Starting at altitude of 6000 ft in sub-tropic
moss -laden forests of pine, magnolia and
rhododendron steadily progressing upwards
through wild and uninhabited alpine landscapes
finally takes us up to Goechala Pass, opposite
to the eastern phase of Khangchendzonga (8435
mtrs) third highest mountain in the world.
The package trail the Goechala Trek - Towards
Khangchendzonga , starting at altitude of 6000
ft in sub-tropic moss-laden forests of pine,
magnolia and rhododendron steadily progressing
upwards through wild and uninhabited alpine
landscapes finally takes us up to Goechala Pass,
opposite to the eastern phase of Khangchendzonga
(8435 mtrs) third highest mountain in the world.
Goechala, at 5000 mtrs is the northernmost and
the highest point in the trekking itineraries of
Sikkim.
Each walking Day may differ with different
groups, some taking longer and others less. The
group leader or your guide can alter the
schedule if necessary and advise you of the
same.
ITINERARY
DAY 01
Transfer from airport - Gangtok Distance:124
kms Time: 5 hrs drive
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.