The stunning vistas of large mountains are the main incentive to complete the Goechala hike. Not only is there the Kanchenjunga, but there are fourteen more significant peaks visible. That is a lot for any walk, let alone one that is as near to the sights as the Goechala hike. It makes sense that Goechala is seen by hikers to be the closest to Nepal's major mountain hikes.
Minimum Age:
12
Best time to visit: April, May, Sept, Oct
Base Camp:
Yuksom
Reach Yuksom from NJP. It takes 6-8 hours from NJP depending on the road condition and traffic
Yuksom (5,643 ft) to Bakhim (8,654 ft); 5 hours trek
Bakhim (8,654 ft) to Tshoka (9,701 ft); 4 hours trek
Tshoka (9,701 ft) to Dzongri (13,024 ft); 6 hours
Dzongri (13,024 ft) to Dzongri top (13,778 ft) and back to Dzongri; 3 hours
Dzongri (13,024 ft) to Thansing (12,946) ft; 6 hours
Thansing (12,946 ft) to Lamuney (13,743 ft); 2 hours
Lamuney (13,743 ft) to View Point One (15,100 ft) via Samiti Lake, back to Kockchurang / Thansing (12,152 ft / 12,946 ft); 12 hours
Kockchurang / Thansing (12,152 ft / 12,946 ft) to Tshoka (9,701 ft); 6-7 hours
Tshoka (9,701 ft) to Yuksom (5,643 ft); 6 hours
Drive from Yuksom (5,643 ft) to NJP.
