Goecha La
The Goecha La trek is a challenging 9-11-day trek
in Sikkim, India that offers spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other
Himalayan peaks.. It is located in Kanchenjunga National Park and involves
trekking through forests, meadows, and past glacial lakes, with the highest point being the Goecha
La pass at approximately 4,940 m (16,207
ft). The trek is physically strenuous and suitable for experienced trekkers. It provides close-up views of the
world’s third-highest mountain, Mount Kanchenjunga, along with other peaks like
Mount Pandim and Mount Kabru.
The starting
point is Yuksom, which is about a 5-6-hour drive from the nearest airport, Bagdogra. You will trek through diverse
terrains, including dense forests, high altitude meadows like Dzongri and
Thansing. And see glacial lakes like Samity. Witnessing the sunrise illuminate
Kanchenjunga from a vantage point is a major highlight of this trek.
Short:
Day1: Drive from NJP to Yuksom
(5900Ft / 150km)
Day2: Trek from Yuksom to Sachen
(7300Ft /8km)
Day3 : Trek from Sachen to Tshoka
(9800Ft) via Bakhim (8700Ft / 7km)
Day4: Trek from Tshoka to Dzomgri
(13100Ft ) via Phedang( 12100Ft/8km)
Day 5: Acclimatisation Day at
Dzongri
Day 6: Trek from Dzongri to
Thansing (13000Ft) via Kokchhurung (12100Ft /10km)
Day 7: Trek from Thansing to
Lamuney (13600Ft /5km)
Day8: Trek from Lamuney to Goechala
(15100Ft) via Samiti Lake (14200Ft) & back to
Kokchhurung (15km)
Da 9: Trek from Kokchhurung to
Tshoka (16km)
Day10: Trek from Tshoka to Yuksom
(15km)
Day11: Drive from Yuksom to NJP
(150Km)
INR 18900+ GST (New Jalpaiguri-NewJalpaiguri)
Add-ons:
Transport: INR 2700/Person
Off Loads: INR 4500/Person
Insurance: INR300 /Person
Booking policy:
INR 3000 (non-refundable)
30 days
before the trip, 50 % of the total value is to be paid.
Remaining
Payment 10 days before DOJ
Experienced Trek Guide & Leader
Safety Equipment: First Aid Kit & Portable Oxygen
Cylinder
Homestay (With 2 or 3 people sharing basis)
Delicious Food during the Trek (Veg & Egg)
Three times meals in a day during trek (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner)
All necessary Permits & Entry Fees
Transfer cost to Base Camp ( 2700 INR approx. Per person typically applies for a group of
10 & may vary with fewer people.
Any kind of personal expenses
Foods are not included while in transit.
Any Medical Evacuation
Porter to carry personal luggage
Offloading Charge: Rs. 4500 (Per Bag)... Weight should be
under 10 Kg
Cancelled 21-30 days before Journey –Full refund (Except
initial booking fees of Inr 3000, which can be used as future credit till one
year from the date of actual booking)
Note: Applies to those who have paid 50% of the trek cost 30 days before DOJ, or else initial booking fees of INR3000 remain non- refundable in all other scenarios.
Cancelled between 14-20 Days before Journey -10% of the total
amount remains as non- refundable, Booking fees of INR3000 apply as a future credit, rest is refunded to the client.
Cancelled between 8-14 days of the actual journey –25% of the total
trek package cost remains non-refundable, the remaining is issued as a future credit
valid for 1 year
0-7 Days Prior: 50% is non-refundable, rest 50% as a future
credit of the total package amount. (This applies to clients paying the full amount
within the due date)
Non-appearance on the trek starting day: No refund.
Note: Future credit is for 1 year from the date of actual booking
till the same date and month in the next year & can be switched with any desired
destination as offered by TripstoTrek.com
We highly recommend that you purchase Insurance to cover your
Trip.
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