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Kanchenjunga Trek, Himalaya
| Mountain: | Kangchenjunga (8 586 m / 28 169 ft) |
| Activity type: | Hiking |
| Activity level: | Challenging |
| Elevation: | 1 780 m / 5 840 ft |
| Duration: | 8 Day(s) |
| Expenses: | from$ 600 |
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Overview
| Route Name: |
Kanchenjunga Trek, Goecha La Trek, Трекинг к перевалу Гоча-Ла, Канченджанга, Трекинг к Канченджанге |
| Activity type: |
Hiking |
| Activity level: |
Challenging |
| Type of Climb: |
Trekking |
| Location: |
Asia, India: (State of Sikkim) |
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| First Ascent: |
??/1/1979 Pete Boardman |
| Duration: |
8 Day(s) |
| Max. Elevation: |
1 780m / 5 840 ft |
| Vertical Gain: |
3 220m / 10 564 ft |
| Length: |
88km / 55 miles |
| Climbing Season(s): |
15 Mar-15 Jun; 01 Oct-15 Dec; |
| Nearst Airport(s): |
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Last update:
(27 Apr 2017) • History
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Day 1
Trekking starts from the old capital of Sikkim named Yuksam (1 780m). The path brings you to Tsokha (3 000 m). Be prepared for a moderately difficult but beautiful journey. You'll proceed along the river valley through dense subtropical rainforest where huge rhododendrons grow. Last 3 km will be the most difficult because of the steep slope ascending. And here you are - in a small Tsokha village with its dozen houses and a tiny monastery.
Day 2
Hiking to Dzongri (4 000m). It is one of the most sacred Buddhist places because one of the four "Great Caves" located close by.
Day 3
Be sure to start early (before 4am). A short walk to Daplangang view point (4 180m). You will enjoy the best mountain panorama in Sikkim and sunrise above Kanchenjunga. It will be good for your acclimatisation to ascend to Dzongri La Pass (4 380m) and to visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute's base camp. Return to Dzongri.
Day 4
Steep descending through the rhododendron forest to Rangeet river. Smooth ascent along mountain river to Tangsing (3 900m).
Day 5
This morning you will be stunned by the views of Kanchenjunga and Pandim peaks. Hiking to the holy spot Lamuni (4 160m) along the river valley.
Day 6
Start before 4am. If you will be lucky you will have a chance to see the sunrise above Kanchenjunga at the view point. It's unforgettable! Climb to Goecha La Pass (4 940m). It's a sacred place that attracts travellers from all over the world. Descent back along the same route. Short rest near holy Samiti Lake. Return to Lamuni and hiking further to Kokchurong (3 680m). The path follows the ancient caravan track that joined India and Tibet. That path also follows the Central Asian expedition of famous Russian artist and explorer Roerich and the way of Nepalese and British squadrons during the Tibet invasion. Overnight on the bank of Rangeet river.
Day 7
Return to Tsokha, descending along the river valley.
Day 8
Descent to Yuksam.
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