Goechala
Walk to the throne room of Kanchenjunga
Why this trek is special
- ✦Kanchenjunga — the world's third-highest peak — filling the sky at dawn
- ✦Ten days through rhododendron forests that bloom crimson in spring
- ✦High-altitude camps at Dzongri, Thangsing and Lamuney
- ✦The legendary Dzongri sunrise over a wall of 20,000-footers
Difficulty: Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Climb out of the plains along the Teesta and Rangit rivers to Yuksom — the first capital of Sikkim and the historic gateway to Kanchenjunga. Evening briefing under prayer flags.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek — hot, vegetarian, trek-fit nutrition
- ✓ Expedition tents on twin sharing, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Qualified trek leader + local Sikkimese guides & yak support
- ✓ Kanchenjunga National Park permits & camping charges
- ✓ Micro-spikes & safety gear for the viewpoint push
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily oximeter checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport NJP/Bagdogra ↔ Yuksom (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading (personal porter/yak)
- ✗ Personal expenses, tips & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Kanchenjunga National Park entry permits and Sikkim Tourism trekking permits are arranged by us and included. Indian citizens must carry a govt. photo ID and 4 passport photos; foreign nationals additionally need a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for Sikkim — share passport & visa copies 15 days in advance.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Goechala? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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