The trek starts from Yuksom, West Sikkim, and offers splendid views of the Kabru peaks, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Tenchenkhang, Mt. Kokthang, Mt. Rathong, and a grand view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The crystal clear emerald water of Samiti Lake, near ‘Viewpoint 1’ of Goecha La, is a sight to behold.
Region: Sikkim, India
Duration: 7 Days
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult
Best time to visit: April-May & September-December
Local guide: Nuel Elikiran Rai (Contact: +91 7550967611)
Our team : Avik Ghosh, Bihari Sriwastava, Chandrima Gain, Nilanjan Majumder, Saikat Chanda, Sourav Dutta, Tamal Ghosh
Time of Trek : October, 2019
Brief Itinerary:
Day 0 : New Jalpiaguri to Yuksom (5800 ft)
Day 1 : Yuksom to Bakhim (8600 ft)– 12 km
Day 2 : Bakhim to Phedang (12110 ft) – 5 km
Day 3 : Phedang to Dzongri (12960 ft) -4 km
Day 4 : Dzongri to Dzongri Top (13675 ft) to Dzongri – 0.8 km + 0.8 km
Dzongri to Kokchurang (12000 ft) to Thansing (12900 ft) – 6km
Day 5 : Thansing to Lamuney to View Point One (14960 ft) – 9km
Viewpoint One to Samiti Lake to Lamuney to Thansing – 9km
Day 6 : Thansing to Kokchurang to Phedang (via alternative route through dense forested trail) to Tshoka (9700 ft) – 16 km
Day 7 : Tshoka to Yuksom -14 km
Day 8 : Yuksom to New Jalpiaguri
