hard
Goechala Trek
10
Days
90km
Distance
4,940m
Max Altitude
very high
Fitness
Adults
Age
Best months:
AprMayOctNov
Face-to-face with Kanchenjunga from the Goechala viewpoint at 4940m.
Kanchenjunga face to faceSamiti LakeRhododendron forests
Warnings
⚠4940m altitude
⚠Sikkim permits needed
⚠10 days commitment
⚠Weather window narrow
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Campsites
Sachen
2,150mForest camp, flat ground, stream, basic tarp shelters, campfire
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Tshoka
3,050mTrekkers hut (GTA), monastery, basic rooms Rs 200, kitchen, toilet
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Dzongri
4,000mMeadow camp, trekkers hut (basic), flat ground, cold and windy
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Thansing
3,930mMeadow camp, river, flat ground, basic shelter, Pandim views
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Lamuney
4,300mBarren base camp, flat ground, river, extremely cold and windy, no facilities
💧 Water⛺ Flat ground
Cost Estimate
Self-organized
₹6,000
With Guide
₹15,000
Full operator
₹22,000
Budget = Sikkim permit free, trekkers hut Rs 200/night, own food. Mandatory local guide + yak/porter. Guide Rs 1500/day. Yak Rs 800/day. Operators (Indiahikes, Trek The Himalayas, local Yuksom operators) include Gangtok/NJP transport, all camping, meals, guide, permits.