9N10D - Yuksom Goechala Kasturi Trek

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9N10D - Yuksom Goechala Kasturi Trek

(10 Days 9 Nights)

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9N10D - Yuksom Goechala Kasturi Trek

(9 Nights 10 Days)
  • Sikkim(9N)

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  • 9 Nights / 10 Days Sikkim Treks trip
  • Stay: Sikkim (9N)
  • Yuksom/ Tshoka
  • Tsokha/ Dzongri
  • Dzongri – Acclimatization / Dzongrila
  • Dzongri/ Thangsing
  • Thangsing/ Lamune
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Overview

A ten-day trek in West Sikkim that goes to the Goechala viewpoint and then returns by a quieter route through Kasturi Odar. From Yuksom the trail enters Khangchendzonga National Park and climbs through forest to Tshoka and Dzongri, where a rest day lets you watch sunrise on Kangchenjunga, Kabru Dome and the nearby peaks.

The route continues to Thangsing and Lamune, beside Samiti Lake, for the early start to Goechala. Instead of retracing the trail, you then cross to Lampokhari and Kastu

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Tour Itinerary
(9 Nights 10 Days)

Day 1

Yuksom/ Tshoka

We begin our trek today through a small village and stop at the Kanchendzonga National Park, check post for checking formalities. Continue to walk through semi-tropical forests, home to a variety of flora and fauna. u00a0Crossing the last of the two hanging bridges over rivers Paha Khola and Tshuchey, we arrive at Sachen. Break for lunch and continue to walk to Bahkim. We cross a long old swinging bridge over Prek-Chu, itu0092s a steep climb of 70 degree uphill to Bakhim and we continue climbing steeply to the Tibetan Refugee settlement of Tsokha as we trek through pine and giant rhododendron forests. Here we also get our first view of Mt.Pandim (6780m) and Mt. Tenchinkhang which could be seen from all points of our trek. u00a0Tshoka u00a0itself is a small village consisting of about a dozen houses and monastery, inhabitated by the Tibetan u00a0refugees.u00a0

Day 2

Tsokha/ Dzongri

Today we continue our uphill journey through temperate forest till Phedang (3550m), a large clearing in the forest with excellent views of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains. After lunch itu0092s a 40 min steep walk, as we reach the ridgeu0092s top, Deorali Dara or Windy hill which one gets the awesome views of the Sikkim Mountains and its peaks. A nice leisurely hour walk through the rhododendron trees and juniper bushes before we reach Dzongri.

Day 3

Dzongri u0096 Acclimatization / Dzongrila

Rest day for acclimatization. Rise early at dawn, a 30-40 mins steep hike amidst thin air to Dabla Gang (Dzongri-la OR view point) to view the sunrise on Kangchenjunga and the neighbouring peaks; Rathong 6683m; Kokthang 6150m; Kabru Dome 6604m and Forked Peak 6116m. Return to camp for breakfast. Free to explore, Day hike to Laxmi Pokhari or take a walk toward the Black peak for acclimatization from where we can see Freyu0092s peak and the Rathong valley.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 4

Dzongri/ Thangsing

The dayu0092s walk starts with a short climb to a ridge followed by a rapid steep descend of 100m to Kockchurung and Prek river. Continue crossing some boulders and climb gently to the campsite of Thangsing for our lunch with view of Mt. Pandim and Mt. Kanchenjunga.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 5

Thangsing/ Lamune

A gentle 2-3 hrs walk to camp at Lamune. While the camp is set up, we take a walk to Samiti Lake, 4453m with Kanchenjunga looming ahead of us. The trail goes past stunted rhododendron bushes, azaleas and past a prayer wall before ascending a moraine path to a ridge from where you can look down at Samiti Pokhari (4200m) a beautiful and sacred lake surrounded by snow capped peaks Mt. Kanchandzonga, Mt. Pandim and Mt. Thenchinkhang. Return to camp for lunch. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 6

Lamune /Goechala (4940m /14km/ 5 hrs) / Thangsing (2 hrs)u00a0

Early morning excursion to Goechala (pass), one walk along the moraine path by the side of Samiti lake to view the east face of Mt. Kanchendzonga bathed in the rays of the early sun. We cross the u00bd km sandy plain known as Zemathang, footprints of Bluesheeps and other animals are common sighting. After 2 hours, we arrive at the 1st view point of Goechala and walk further 2 hours to 2nd view point to enjoy the close up views of Mt. Kanchendzonga 8534m. Return to camp for late lunch and later walk to Thangshing campsite or Kockchurung campsite some 30 minutes below.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 7

Thansing - Lampokhari

After breakfast we will continue our trek towards Lampokhari Camp site which is a lees Explored trekking trail and destination. This trek route fall exactly opposite to the Singalila range of Hills and Mountains. In fact the trail all the way to Labdang adjoining hills falls opposite to Singalila Range. The trail passes through the pristine valley of Junipers and Rhododendron from Thanshing onwards till one reaches Lampokhari Camp site. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 8

Lampokhari - Kasturi

After Breakfast head on for a Longer Trek to Kasturi Odar camp site. Kasturi means Musk Deer in English and Odar means a Cave. The region has huge Musk Deer Population and other rare Himalayan Animals and had some Popular Animal caves hence the name of the place is called Kasturi Odar. The trail passes through Alpine valley in a zig-jag and Up-Down trail till one reaches Kasturi Camp site which is a Semi-Tropical region. Kasturi camp site is in the middle of the Semi tropical Forest.Overnight stay at camps.

Day 9

Katuri - Labdangu00a0

Today the trail is mostly downhill all the way till Labdang Village. The trail descend through a Romantic but long downhill valleys. In some places during the Trek you will come across the abandoned Camp sites of the Sheep Herders. Labdang is a Proper Himalayan Village well connected with a motorable roads and had its own Primary School. Labdang Village is also Popular for its rural Home stay.Overnight at Homestay.

Day 10

Labdang - Tashiding

Today after Breakfast we will trek to Tashiding Village which is Popular for its Powerful and Holy Monastery. Today the trails passes through regular Village footpath and often comes across the under construction motorable roads. Today One will have the best Opportunity to Explore and Experience the small Scattered villages of the Himalayas. In the Evening Visit Tashiding Monastery to Experience the divine and Peaceful time. Overnight at Tashiding.

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