This
popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksom to Dzongri and onwards
to Goecha La, and has superb views of Kanchenjunga. From Yuksam,
the trail follows the Rathong Valley to Bakhim and from here
a steep ascent to the village of Tsokha. Above Tsokha the
trail reaches Pethang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri
(4020 M). From here the trail drops steeply down the river
to Thansing (3930 M). The final stop is at Samiti Lake from
which an assault is made to Goecha La (4940 M) for the best
views of Kanchenjunga.
Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4020 M, in west
Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up
view of Khangchen junga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises
the long outline of the Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s
paradise. Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 4940
M.
Goecha La offers a mind catching sight of the mountains like
Pandim, Khangchenjunga and the others. The trek to Goecha
la really is getting out & getting trekked. There are
only few trekking routes around the Kangchenjunga National
Park that are open to visitors. The trek is traditional which
follows a picturesque route past lush vegetation and and wonderful
mountain views until it reaches a high pass. The training
courses of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are conducted
in these valleys and trekkers have passed through here for
decades.
Season
:
April
to mid-May
Maximum Altitude
:
5002 m/16406 ft (Goecha
La)
Grade
:
Moderate
Duration
:
8 days on trek
Roadhead for trek
:
Fly
from Delhi to Bagdogra and from here drive to Darjeeling
(110 kms/4-5 hrs). From Darjeeling its another 123 kms
drive to Yuksom that takes about 6-7 hrs.
TREK GRADATION & GIO SERVICES
GIO offers a wide variety of treks ranging from low altitude treks in the lower
Himalayas and the Shivaliks for amateurs to high altitude treks into some of the
most remote regions in the area. Learn
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