onglakhing Glacier and sacred Samiti Lake, the climb to Gocha la Pass, the highlight of this magnificent trek, one can savour the breathtaking scenery of the Talung Glacier and the impressive east face of the third highest summit in the world, the mighty 8586-meter-high Kanchenjunga surrounded by the 6679-meter-high Rathong, 7338-meter-high Kabru, 7349-meter-high Talung to the south, and 7365-meter-high Kirat Chuli and 7123-meter-high Pyramid Peak to the north. The way back via a recently opened path, goes through lush green jungles overgrown with lianas and orchids. Itinerary (Chewabhanjang - Kunchenjunga Trek): Grade: Tough, Time: March-April, Duration: 21days, Average walking time: 5-6 hours per day.
- Itinerary in Detail :
- Day1- GANGTOK- YUKSUM ( Alt 1760 M ) 6 hrs Drive form Gangtok to Yuksum Time taken 6hrs on the way visit Bonn monastery near Ravangla. Overnight at hotel.
- Day2- YUKSUM – BAKHIM (Alt 2750M ) 5Hrs Trek from Yuksum to Bakhim 16 Kms time taken approx. 6 hrs. Walk through dense forest of pine and oak After crossing river PrekChu 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.
- Day3- BAKHIM -TSHOKA (Alt. 3050 M) 1 Hrs Bakhim to Tshoka is 2Kms it’s a straight uphill strenuous trek. Tshoka is a small village. Overnight in Tent or lodge.
- Day4- TSHOKA- DZONGRI ( Alt. 4020 M ) 4Hrs Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climbing time taken approx 5hrs we go through dense forest of rhododendrons there are over 400 flowering species , a place called Deorali Dara provides a magnificent view of mountains, Then we reach Phethang for a break .After Phethang still further climbing we reach Dzongri here the Vegetation is thin and we tend to find only small bushes and shrubs for the night stay here is a tourist hut Its usually overcrowded and noisy. In Dzongri early morning we take a walk to Dabla Khang (DzongriTop) the view from this place is magnificent one can view all the peaks. Acclimatization here is must for further ascending trekkers. Overnight in tent.
- Day5- DZONGRI- BIKBARI (Alt 4000M ) 4Hrs As you start the trek you start to Gingey Deorali it’s a slightly uphill climb and the trekkers has to cross the valley .From Gingey you can see Rathong , Kabru south, Kabru North, Frey Peak, Kokthang. If one is lucky you can find blue sheep grazing.
- Day6- BIKBARI –BASECAMP ( Alt 4600)- BIKBARI 6 Hrs After breakfast start the trek with steady uphill climb to base camp .This is one of the training camp for the climbers established by Nehru (Prime Minister of India).One can visit East Rathong glacier.
- Day7- BIKBARI- TIGIPLA (Alt 3826 M) 6/7 Hrs.The trek will start with a flat table land after 2Hrs you have to descend downhill it is in the base of the hills.
- Day8- TIGIPLA – PANGDIN – TIGIPLA M 4/ 5 HrsThe trek will start with a straight walk and climb uphill climb before reaching you have to descend down 1Hrs .This was an excursion so you have to trek back to Tigipla.
- Day9- TIGIPLA – DZONGRI ( Alt 4020 ) 6 Hrs.After early breakfast the trekkers should start to trekking towards Dzongri in order to reach in time.
- Day10- 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 in Tent.
- Day11- THANSING- LAMMUNAY ( Alt. 4250M ) 3 Hrs. Trek from Thansing to Lammunay takes about approx 3hrs its just a easy trek through thin vegetation.Overnight in tent.
- Day12- LAMMUNAY- GOECHALA( Alt 4940 )–LAMMUNAY 8 Hrs As the trek starts with uphill climb one reaches Samiti Lake is basically , in the base of mount pandin 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 viewTrek from Samiti to Goechala back to Samiti takes about approx 7 hrs, the trek starts with easy grading. We come across Zemathang (4752Mts ) which means ( sand- plain land) 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 Kanchenzonga.to the north is Goecha La peak.
- Day13- LAMMUNAY– THANSING Lammunay to Thansing takes about 2 Hrs we have to camp here as the there is no place to pitch tent so we have to use this as a camp to explore Lampokhari.
- Day14- THANSING- LAMPOKHARI (Alt 3900 )- KOKCHORUNG 8 Hrs. After early breakfast we walk easy and straight walk then gradually climb uphill about half an hour one reaches lampokhari it is long and slightly bigger lake than Samiti with a spectacular view of Lama - lamini and Simvo, Narsing peak. After Having pack lunch trek downhill to Kokchorung.
- Day15- COKCHORUNG –TSHOKA 6 Hrs. Trek from Cokchoruing to tshoka takes about 5hrs it’s a gradual descend through thick forest it’s a long and Tiring walk this route joins the route of phethang to Dzongri trail. Overnight at tent.
- Day16- TSHOKA- YUKSUM 6 Hrs. The trek from Tshoka to Yuksum takes about 6hrs overnight at hotel, Trek Ends.
- Day17- Youksam - Gangtok.
- Trek Cost Includes:
- *Accommodation on full board basis.
- *All internal transport in Sikkim.
- *Gear package including Kit bag max 15kg per person.
- *Gear Package include kit bag, sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
- *Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment.
- *Services of a professional guide and trekking staff.
- *Porters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Porters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
- *Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen / Lachung. We serve Indian, Chinese, Continental and sikkimese dishes.
- *All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
- *Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
- *All trekking fees and local permits.
- Trek Cost Does Not Include:
- *Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
- *Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities.
- *Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc).
- *Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips.
- *Travel Insurance.
- *Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
- 09. Our Speciality : Best hygienic food, professionally trained guides,
porters and staff.
- 10. Costing (Per Head Per Day) :
| Itinerary | 2 Pax Only | 4 Pax Only | 5-10 Pax | 10 +Pax | Book Trek |
| Long Haul Treks | N/A | 4000.00 | 3375.00 | 2250.00 | Book Now |
- 11. Terms and Conditions :
The company reserves the right to cancel any trek
without assigning any reason whatsoever, however in
such cases 100% refund will be made immediately.
Guests with critical illnesses, children and elderly
are advised to consult their doctor before undertaking
any trekking activity. Completing the trek upto
destination point is not a guarantee from our side;
it will depend upon stamina and endurance of guests.
- 12. Government Rules and Regulations :
Inner Line Permits (ILP) are required by foreign
tourists to enter Sikkim. Permits are available at
all Indian Consulates in the home countries and at
Sikkim Tourism Offices in Delhi, Kolkata and Siliguri.
They are also available upon entry at Rangpo Check post.
Indian tourists also need to carry an identity proof
document viz. Passport / Voter ID / Driving License /
PAN Card / Govt. ID card etc. Restricted Area Permits (RAP)
is required to by all tourists to enter certain border
areas within Sikkim. These are available at Mangan
and Gangtok.
- 13. Booking Amount to be Paid Per Pax : 25%
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