Overview
A challenging Goecha La trek for experienced hikers — rhododendron forests and close Kanchenjunga views.
Highlights
- Goecha La
- Samiti Lake
- Dzongri
- Kanchenjunga views
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive Gangtok / Yuksom
Briefing and permits.
- Day 2
Yuksom to Sikkip / trail
Trek start into the sanctuary.
- Day 3
Toward Dzongri
Forest camps and acclimatisation.
- Day 4
Dzongri
Rest / acclimatisation hike.
- Day 5
Toward Samiti
High camps with mountain walls.
- Day 6
Goecha La
Early summit push; return to camp.
- Day 7
Descend
Retrace toward lower camps.
- Day 8
Continue descent
Toward Yuksom roadhead.
- Day 9
Buffer / Yuksom
Rest day or cultural walk.
- Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Bagdogra / Gangtok.
