To GOCHELA – Beneath the Kanchenjunga

Gochela – in the west of Sikkim has uninterrupted views of awe- inspiring east ridge of Kanchenjunga beyond the extensive Talung glacier. Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world. Our journey starts from plains of India and goes high within a span of few days cross sectioning the varied vegetations from thick forest to the world of rhododendron and magnolias. We suddenly find ourselves at wide open alpine meadows & the land of glaciers & lakes & mountain rising all around. A trek gets us closest to Himalaya that no other trek in the world gives in such a small time. The trek takes us right next to massive row of peaks belong to Mt. Kanchenjunga range including Jannu, Rathong, Kabru, Pandim & Tenzin Kang.

Trip Code : LEISG
Trip: Ex. Bagdogra
Trip Length: 15 days
Trail head: Yuksum
Access: by drive
Trek style: camping with full portage
Group: Minimum 04.
Staff: Group leader, cook & appropriate local staff
Maximum altitude gain: 4900 m (Goche La )
Maximum altitude sleep: 3950 m (Lamuna)

We rate this trip as a “moderate” You should have to very experience but should be able to walk at least 5 hours on rough terrains with sound physical condition. Porters or pack animals carry most of the gear and camp supplies, leaving you free to hike with only a light day pack.