Goche La Trekking
Kanchanjunga is more than just the third highest peak in the world; it is believed to be the abode of the state’s patron deity. Goche-La trek takes one right up close to the big mountain, through forests of rhododendrons, orchids, pine and magnolia. To the higher valleys and the Rolling Meadows used for grazing by the gentle yak-herding Lepchas.
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Trip Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to Kathmandu | Kathmandu |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu Free | Kathmandu |
| Day 3 | Kathamndu to Bharatpur by flight then drive to Darjeeling | Darjeeling |
| Day 4 | Sightseeing In Darjeeling | Darjeeling |
| Day 5 | Drive to Pelling; Visit Pemayangste, the second oldest monastery in Sikkim. Wonderful views of the Kanchenjunga range | Pelling |
| Day 6 | Pelling to Yoksum; Drive to Yoksum, the ancient capital of Sikkim. Complete police and tourism formalities and visit the old Yuksom Monastery. | Yoksum |
| Day 7 | Trek Yoksum to Tshoka (3050m). 6-7 hrs. The first half of the day is a level walk through the fairly dense forest. After lunch, it crosses the Rathong Chu and then climbs steeply for an hour and a half till the rest house at Bakhim. Continue ascent through the forest till Tshoka, a small Tibetan refugee settlement. O/N at tented camp. | Tshoka |
| Day 8 | Trek Tshoka to Dzongri (4020m.) 5-6 hrs. The trail is a steep uphill through some beautiful rhododendron forest to a small clearing at Phedang which is usually our lunch spot. Another steep ascent from here brings us to the top of the ridge at Deorali Dara – the treeline ends here. The walk though strenous gets a little gradual as we approach the grazing grounds of Dzongri. O/N at tented camp. |
Dzongri |
| Day 9 | In Dzongri A day of rest and acclimatisation at Dzongri. One can take a walk up to the ridge past fluttering prayer flags for some rewarding views of the Kanchenjunga massif and its secondary peaks or even walk upto the Dzongri pass. O/N at tented camp. |
Dzongri |
| Day 10 | Dzongri to Thangsing (3920m) 3-4 hrs. Descend on a well defined trail to Prek river and continue to campsite at Thangsing , at the base of Pandim peak. O/N at tented camp. |
Thangsing |
| Day 11 | Thangsing to Samiti Lake (4200m) 2-3 hrs. Easy and gradual walking along mani walls takes us past Onglathang to a small moraine ridge and down to a lovely campsite at Samiti Pokhari. O/N at tented camp. |
Samiti Lake |
| Day 12 | Samiti Lake to Goche La (4940m) to Thangsing 7-8 hrs Begin early for a steep climb to the Goche La pass. After having spent time on the pass come back to the campsite for lunch. After lunch pack up to descend further down to Thangsing. O/N at tented camp. |
Goche La |
| Day 13 | Thangsing to Tshoka (3050m) 6-7 hrs Walk down along the Prek river to bypass Dzongri. The trail goes through some really dense forests of rhododendrons. Have a lunch break again at Phedang and descend to Tshoka. O/N camp or a village lodge. |
Tshoka |
| Day 14 | Tshoka to Yuksom (1760m) 5-6 hrs. Descend to Yuksom. O/N at Hotel. | Yuksom |
| Day 15 | Yuksom to Darjeeling 5-6 hrs. Drive to Darjeeling. O/N at Hotel. | Darjeeling |
| Day 16 | Darjeeling to Bhadrapur and by flight to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. | Bharatpur |
| Day 17 | Kathmandu Free | Kathmandu |
| Day 18 | Transfer to Airport |
Note: If above itinerary couldn't meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.
Trip Date & Cost
Cost Includes
- All land transportation by private vehicle tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
- Tour sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. (As Per the tour & trekking itineraries)
- Hotel accommodation at Bed & Breakfast basis as per the programs.
- All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food)and accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
- 1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Delhi, Darjeeling & Gangtok (Sikkim).
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- India entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crew.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag (We will provide one complimentary Ace the Himalaya duffel bag which is yours to keep.)
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat (We will provide you a complimentary Ace the Himalaya hat.)
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
