Dzongri vs Goechala: Which Sikkim Trek to Pick
I’ve led hundreds of trekkers into the Singalila and Kanchenjunga ranges. And the question I hear most often at our Yuksom base is: “Kiran dai, which one should I do — Dzongri Trek or Goechala Trek?” Both treks share the same lush start through rhododendron forests. Both offer jaw-dropping Himalayan views. But after 12 years […]
How Difficult is the Goechala Trek? Honest Difficulty Rating & Fitness Plan
The Goechala Trek difficulty is renowned for being Moderate to Difficult because of its high altitude, long trekking distance, and demanding summit day. The trek covers around 80km over 8 trekking days. It reaches 4,500m at Goechala Viewpoint, where oxygen levels are lower, and temperatures often fall below -5°C. Trekkers walk for a long way, […]
Goechala Trek 2026: Complete Guide to India’s Most Iconic Kanchenjunga Trail
I have led the Goechala Trek for fifteen years, and I have not yet found a route in the Indian Himalaya that combines beauty, difficulty and accessibility in quite the same way. The trail begins in a town where the kings of Sikkim were crowned in 1642, climbs through some of the densest rhododendron forest […]