IndiaIndia demanding Loop

Goecha La Trek

No reviews yet – write the first one
60 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
4.600 m Elevation gain
4.600 m Elevation loss
4.572 m Highest point
Apr–May · Sep–Dec Best time to go

Overview of the Goecha La Trek

Difficulty
Length 60 km
Elevation gain 4.600 m
Elevation loss 4.600 m
Highest Point 4.572 m · Viewpoint 1
Lowest Point 1.756 m · Yuksom
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

60 km
4.600 m
4.600 m
Viewpoint 1
4.572 m
Yuksom
1.756 m

Best time to go

April – May, September – December
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

About the trail

The Goecha La Trek runs for a length of 60 kilometers through India.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Goecha La Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in unmanaged huts.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Show more

Well, got wanderlust?

Good to know about the Goecha La Trek

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Goecha La Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Goecha La Trek via Bagdogra Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Goecha La Trek is via Bagdogra Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab. Takes about 7 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in unmanaged huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Goecha La Trek

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

Reviews for Goecha La Trek

0,0
(0)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Goecha La Trek

IndiaIndia

Similar trails

You might also like these treks.

You found misinformation or a problem?

Let us know!

Report bug

So that we can always
prepare you well for your hikes!

You want to discover more?

Subscribe to newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and don't miss any news and trails!