Goechala Trek

Kathmandu → Kanchenjunga National Park

• High point 4,940 m (Day 8)
• High altitude
• 1 acclimatisation day

Highlights

• Approach the mighty Kanchenjunga from the historic kingdom of Sikkim on a classic high-altitude trail.
• High Himalaya Trek · 10 days / 9 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra to Yuksom

   Drive to Yuksom, the historic gateway to Kanchenjunga and the former capital of Sikkim.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 1,780 m

2. D2

   Day 2: Yuksom to Sachen

   Trek through dense semi-tropical forest along the Rathong River to the camp at Sachen.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 2,200 mUp420 m

3. D3

   Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka

   Cross the Prek Chu river and climb steeply to the Tibetan refugee settlement of Tshoka.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 3,000 mUp800 m

4. D4

   Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri

   Ascend through rhododendron forest to Dzongri, with views of Pandim and other peaks.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 4,020 mUp1,020 m · go slow

5. D5

   Acclimatisation day

   Day 5: Dzongri acclimatization / Dzongri La hike

   Early morning hike to Dzongri La for sunrise over Kanchenjunga, then rest at camp.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 4,020 m

6. D6

   Day 6: Dzongri to Thansing

   Descend to the Kokchurang river and follow the valley to the meadow camp at Thansing.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 3,930 m

7. D7

   Day 7: Thansing to Lamune

   A short but beautiful walk to the high camp at Lamune, beneath the towering peaks.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 4,200 mUp270 m

8. D8

   Highest point · 4,940 m

   Day 8: Lamune to Goechala viewpoint & back to Thansing

   Pre-dawn ascent to Goechala (4,940 m) for the iconic mirror view of Kanchenjunga, then descend.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 3,930 mDown270 m

9. D9

   Day 9: Thansing to Tshoka

   Retrace the trail through Dzongri and down to Tshoka.

   Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 3,000 mDown930 m

10. D10

    Day 10: Tshoka to Yuksom & drive NJP

    Descend to Yuksom and drive back to NJP/Bagdogra for onward travel.

    Kanchenjunga National Park As per plan Sleep 1,780 mDown1,220 m

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

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