Gochala Trek in Sikkim
Trekking in Sikkim is best experienced with Yaks on this high altitude trek route in West Sikkim offering camping above Dzongri. The trail passes through the pastures of Dzongri leading further to Thangshing valley. One can enjoy the dramatic terrain and variety of Rhododendrons bushes along the way.Our camp above Thangshing at Lamuney offers a face to face encounter with Mt. Pandim climber by our Managing Director in 1997. You can also see Mt. Thingchinkhang and Mt. Jopuno at a close distance. In October 2006, after these peaks are declared open as trekking peaks, Yak and Yeti Travels made a first successful climb on Mt. Thingchinkhang with team from Spain, Germany and India.
This trek can be combined with cultural tour to Khechopalri Lake and to monasteries at Pemayangtse and Tashiding before departing to Bagdogra airport, Phuntsoling or Nepal.
| Programme Itinerary | |
| Day 01. | Transfer from airport - Gangtok (distance - 124 km. Time - 5 hours drive) overnight at hotel. |
| Day 02. | Gangtok - Sightseeing of Rumtek Monastery, the premier Kagyu Monasterry and seat of HH Gyalwa Karmapa, the Local Handicraft Center, Research Institute of Tibetology, Flower Exhibition and the Enchey Monastery. overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 03. | Gangtok to Yuksum - Morning after an early breakfast drive to reach Yuksum (1780 M) by covering 123 kms in 7 hrs. Yuksum is the oldest capital of Sikkim where the first King was consecrated in 1642 A.D. It also has the oldest existing Monastery built during 1700 A.D. Arrive Yuksum and check into Trekkers Hut for dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 04. | Yuksum to Bakhim - Morning after breakfast start the first leg of trekking to reach Bakim (3005 M) by covering 13 kms in 4 hrs. The track is a gradual ascends and descend through the dense verdant semi-tropical forest following the Pairag Chu. Arrive and check into Forest Hut for dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 05. | Bakhim to Dzongri - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Dzongri (4030 M) along a well marked track by covering 12 kms in 4 hrs. Initially the track climbs steeply. But as the track is through fascinating Rhododendron bushes running riot with colours, one may not feel the limb. Arrive at Dzongri and checkinto Trekkers Hut for dinner and overnight stay |
| Day 06. | Dzongri to Tangsing - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Thangsing (3800 M) by covering 8 kms in 3 hrs. One can have fantastic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru etc. from the Dzongri Pass. Continue to reach Thangsing for overnight stay in tents |
| Day 07. | Tangsing to Simiti Lake - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Simiti lake (4200 M) by covering 8 kms in 3 hrs. Simiti is one of the high altitude fresh water lakes found in the bosom of mighty Himalayan range.This is also considered a very sacred lake. Arrive and camp by the side of the lake. Dinner and overnight stay in camp |
| Day 08. | Simiti Lake to Gochala - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Gochala (5000 M) by covering 14 kms in 5 hrs. From the pass one can see the lofty and majestic Mt.Kanchanjunga, Mt.Kabru and Kabru Dome etc. Return to Samiti Lake for Dinner and overnight stay in tents. |
| Day 09. | Simiti Lake to Tangsing - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Thangsing by covering 8 kms in 3 hrs. A downhill easy trek, with a few sharp & steep ascents. Arrive and pitch tents. balance day free. Dinner and overnight stay in tents |
| Day 10. | Tangsing to Dzongri - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Dzongri by covering 8 kms in 3 hrs. Arrive and pitch tents. balance day free. Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay in tents |
| Day 11. | Dzongri to Toska - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Tsoka (3710 M) by covering 9 kms in 3 hrs. The trek winds its way down upto Phedong, from here the Rhododendron trail starts. Arrive at Tsoka for a cozy dinner and overnight stay in the Trekkers Hut. |
| Day 12. | Toska to Yuksum - Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach the Yuksum by covering 5 kms in 2 hrs. Rest of the day free to visit the oldest Monastery and the surrounding area. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay in Trekkers Hut |
| Day 13. | Yuksum to Pemayangtse - Morning after breakfast drive to reach Pemayangtse (2085 M) by covering 30 kms in 1 hr. Pemayangtse is one of the oldest and important Monastery in Sikkim. Visit the Monastery. Proceed to reach Gangtok (1810 M) by covering 110 kms in 5 hrs. Later on arrival in Gangtok check into hotel Norkhill. Blance day free. Lunch, dinner andb overnight stay in hotel |
| Day 14. | Pemayangtse - Transfer to airport. |
Sikkim Tour
Sikkim & Darjeeling
Dzongri Trek
Gochala Trek
Sigalila Trek