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Goecha La Overview

Goecha La is a high mountain pass in the Himalayan range. The trek starts at the sleepy little town of Yuksom in West Sikkim. The town is very pretty with lush green surroundings and a salubrious weather to go with it. You can shop for all supplies at Yuksom before beginning the trek as this is the only place where you will get to buy all your necessary items.

Furthermore, before trekking the Goecha La, you will have to do two things, first make an entry at the local police station and second pay the permit fees at the forest check post. Usually the agencies take care of all these hassles and you will not have to bother about them.

The first phase of the trek to Goecha La will take you from Yuksom to Sachen. Yuksom is situated at an altitude of 5,700 feet and Sachen is situated at an elevation of 7, 200 feet. The trekking trail passes through a route of immense natural beauty. You will come across lush green fields, valley of the Rathong River and thick forests. From Sachen you will need to climb ahead to Tshoka which is at an altitude of 9,650 feet.

This trek is quite enjoyable in the initial phase but becomes tryingly steep towards the later phase. On reaching Bakhim, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Yuksom valley. As you trek on ahead, you pass through Dzongri and Phedang. You will also be able to enjoy the beauty of some of the densest rhododendron forests in India and get a breathtaking view of the highest mountains in the Himalayan range. You will pass through the beautiful Samiti Lake which will mesmerise you with its sparkling blue waters.

The entire journey from Yuksom to Goecha La is a treat to the eyes. Despite being a test of physical stamina, the route is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful routes that you can come across while trekking in the Himalayas.

Best Season: September- November & March-April

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging

Max. Elevation: 5002 m

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Goecha La Reviews

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Vishal Patel
Reviewed: 27 Jun 2022
5.0/5
The trek was unique and challenging as well. Overall experience was good. Looking forward for upcoming tour and trek from thrillophilia.
Vishal Patel
Vishal Patel
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Arnab Ghosh
Reviewed: 11 Nov 2022
5.0/5
Really nice trek team and support team. Had an amazing experience.
Arnab Ghosh
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Siddharth Rao
Reviewed: 25 Jun 2022
5.0/5
The trek really amazing and those days were the best days of my life. The tour manager Mr. Kiran from Glacier Tour and Treks organized it very well
Siddharth Rao
Siddharth Rao
Siddharth Rao
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Rajesh Sharma
Reviewed: 20 Nov 2018
5.0/5
About the operators: Thrillophilia ties up with trek operators for this amazing trek. The team that carries the group is well trained, well versed and allows the trekkers to focus on their trekking. To provide service at such altitude with smile on face is bliss. They also have some hidden gems plan... Read More
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Vipin C
Reviewed: 20 Nov 2018
5.0/5
"The beauty of this trek is all about the landscape. You start of the trek from dense forest with fresh streams and then to Rhododendron trees when you gain altitude , later which you would come across a beautiful valley overlooking Mt Kanchenjunga. Try out the local cuisine in Yuksom. Thukpa and Ch... Read More
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Gati Dhawan
Reviewed: 15 Mar 2020
5.0/5
I have done many treks and then our group decided to finally go for this one, firstly this is very long trek and you must be well prepared with stamina and willpower. The guide was knowledgeable and cheering, everything was well arranged and we had an awesome trek. This place is very beautiful, adve... Read More

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