Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 13,000-ft., in west Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Khangchendzonga and Mt. Pandim. To the west rises the long outline of the Kyangla ridge. Dzongri is trekker’s paradise.Goecha La is situated at an altitude of about 16,000 ft.Geochala offers a mind catching sight of the mountains like Pandim, Khangchendzonga and the others. The trek to Geochala really is getting out & getting trekked.
This specially designed Dzongri or Goechala trekkinng tour in India Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.

Itinerary (Dzongri or Goecha La Trek):
Delhi Bagdora Air Port-New Jalpiguri-Bhadra Pur (Nepal) - Yuksom - Bakhim - Dzongri - Thangsing - Samiti Lake - Goecha La - Thangsing - Choka - Yuksom
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 4000 M
Time: April, May, October, November
Duration: 10 days
Average Walking time: 4-5 hours per day

Day1:(Delhi-Bagdogra-Yuksom) Mornng transfer to the airport for flight to Bagdogra. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Yoksum by car. It is a six-hour drive along some of the tea gardens and then up the mountainous roads to an altitude of 1770 meters. Check into lodge/camp. Rest of the day for familiarization and acclimatization. Overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day02 - (Yuksom-Bakhim):On second day of Dzongri or Goecha La Trek, after breakfast we start the trek (12 kms) to the small Tibetan settlement of Bakhim (2800 m). The trail passes through the forest of Rhododendrons, magnolias and Oaks. There are a number of suspension bridges and streams of crystal clear water. Hot lunch on the way . After the last bridge is crossed a comparatively steep climb of 45 mins brings us to the campsite for the day, Bakhim. Overnight in Bakhim.

Day3 - (Bakhim-Dzongri):Dzongri or Goecha La Trek continues. After breakfast trek ( 10 kms / 06 /07 hrs ) to Dzongri. ( 4000m ). The track is through one of the most beautiful Rhododendron forest in the himalayas. There are different varieties of Rhododendrons, ranging from the Rhododendron Grande to The rhododendron Nivale. The flora becomes sparse as one climbs higher up. Hot lunch on the way at Phedang. The climb after lunch takes us to Deorali top from where the mountains can be seen at a closer range . The trail from here is flat and a little descending till Dzongri. Overnight camp at Dzongri.

Day4 - (Dzongri-Thansing): On Day 4 of Dzongri or Goecha La Trek, we take an early morning walk to Dzongri Top to witness spectacular sunrise view over the Kangchendzonga Ranges. After breakfast trek ( 6 kms /03/ 04 hrs) to Thansing.( 3746 m). The trail descends down to the river and a gradual climb through the river bank and a mixed forest brings us to Thangsing. The peaks of Tinchingkhang and Jopuno tower right on top of this valley and Mt. Pandim appears straight ahead. Overnight camp at Thangsing.

Day5 - (Thangsing-SamitiLake):Dzongri or Goecha La Trek continues with an after breakfast trek (4 kms /04 hrs ) to Lake Samiti (4300m). The lake is considered Holy by both the Buddhists and Hindus alike and the pilgrims come here to pray and offer incenses to the guardian diety of sikkim, Kanchenjunga. Overnight camp at Lake Samiti.

Day6 - (SamitiLake-GoechaLa-Thangsing):On day 6 of Dzongri or Goecha La Trek, we take a very early morning excursion (07 / 08 hrs ) to The Pass - Goecha La ( 5000m ). The trail is through moraines and rocks and passes through the dried glacial lake of Zemathang and the Juniper medow of Nimashang. After spending sometime at the pass, head back to Samiti Lake where Hot lunch will be served before proceeding further down to Thangsing. Overnight at camp.

Day7- (Thangsing-Choka):After breakfast , trek (14 kms / 6-7 hrs) back to Choka (3000 m). Hot lunch on the way. Overnight at camp.

Day8 - (Choka-Yuksom):After breakfast trek (16 kms / 5-6 hrs ) to Yuksom. Hot lunch on the way. Overnight at camp. Camp fire (IF POSSIBLE) and dances by the staff . Farewell dinner.

Day 9 -10- Youksom – Darjeeling additional tour or drive to Bagdora Air Port,New Jalpiguri Railway station or Bhadrapur Air Port Nepal for onward journey with unforgettable memories of the Himalayas.

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling, Kalinmpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package including Kit bag max 15kg per person.
>Gear Package include kit bag, sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits