GOECHALA TREK

Day 1 and Day 2
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station.
Transfer to Darjeeling by jeep.(4hrs)
Overnight in Darjeeling hotel.
Next day transfer to Yuksom by jeep.(6-7hrs)

Day 3
Yuksom – Tsokha (14 kms/5-6 hrs)
The trail from Yuksom starts at the local market and follows
main road towards the north. The trail climbs gently out of
the valley and hugs the right bank of the Ratong Chu river.
Continue through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to
reach Tshokha.
Overnight in trekker's hut/tents in Tsokha.

Day 4
Tsokha – Dzongri (10 kms/5-6 hrs)
On this day the trail passes through the village of Tshokha
and continues to climb north through the forest of
rhododendron to Phidang (3650 m) taking around 3 hrs to
complete the ascent. Continue further towards Dzongri.
Overnight in tents/trekker's hut in Dzongri.

Day 5
Dzongri (4030 m)
The day is for leisure and group activities.
On this day one can enjoy views of the mountain peaks
by climbing up to Dzongri Top. From here you get a
panoramic view of Kabru (7353 m),Ratong (6678 m),
Kanchenjunga (8534 m), Koktang (6147 m),
Pandim (6691 m) and Narsing (5825 m).
Overnight in tents/trekker's hut in Dzongri.

Day 6
Dzongri - Thangsing (10kms, 4-5hrs)
The trail from Dzongri continues along the right bank of the river
towards east.Its an hour climb from the bridge to
Tangsiing (3800 m) located on the slopes of Mt Pandim.
Overnight in tents in Thansing.

Day 7
Thangsing - Samiti Lake (7kms,3-4hrs)
The trail from Tangsiing climbs gently north and
arrives at the emerald lake at Samiti.
Overnight in tents in Samiti.

Day 8
Samiti Lake - Goechala - Samiti Lake (12kms, 6-7hrs)
The climb to Goecha La begins with a gentle gradient
eastwards and then later the steep ascent starts.
Afternoon return to the Samiti lake.
Overnight stay in tents In Samiti.

Day 9
Samiti Lake – Tsokha (14 kms/6-7 hrs)
Start retracing steps towards Tangsiing will take about couple
of hours or so. Continue descending towards Tsokha by going
through a bypass route directly to Tsokha.
Overnight stay in trekkers hut/tents.

Day 10
Tsoka – Yuksom (14 kms/5 -6 hrs)
Trek to Yuksom on the final day of the trek.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 11
Yuksom - Darjeeling (123 kms 6-7 hrs)
At leisure in Darjeeling, visit the famous Darjeeling Mall.
Overnight at Darjeeling Hotel.

Day 12
Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport/ NJP station.