Trip Overview
Goechala Kasturi Trek is a slighty different version of the Regular Goechala trek. Goechala Kasturi trek is also know as the Round trek or Kasturi Orar trek. This particular trek starts from Yuksam and ends up at Tashiding village. Kasturi trek passes through famous Dzongri view point and Goechala view point and divert itself from the regular Goechala trails from Thangshing on the way back. This treks provides specticular views of the snow capped peaks and mountains range and falls exactly opposite to the Singalila mountain range. The views are simply Amazing an captivating during this trek and are less explored by the trekkers each years. This trek is specially suitable for the trekkers who loves to explore less explored regions, face challanges and like to be with raw nature for bit longer period of time.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Yuksom to Tshoka (3050m / 6-7 hrs) (Camping / Hut)
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Day 2
Tsokha to Dzongri (4030 m / 5-6 hrs) (camping / Hut)
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Day 3
Dzongri Rest and Acclimatization / Dzongrila (4300m) (camping / Hut)
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Day 4
Dzongri to Thangsing (3930m / 5-6 hrs) (camping)
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Day 5
Thangsing to Lamune (4130m / 2to 3 hrs) (camping)
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Day 6
Lamune to Goechala (4940m 4 to 5 hrs) / Thangsing (2 hrs) (camping)
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Day 7
Thansing to Lampokhari (4,230m / 4 to 5 hrs) (Camping)
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Day 8
Lampokhari to Kasturi (3,715m / 6 to 7 hrs)
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Day 9
Katuri to Labdang (1,830m / 6 to 7 hrs)
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Day 10
Labdang to Tashiding (1400m / 4 to 5 hrs) Then pick up by a vehicle and drive to Yuksam or Further to other destintion or halt at Yuksam or Tashiding.
The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trip can be modified according to your time and requirements. The Above given itinerary is based on trek from Yuksam to Tashiding village. Pick Up and Drop to Airport / Train station is not included in the given itinerary.
Trip Highlights
The highlight of the trip is as follow ---
1) Yuksam - The first capital of sikkim and a base camp for a trekking to Goechala, Kanchendzonga and several Mountain Expedition. The Oldest monastery in sikim Dubdi monastery is in Yuksam. Coronation Throne where the first king of sikkim was coronated is still intact and preserved in Yuksam. There is many places to visit in Yuksam. One day of rest and acclimatization in Yuksm before the start of the trek is an ideal option.
2) Tshoka - A small Refuge settlements at the height of 3000m and a first day of trekking destination from Yuksam. From Tshoka one can see a glimpse of towering snow capped peaks Mt. Pandim and few others.
3) Dzongri View point - The most beautiful and Ideal location to witness 360 degree view of the Pristine and Panoramic views of the snow capped mountain peaks and Hills. Located at the height of 4250m on the top of the hill it provides sublime and captivative scenery of the entire himalayan range...
4) Goechala View point - The closest point to Mt. Kanchendzonga - The guardian dieties of sikkim! The goechala view point provides panoramic and closest view of Mt. Kanchendzonga and Mt. Pandim. On can have the closest look at Thalung Glacier too at the bottom of Mt. Kanchendzonga.
5) Samiti lake - One of the most pristine and holy high altitude lake in sikkim. It lies exactly infront of Mt. Kanchendzonga and is a treat to witnesss in a clear weather.
6) Lamune camp site
7) Thangshing camp site
8) Kockchurung camp site
9) Laxmi Pokhari (Lake) in Dzongri
Cost and Availability
Please email us for the Best Costing and Availability. The Costing depends on Number of person and the minimum required number of person for the trek is 2 pax and maximum is 50 pax. The more the number of trekkers the better the Price. The given costing will be based on PER HEAD PER DAY basis which will includes all the necessary facilities required during the trek from the point of start to the end. Please email us for the Brief Description of the Costing and the Facilities and services provided with it.
We have special costing for the Bigger group, Student Group, Religious Group and Senior Citizens. The costing is based on the Requirements and demand of the group. Do email us to know the special prices and services provided.