Day 1: NJP to Yuksom
The long drive to Yuksom, the old Sikkim capital and the trailhead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Yuksom
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11-Day Goechala Trek — Kanchenjunga Base
Ten days from Yuksom to the Goechala viewpoint, where fourteen peaks stand in one line and Kanchenjunga fills the sky above Samiti Lake. The classic Sikkim trek and still the hardest.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2: Yuksom to Sachen
The first day in — river crossings and dense forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Sachen camp
Day 3: Sachen to Tshoka
Steep climb via Bakhim to the Tibetan settlement at Tshoka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Tshoka camp
Day 4: Tshoka to Dzongri
Rhododendron forest to Phedang, then up to the Dzongri meadows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Dzongri camp
Day 5: Dzongri acclimatisation
Dzongri Top at sunrise for the first full Kanchenjunga view. Rest day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Dzongri camp
Day 6: Dzongri to Thansing
Down to the Prek Chu and up the valley to Thansing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Thansing camp
Day 7: Thansing to Lamuney
A short day to Lamuney, close to Samiti Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Lamuney camp
Day 8: Goechala and back
Pre-dawn push to View Point 1, then back down to Kokchurang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Kokchurang camp
Day 9: Kokchurang to Tshoka
The long descent through Phedang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Tshoka camp
Day 10: Tshoka to Yuksom
Out to Yuksom and a bed with a roof over it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Yuksom
Day 11: Yuksom to NJP
Drive down to the plains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Trip Highlights
- Fourteen peaks visible from the Goechala viewpoint
- Samiti Lake and Dzongri Top
- Rhododendron forest between Sachen and Tshoka
- Qualified trek leader, cook and porters
- All camping equipment provided
What's included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle with a Sikkim-registered driver
- Protected Area Permits and Restricted Area Permits where required
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
What's not included
- Airfare or train fare to Bagdogra / NJP
- Lunch throughout
- Nathu La Pass permit, which is issued only to Indian nationals at extra cost
- Cable car, yak rides and entry tickets at monasteries and viewpoints
- Anything the itinerary does not name
Pickup point
Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station
Cancellation policy
Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.
Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.
Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.
North Sikkim permits are issued against a fixed vehicle and date and cannot be transferred. Gurudongmar and Nathu La close without notice for snow or army movement; when that happens we refund the unused portion and reroute the day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for North Sikkim?
Yes. Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar and Yumthang are all in protected areas and need a permit issued at Gangtok against your ID and a registered vehicle. We arrange it — carry a voter ID or passport plus two passport photographs. Aadhaar alone is not accepted for Nathu La.
Can foreign nationals visit North Sikkim?
Foreign nationals can visit Lachung and Yumthang with a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered operator, but Gurudongmar and Nathu La are closed to them. If you hold a foreign passport, tell us at booking so we route you correctly.
When does Gurudongmar Lake stay open?
Roughly March to early June and late September to November. It sits at 17,800 ft and freezes hard in deep winter; the army closes the road on short notice for snow. No operator can guarantee it, and any who does is guessing.
Will I get altitude sickness?
Gurudongmar and Nathu La are high enough to matter. We keep the Gangtok nights first so you acclimatise, go up and come back the same day, and carry oxygen in the vehicle. Anyone with a heart or lung condition should skip the Gurudongmar day.
When is the best time to visit?
March to May for rhododendrons and clear Kanchenjunga views, October to November for the sharpest skies. December to February is cold and beautiful with snow at Lachung. Avoid July and August — the Sikkim monsoon brings landslides and road closures.
Ready to book Goechala Trek — Kanchenjunga Base?
Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.
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