Itinerary

1. Delhi/Mumbai to Bagdogra (by plane)

   • After breakfast leave your hotel and reach the airport to catch the flight for Bagdogra (IXB). 

   • Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to Yuksom. The distance from Bagdogra to Yuksom  is 153 kms and it takes around 6 hrs drive to reach here. 

   • Stay in a comfortable hotel. 

   • Overnight stay in Yuksom

2. Trek from Yuksom to Sachen (2180 m), 5 hrs

   • Enjoy the lovely morning in Yuksom. 

   • After hearty breakfast, your trek starts for Goechala. It will be an easy first day. 

   • As the trek starts we pass the small hamlet and enter into UNESCO World Heritage Khangchendzonga National Park. 

   • Trails become steep from here. 

   • On the way, you see Rathong Chu (River) and the river sound will simply amaze you. 

   • The experience of trekking through the dense Rhododendron, Magnolia forest is fantastic and you will love this forest walk. 

   • After 2 hrs of walk, we reach at Pha Khola (Stream) bridge. Relax here for a while and enjoy the nature. 

   • Our Sachen campsite is 2 hrs walk from here. Sachen is a small campsite surrounded by thick forest. 

   • Overnight stay in tent.

3. Sachen to Tshokha (2957 m) via Bakhim (2621 m), 6 hrs

   • Wake up in the morning, listening to the chirping of birds. 

   • After breakfast, we start for Tshokha. It will be an up climb walk almost all the time but the feel of walking through the lush green forest is awesome and the view won’t let you get tired. 

   • During trek sometimes you have to give way to Yaks so that they can go ahead, It’s a very funny experience. 

   • After 3 hrs of the walk, we reach a small Tea shop – that’s Bakhim. 

   • After Bakhim its just 1.5 hrs trek to Tshokha. Tshokha a small settlement where one can get the view of giant mountains like Pandim, Tenzing Khang. There is a small Buddhist monastery here. 

   • Overnight stay in a tent.

4. Tshokha to Dzongri (3957 m) via Phedang (3658 m), 6 hrs

   • It’s going to be an exciting day. 

   • After breakfast, we start slowly. The first one hour trail will be steep. 

   • Then it will be around 3 hrs trek through dense Rhododendron forest to reach Phedang. The green meadow, bright sunlight and mountain view – Phedang is a nice place to enjoy nature and rest. 

   • After Phedang the trail, climb up to reach Deorali top (3980 m). This climbing is challenging but once you reach the top the magnificent view of the Himalayas will sweep away all the tiredness! Yes, the 360’ view from here is just breathtaking. The mighty Kanchenjunga, Kabru South, Kabru North, Pandim, etc giant Himalayan peaks will simply make you speechless. 

   • From here our Dzongri campsite is just 1 hr away. 

   • Overnight stay in a tent.

5. Dzongri to Kokchurong (3658 m), via Dzongri Top (4170 m), 5 hrs

   • We start in the dark to reach at the Dzongri top to experience spectacular sunrise over Kanchenjunga and other peaks. It will take around 45 min to reach the top. A sunrise view from Dzongri top is something which you will never forget. 

   • Experiencing this beauty we return to campsite and after breakfast, we start for Kokchurong. It will be a lovely walk today as the view of Kanchenjunga, Pandim and other Himalayan peaks will be with us all the time. It will be around 5 hrs to reach our campsite. 

   • At the height of 3658 m Kokchurong is a lovely place. With Prek Chu (River) is flowing just beside of the campsite, it’s gurgling sound is so amazing and you can spend your hours just watching at the flowing river. 

   • Overnight stay in tent.

6. Kokchurong to Lamuney (4150 m) via Thansing (3980 m), 5 hrs

   • After breakfast, we start for Lamuney. 

   • We first cross the Prek Chu (river) and enter the Rhododendron forest. Most of the time, it will be a gradual walk today. 

   • Once we reach Thansing, it will be a flat walk to Lamuney campsite. 

   • You enjoy every moment of this walk as the astounding view of the Kanchenjunga, Pandim, and Tenzing Khang peaks will keep you enchanted all the time. It is one of the most beautiful campsites here and a spectacular sunset view over the gigantic Pandim. It’s considered to be the coldest campsite of this trek. 

   • Overnight stay in a tent.

7. Rest day and Small excursion to Samity Lake

   • Today we spend a rest day. The idea is to give your body a well rest before we start for Goecha La. 

   • We do a small exploration to nearby Samity lake and do puja (offering) for wish fulfillment. The serene Samity Lake will definitely win your heart. 

   • Overnight stay in a tent.

8. Summit day, Lamuney to Thansing (3895 m) via Goecha La (4980 m), 8 hrs

   • We start around 3 am today for Goecha La. This journey is something that you will cherish forever. 

   • Trek amidst dark night in freezing weather is so adventurous. 

   • It will take around 3.5 hrs to reach at the Goecha La (4980 m). 

   • While standing at the Goecha La you can see a gigantic view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga, world’s third highest peak at stone throwing distance. Mt. Pandim (6691 m) also looks so massive from here. 

   • On your way down to the camp the view of Kabru and other peaks will make you speechless. 

   • After returning to campsite, we have our lunch and move towards Thansing (3895 m). It will take 1.5 hr to reach there. We spend the afternoon at leisure. 

   • Overnight stay in tent.

9. Thansing to Tshokha (2957 m) via Kokchurong and Phedang, 6 hrs

   • After breakfast, we will start at our destination – Tshokha. 

   • On the way, when you look back at the mighty Kanchenjunga, you amaze to think about the Goecha La summit! 

   • We take the same trail up to Kokchurong, but from here, we will take another trail to reach Phedang. 

   • The trail goes through dense Rhododendron forest.

   • During spring, this trail looks so beautiful. 

   • After Phedang, it’s all downhill to Tshokha. 

   • Overnight stay in a tent.

10. Tshokha to Yuksom (1780 m) via Bakhim, 6 hrs

    • The 9 days long trek is coming to an end. 

    • We start in the morning for Yuksom – our end point. 

    • The trail is downhill most of the time and you enjoy the dense forest walk as you did on your way up. 

    • You meet new trekking group on your way down and it brings the souvenir of the journey you started a week ago. 

    • Upon arrival Yuksom road-head our trek ends and you will be transferred to hotel. 

    • Overnight stay in Yuksom.

11. Yuksom rest/exploration day

    • After breakfast start for a sightseeing trip around Yuksom. 

    • Visit Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi monastery, Coronation throne etc.

12. Departure

    • After breakfast start for Bagdogra airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway station(NJP) for your onwards journey or transfer to Gangtok to continue your traveling. 

    • Your Goecha La Trek comes to a happy ending!