Goecha La Trek

India India

Worth knowing

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.

Facts about Goecha La Trek

Difficulty
Length
60 km
Elevation gain
4.600 m
Elevation loss
4.600 m
Highest Point
Viewpoint 1 / 4.572 m
Lowest Point
Yuksom / 1.756 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
60 km
4.600 m
4.600 m
Viewpoint 1
4.572 m
Yuksom
1.756 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Goecha La Trek
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in unmanaged huts
Solitude on the Goecha La Trek
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Goecha La Trek is:

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Arrival to the Goecha La Trek

You will arrive via Bagdogra Airport.

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

Departure from the Goecha La Trek

Departure is via Bagdogra Airport.

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

Map and elevation profile of the Goecha La Trek

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