Sikkim Treks

 
Code No SHT- 12: GOECHALA SPECIAL –HMI BASE CAMP GOECHALA TREK 16NIGHT 17DAYS   Booking Form
 
     
  Day 1:GANGTOK- YUKSUM ( Altd 1760 M ) 6 hrs
Drive form Gangtok to Yuksum Time taken 6hrs on the way visit Bonn monastery near Ravongla.
Overnight at hotel
 
     
 

Day 2:YUKSUM – BAKHIM (Altd 2750M ) 5Hrs
Trek from Yuksum to Bakhim 16 Kms time taken approx. 6 hrs. Walk through dense forest of pine and oak After crossing river PrekChu it is straight 70 degree uphill climb this is the toughest stage in the entireTrek then we reach Bakhim the trail from Bakhim passes through magnolia and rhododendron trees.

 
     
  Day 3:BAKHIM -TSHOKA ( Alt. 3050 M ) 1 Hrs
Bakhim to Tshoka is 2 Kms it’s a straight uphill strenuous trek . Tshoka is a small village . Overnight in Tent or lodge
 
     
 

Day 4:TSHOKA- DZONGRI ( Alt. 4020 M ) 4Hrs
Trek from tshoka to Dzongri is still a steep climbing time taken approx 5hrs we go through dense forest of rhododendrons thereAre over 400 flowering species , a place called Deorali Dara provides a magnificent view of mountainsThen we reach Phethang for a break .After Phethang still further climbing we reach Dzongri here the Vegetation is thin and we tend to find only small bushes and shrubs for the night stay here is a tourist hut Its usually overcrowded and noisy. In Dzongri early morning we take a walk to Dabla Khang( DzongriTop) the view from this place is magnificent one can view all the peaks . Acclimatization here is must for further ascending trekkers. Overnight in tent.

 
     
 

Day 5:DZONGRI- BIKBARI (Altd 4000M ) 4Hrs
As you start the trek you start to Gingey Deorali it’s a slightly uphill climb and the trekkers has to cross the valley .From Gingey you can see Rathong , Kabru south, Kabru North, Frey Peak,Kokthang. If one is lucky you can find blue sheep grazing.

 
     
 

Day 6:BIKBARI –BASECAMP ( Altd 4600)- BIKBARI 6 Hrs
After breakfast start the trek with steady uphill climb to basecamp .This is one of the training camp for the climbers established by Nehru (Prime Minister of India).One can visit East Rathong glacier.

 
     
  Day 7:BIKBARI- TIGIPLA ( Altd 3826 M ) 6/7 Hrs
The trek will start with a flat table land after 2Hrs you have to descend downhill it is in the base of the hills.
 
     
 

Day 8:TIGIPLA – PANGDIN – TIGIPLA M 4/ 5 Hrs
The trek will start with a straight walk and climb uphill climb before reaching you have to descend down 1Hrs .This was an excursion so you have to trek back to Tigipla.

 
     
  Day 9:TIGIPLA – DZONGRI ( Altd 4020 ) 6 Hrs
After early breakfast the trekkers should start to trekking towards Dzongri in order to reach in time.
 
     
 

Day 10:DZONGRI – THANSING ( Alt. 3930 M )
Trek from Dzongri to Thansing takes about approx 4hrs after walking through the bushes and hedges At first its walking in the plain table land after few hours we rapidly descend down the river Prek on the way one can view almost all the ranges above all Mt Pandin looks beautiful. In Thansing besides the govt. hut its all barren here is no civilization. Overnight in Tent.

 
     
 

Day 11:THANSING- LAMMUNAY ( Alt. 4250M ) 3 Hrs. Trek from Thansing to Lammunay takes about approx 3hrs its just a easy trek through thin vegetation.
Overnight in tent.. Over night in Tent.

 
     
 

Day 12:LAMMUNAY- GOECHALA( Altd 4940 )–LAMMUNAY 8 Hrs
As the trek starts with uphill climb one reaches Samiti Lake is basically , in the base of mount pandin because of its close attachment With Mt Pandim here a small beautiful lake has emerged. When it gets snowed the lake with the mountain Provides a spectacular unforgettable viewTrek from Samiti to Goechala back to Samiti takes about approx 7 hrs, the trek starts with easy grading.
We come across Zemathang (4752Mts ) which means ( sand- plainland) the trail goes through moraines before reaching goechala one can view green lake formed right below the path deep down the hill, finally one reaches the second viewpoint from here one can view southern phase of Kanchenzonga.to the north is Goecha La peak.

 
     
 

Day 13:LAMMUNAY– THANSING
Lammunay to Thansing takes about 2 Hrs we have to camp here as the there is no place to pitch tent so we have to use this as a camp to explore Lampokhari.

 
     
 

Day 14:THANSING- LAMPOKHARI (Altd 3900 )- KOKCHORUNG 8 Hrs. After early breakfast we walk easy and straight walk then gradually climb uphill about half an hour one reaches lampokhari it is long and slightly bigger lake than Samiti with a spectacular view of Lama - lamini and Simvo, Narsing peak. After Having pack lunch trek downhill to Kokchorung.

 
     
 

Day 15:COKCHORUNG –TSHOKA 6 Hrs. Trek from Cokchoruing to tshoka takes about 5hrs is gradual descend through thick forest it’s a long and Tiring walk this route joins the route of phethang to Dzongri trail.Overnight at tent.

 
     
  Day 16:TSHOKA- YUKSUM 6 Hrs. The trek from Tshoka to Yuksum takes about 6hrs overnight at hotel, Trek Ends.  
     
 

Day 17: Youksam Drive to Darjeeling for additonal tour or you can 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, Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing 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

 
     
 

Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost that covered Goechala Trek. With your requirements the costs have increased proportionally but you can rest assured that it is money for value as we will be offering you the best in services.

 
     
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