- 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 :
- Day 1- 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.
- Day 2- 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.
- Day 3- 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.
- Day 4- 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.
- Day 5- 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.
- Day 6- 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.
- Day 7- 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.
- Day 8- 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.
- Day 9- TIGIPLA – DZONGRI ( Alt 4020 ) 6 Hrs.After early breakfast the trekkers
should start to trekking towards Dzongri in order to reach in time.
- Day 10- 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.
- Day 11- 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.
- Day 12- 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.
- Day 13- 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.
- Day 14- 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.
- Day 15- 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.
- Day 16- 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 | |
| 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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