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GOECHA LA

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Goecha La or Goecha Pass is a Himalayan mountain pass in Sikkim. At 16,200 ft, Goecha La is one of the gateways to Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.

ALSO SEE Sikkim travel guide: From Kanchenjunga to Karmapa

Even as it serves as a camp for mountaineers scaling Kanchenjunga, a trek to Goecha La itself is quite exhilarating. Entry to Goecha La is restricted and Indian travelers are required to register themselves at Yuksom. International travelers are only allowed to travel in groups. The trek to Goecha La from Yuksom and back takes around seven days.

Sachen, Bakkhim, Tshoka, Phedang, Dzongri, Kokchurong, Thansing and Lamuney are some of the important stopovers between Yuksom and Goecha La. The trek winds through dense forests which gives way to alpine meadows known as bugyals. The terrain changes as you reach closer towards Goecha La, from a rocky terrain to a wide variety of woody, evergreen and deciduous plants with vibrant colors.

ALSO READ 14 photos of Sikkim so stunning that you’ll want to go there this summer!

Trekking in Sikkim and especially to Goecha La is unique, especially at its best in May. There are no hotels or resorts and so camping is the only option. Barring a few tea stalls that serve basic refreshments, Goecha La has no eateries to speak of. If you are trekking here, carry your own food.

BEST TIME TO VISIT GANGTOK

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Gangtok is as given below. The best time to visit Gangtok is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January08
February010
March111
April116
May014
June116
July215
August214
SeptemberBest time116
OctoberBest time217
NovemberBest time013
DecemberBest time010
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