Gochela trek
Sikkim:
12 days with 10 days trekking
Elevation: Max 5000 meters.
Grade: Moderate.
The 5000 metres high view point at Gochela (the lock Pass)
offers a superb view point. A depression, between Mount
Pandim, and a spur of the Kabru Peak form the pass. It looks
down into the Talung Valley, with the mighty Talung Glacier,
winding its way down below. One is surrounded by great white
peaks - Khangchendzonga (8596 M),
Simvo (6811 M), Sinolchu (6888 M), Pandim (6691 M), Kabru
(7338 M) and Rathang (6087 M). The awe inspiring sight,
instills a feeling of standing in the very lap of Khangchendzonga,
and gazing up at its face.
Starting from Yoksom, which is the cradle of Buddhism,
in Sikkim, at an altitude of 1780 mtrs; we climb steeply
to Zongri at 4320 mtr , over a distance of 25 Kilometers.
that takes 3days, with overnight halts; to allow for acclimatization.
The trek from Zongri to the base of Gochela, is an enchanting
experience, walking through the Himalayan uplands of the
Praig Chuu Valley, with the great white peaks dominating
the skyline on either side. It takes 2 days to reach Gochela,
and another 02 days to return to Yoksom.
You can stay in trekker's huts or in tents, on the trek.
On termination, you get a chance of visiting Yoksom, and
pamayangtse and exploring the famous Buddhist Monastery.
The last day is spent in Darjeeling. During this leg of
the adventure we stay at the best available hotels.
Alternative: 08 days adventure with 06 days trekking upto
Zongri, 4320 mtr.
| Day 01 |
Fly to Biratnagar and drive to Gangtok
(4 hrs) transfer to hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Gangtok local sight seeing, including Rumtek Monastery,
Tcongu Lake Tibetology and Enchay Monastery. |
| Day 03 |
Gangtok to Yuksom, via Bon Monastery/Halt hotel (6
hrs drive, alt 1780 m) |
| Day 04 |
Yuksom to Tshoka Camp (16 km, alt 3035 m) |
| Day 05 |
Tshoka to Pedang (8 km, alt 3730 m) & back to
Tshoka |
| Day 06 |
Trek to Zongri (8 km, alt 43200m) |
| Day 07 |
Zongri to Samiti Lak (8 km, 4555 m) |
| Day 08 |
Samiti Lake to Gochela (5 km, 5005 m) |
| Day 09 |
Trek down Gochela to Zongri |
| Day 10 |
Zongri to Yuksom |
| Day 11 |
Yuksom to Gangtok (5 hours drive) |
| Day 12 |
Drive to siliguri then towards next destination. |
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