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This is quite an ambitious trek since
it requires much physical fitness for the acclimatization and
strenuous last day trek to reach Goechala – 4,940 m. The trek starts
from Yuksam and passes through Dzongri Area and trek route follows
valley of Prek River till the destination – Goechala, making overnight
stay at Tshoka, Dzongri, Thangsing – 3,800 m, Samiti – 4, 510 m,
Goechala and back to Kokrochung, Tshoka and along with side trek to
Lampokri for viewing the Lake and the Blue sheeps. The most
popular and well-known trek route in Sikkim, which is extended from
Dzongri. The trail starts at Yuksam, from Dzongri the alpine trail
to Thansing, Samiti Lake (4200 m) has enchanting view of Mt. Pandim
and other peaks including Mt. Khangchendzonga. The highlight of the
trek is the excursion to Goechala (4940 m), from this point the
closer views of Mt. Khangchendzonga, Talung, Pandim and Talung
glacier is extraordinary. The trek has option to make excursions to
Bikbari, HMI base camp in Ratong glacier and to Lampokhari glacial
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