Goecha La Trek
I am Planning for the Goecha La trek in September or October -2016, Dates are flexible but should be in these months only.
I am starting from Kolkata , but partner can be from any where and we will meet in new Jalpaiguri one if the gateway to sikkim.
I have completed all my deep research and found that this trek can be done without any Organised trekking agency, and I always love this , because you will always enjoy when you have no restriction.
I love Thrill, adventure and want to live every bit of nature.
Plan : New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Yuksom: 150 KMs by road. : Meet at NJP railway station at 8 AM and start the journey to Yuksom by sharing cab . Max Cost: 150 Per head.
Reach Yuksom by 1 P.M : contact local Porters for Yaks and Utensils and other important itineraries.
Stay in Yuksom .
Trek Start :
Day 1: Yuksom to Bakhim (14 KM) : Moderate Trekking max 5 Hours. : To get Acclimatize with High Altitude , we will stay in Bakhim.
Day 2 : Bakhim to Tshoka (2 Km) : Tough Trekking Max 4 – 6 Hours : Stay here that day to feel the nature and to relax our body.
Day 3 : Tshoka to Dzongri (8 Km) : Moderate to tough Trekking Max 6-7 hours: stay here to enjoy the sun rise on Day 4 .
Day 4 : Dzongri to Thangsing (8 Km) : Tough Trekking Max 5-6 Hours
Day 5 : Thansing to Lamuney (8Km) : Easy Trek , max 5 -6 Hours . here we will enjoy the beauty of Samiti lake.
Day 6 : Lamuney to Goecha La ( 5000M Alt) ; Tough trek , Max 10 hours : Heavy wind and our destination. Finally we are in goecha. tent to be set in Kokchurong.
Day 7 : Kokchurong to Tahoma Max 6 Hours
Day 8 : Tahoma to Yuksom Max 6 hours : Stay in Yuksom or will leave to
Day 9 : Reserve day : options : Gurudongmar lake, Hot springs of north Sikkim or Gangtok visit.
Day 10 ; Reach to New Jalpaiguri : then To destination.
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Hey Pratik
I am interested. Have explored Himalayas in Kashmir, Himachal, UK and Nepal. I guess it’s time to explore the SIkkimese Himalayas. I just need to understand the climate and local scenery there around that time? Any idea? How’s autumn like in Sikkim?
Thanks
Hey Pratik,
I’m also interested for this trek contact me on 8335040472 so that we can discuss further.