Sikkim
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksom to Dzongri and onwards to Goecha La, and has superb views of Kanchenjunga. From Yuksom, the trail follows the Rathong Valley to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tshoka. Above Tshoka the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 m). From here the trail drops steeply down the river to Thangsing (3930 M). The final stop is at Samiti Lake from which an assault is made to Goecha La (4940 m) for the best views of Kanchenjunga.Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4020 M, in West Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Kanchenjunga 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 4940 m. Goecha La offers spectacular view of mountains like Pandim, Kanchenjunga and others. The trek follows an incredibly picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it reaches the high pass.
| Total Duration |
10 Nights / 11 Days (Ex Bagdogra/NJP)
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| Grade |
Moderate
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| Maximum Altitude |
4950 m / 16335 ft
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| Best Season |
April To May ; October To November. Our departure
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| Accommodation |
Hotel – 2; Organized Campsite – 8
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| Food |
All meals staring from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 11
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| Travel |
In Scorpio/Innova depending on the group size
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
This popular trek in Sikkim, is from Yuksom to Dzongri and onwards to Goecha La, and has superb views of Kanchenjunga. From Yuksom, the trail follows the Rathong Valley to Bakkhim and from here a steep ascent to the village of Tshoka. Above Tshoka the trail reaches Phedang. A further stage brings you to Dzongri (4020 m). From here the trail drops steeply down the river to Thangsing (3930 M). The final stop is at Samiti Lake from which an assault is made to Goecha La (4940 m) for the best views of Kanchenjunga.
Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4020 M, in West Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Kanchenjunga 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 4940 m. Goecha La offers spectacular view of mountains like Pandim, Kanchenjunga and others. The trek follows an incredibly picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it reaches the high pass.
Dzongri is situated at an altitude of about 4020 M, in West Sikkim. It offers the trekker a most fascinating close-up view of Kanchenjunga 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 4940 m. Goecha La offers spectacular view of mountains like Pandim, Kanchenjunga and others. The trek follows an incredibly picturesque route past lush vegetation and wonderful mountain views until it reaches the high pass.
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DAY 1 TRANSFER BAGDOGRA – YUKSAM
Upon arrival at Bagdogra meet our vehicle and transfer to Yuksam about 6 hrs drive via Melli – Jorethang. O/N Hotel
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DAY 2 TREK YUKSAM TO SACHEN
2200m; 4 hrs walk.) The trek starts at Yuksom. The trail undulates through moss laden forests of oak, chestnut, pine, firs, magnolia and rhododendron. It is really a botanist paradise. Here in this forest hundreds of varieties of wild orchids view for attention with a similar number of different kinds of birds and butterflies. Some of the animals that are found at various altitude on this trail are the Himalayan brown bear, black bear, barking and musk deer, sambar, marble cat, Tibetan antelope, wild goats and red pandas. The trail crosses 2 side streams over sturdy wooden bridges and then finally to the campsite at Sachen. Late lunch at camp.O/N camp
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DAY 3 TREK TO TSHOKA
(3005m 4 hrs walk). Slowly descend through the dense forest and cross the Prekchu river. Then from the Prek Chu river before an hours or two steep ascent up the opposite bank. As throughout the whole trek, trails are with plenty of switchbacks. Enroute to Bakhim you are likely to encounter herders with their yaks and cows. Tshoka is about about an hour or so climb from Bakhim. Lunch will be served at campsite.. O/N camp/hut
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DAY 4 TREK TO DZONGRI
(4030m 6 hrs walk.) This day’s hike is nothing short of magical. From here the trail ascends to a picturesque spot, Phedang Meadows passing through dense rhododendron forest. Lunch at Phedang for acclimatization. After lunch the trail ascends right amidst an exclusive and bewitching forest of rhododendron to break the treeline at a deorali (4000m) (highpoint) decorated in auspicious prayer flags. From here you can get spectacular views of Kangchenjunga, Sinolchu, Kabru, Pandim, Jopino, Kokthang, Talung and Narsing. The trail now rides the ridge covered in yellow and violet rhododendrons before descending slightly to Dzongri.O/N camp
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DAY 5 A DAY AT DZONGRI
Explore around and acclimatize. Wake-up tea at 4 am and Climb Dzongri peak (one hour) gaining 200m for an unforgettable close up view of the Kangchenjunga massif and other Himalayan peaks. Rest of the day at leisure. O/N camp
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DAY 6 TREK TO THANGSING
(3800m 5 hrs walk.) After breakfast trail descends approx. 350m steep down to Kokchurung at the bank of river Preckchu. The walk down the hill is mostly through the rhododendron bushes. After crossing the river it is gradual climb to Thangsing passing through the silver fir and rhododendron forest. Lunch at Thangsing. O/N camp
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DAY 7 TREK TO LAMINI
(4100m 3 hrs walk.) The trail is slight climb and it passes along the banks of the Prekchu river and the moraines. On the way one can see the herds of Yaks grazing on the meadows. O/N camp
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DAY 8 TREK TO GOECHALA (4950M) AND BACK TO THANGSING
(about 8 hrs walk). Wake-up early in the morning at around 3:30 AM and after tea walk up to Goechala. There will be packed breakfast. The trail is steep and passes through the moraines of Mt. Pandim . From the view point you climb down and walk through the flat and sandy area of Zemathang and then slowly climb up to Goechala pass which takes about 4 hrs. From here you can get the close view of the massive Mt. Khangchendzonga 8585m. After a while trek back to Samiti which takes around 2 hrs. Rest for a while and then trek to Lamini for lunch and then trek back to Thangsing for overnight camping. O/N camp
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DAY 9 TREK BACK TO TSHOKA
(6 hrs walk) Follow the same trail till Kokchurung and from here take another route to Phedang about 3-4 hrs walk, passing through the dense forest of rhododendron and fir. Lunch at Phedang. After lunch descend slowly to Tshoka about 2.5 hrs walk. O/N camp/hut
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DAY 10 TREK BACK TO YUKSAM
(about 5-6 hrs walk) Lunch at Susey. O/N Hotel
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DAY 11 TRANSFER TO BAGDOGRA
(about 6 hrs drive)
