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Goechala Trek |
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Starting
from Yuksom, at an altitude of 1780 mtrs. one has to
climb steeply to Dzongri at 4320 mtr, over a
distance of 25 Kilometers. that takes 3 days, with
overnight halt; to allow for acclimatization. The
trek from Dzongri to the base of Gochela takes 3
days. |
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Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Trek Schedule |
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Day 01: Arrival at Bagdogra airport. Drive to
Pelling. Check in at your hotel for overnight.
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Day
02: After breakfast, drive to Pamayangtse. Walk
up to the ruins of the old capital of Rabantse, and
take a tour of the Pamayangtse Monastery. Drive 24
Kms ( 01.30 hrs) to the holy Khechepheri Lake.
Continue the journey for another 30 Kms ( 1.30 hrs)
to reach Yuksom. Check in at your hotel in time for
lunch.. In the evening take a walk to the Yuksam
Coronation site, - a simple stone bench, where the
three monks appointed the first king of Sikkim.
Visit the nearby Ani Gompa {Buddhist nunnery).
Overnight at Yoksom. |
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Day 03: Trek Begins. Frek from Yuksom to Tsokha.
3035m/14 kms/6 hrs.Overnight in huts or in camp.
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Day 04: Trek from Tsokha to Dzongri. 4320m/9
kms/4 hrs. Overnight at huts or camps. |
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Day 05: Trek from Dzongri to Thangsing. 3900m/8
kms/4 hrs. Overnight at camp. |
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Day 06: Trek from Thangsing to Samiti Lake.
4500m/8 kms/4 hrs.Overnight at camp. |
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Day 07: Trek from Samiti Lake to Goechala and
back to Thangsing. 4994m/14 kms/9 hrs. Overnight at
camp. |
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Day 08: Trek from Thangsing to Lamphokri to
Chamery.4300m/3 hrs. Overnight at camp. |
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09: Trek from Chamery to Kasturi Odar.1700m/ 3
hrs. Overnight at camp. Very steep desent to Kasturi
Odar in 3.30 hrs. Continue trekking down hill to
descend to Lapdang , 1700 m in 03 hrs. This is also
the road head. Overnight in camp. |
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Day
10: After an early breakfast, and taking packed
lunch with you, drive 113 kms, to Gangtok. The
journey will take 7-8 hrs, with a diversion to visit
the Tashiding Monastery. After a short drive from
Lapdang trek for 2 kms to reach the Tashiding
Monastery. Return back to the road after exploring
the monastery and continue your journey to Gangtok.
It is a fascinating journey, passing through river
valleys, and crossing the Rabalg-la Pass. You will
pass through scenic countryside, see exotic flora,
and isolated homesteads. Enroute visit the Bon
Monastery near Kewzing. Upon arrival at Gangtok
check in at your hotel for overnight. |
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Day 11: After an early breakfast drive to
Gangtok via Rabangla. transfer to hotel. Overnight
at hotel. |
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Day
12: After breakfast a full day local tour of
Gangtok visiting Enchay monastery, Handicrafts
centre, Tibetology Institute, Do Drul Chorten, and
Rumtek Monastery. In the evening explore the bazar.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 13: After breakfast drive to
Darjeeling/Bagdogra/Phuentsoling or New Jalpaiguri
for onward journey. |
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