Photo diary solo trek Goecha La Dzongri Yuksom Sikkim
December 24th, 2009
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I and a friend did the first trek of the season in March 2007 till Goecha La pass at 5000mtrs above sea level in Sikkim thats the closest u can get to Mt Kanchenunga the third highest peak in the world without flying over it or being Sherpa.The snow was yet to melt beyond Dzongri in alpine meadows, the last habitable village of Tsoka thats Malana/Vaisisth in the makin akin to Homachal minus the grass scene with only chilled beer and mobile phone coverage with solar power being worldly …
hi. what is the best time for gochala? if we go at mid- oct next year? how is the elevation and cold? it is hard or moderate? no one in our group has any experience without sandakphu-phalut. is it suitable to go gochala without any experienced leader? we are between the age group of 28-30
u can download a detailed plan for landmarks in excel table the url link is ther in the film itself also ther is a very good google earth film on the terrain un u tube on the net. by november goecha ;a is cold so take adequate clothing
Awesome guys! Without a guide too? Your first time there ? Planning to go in mid-Nov this year. What maps did you carry?
if u want to plan a tight budget solo trek a must see video