Sikkim Goecha – La Trek

Duration for treks of this grade stretches up to go three (3) weeks. Trails generally go above 4500 meters and on a daily basis, you can expect to be walking for about 5 – 7 hours. And involves occasional difficult days. Expect ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well.

The best time to trek is during autumn (September to December) and spring (March to May). The weather is clear and pleasant during these months so that we can fully enjoy the trek, and the temperature will drop significantly as you climb higher each day. The nights are cold (-10°C to 5°C) and the days are sunny and warm (10°C to 20°C). The mornings are usually clear, the clouds gather during the afternoon and disappear at night. Therefore, it would be good to trek during the months given above.

A valid passport and tourist visa are required to visit India. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into India. Visas can be obtained from Indian consulates/embassies in your home country. Visa fees may vary from country to country.. More information: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

To get a India visa, you will need the following documents:

• Two recent passport-sized photographs with a light (white) background.
• Cash (USD) depending on the number of days you plan to stay in India.
• A passport valid for at least six months.

Yes, it is required. Due to its proximity to the China/Tibet border, a permit known as an Inner-Line Permit (ILP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required to enter every part of Sikkim. It is issued by the Sikkim Tourism Office, New Delhi and Gamgtok.

It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips. We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. More information: Travel Insurance

You will be led by our highly Experienced Mountain trekking guides, who have years of experience having visited Sikkim Goecha – La Trek multiple times. All of our guides are full-time employees, not freelancers, and are local experts fluent in English. They have extensive knowledge of the mountain, its people, culture, health, hygiene, and most importantly, your safety.

The guides have many years of guiding experience in Sikkim Trekking. Most of have been exploring the Himalayas for years. Our guides are also trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and are happy to share their in-depth knowledge of Sikkim culture, geography, flora, festivals, lifestyle with you. It is not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, but we must provide guides who can engage, explain well and entertain people with what they are experiencing. They are well-versed in how to make the journey comfortable and safe while appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas.

You will only carry your day pack which will contain the essentials needed during the trek (water, camera, extra fleece, rain jacket, sunscreen, snacks, valuables etc.). The rest of your luggage will be carried by mules, where there will be a fully supportive camping team.

For camping trek, we require a minimum of two (2) trekkers to make it viable. It will be more fun for you if you have more people in your group. If you are just one person but very keen to do this Sikkim Goecha – La trek, please contact us. (talk to us)

It is customary to tip your staff on treks to appreciate the wonderful people who help make your trek enjoyable and comfortable. Please note, 100% of your tips go to the staff.

We recommend the following:

Tip the guide 10% of your trip cost.
Tip the chef (cook) 8% of your trip cost.

Tip the staff; It is customary to tip kitchen staff and porters based on the number of people, which ranges from USD80 to 100 per person, i.e. if you are five hikers, you pay USD16 to 20 per porter.

Absolutely! Under normal circumstances, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions guarantees that trips will operate. Because we are a tailor-made company. So you can continue to move forward without any stress and don’t forget to contact to us to coordinate your travel decisions. Please do not hesitate to book your stress-free holidays with us. Unless there are circumstances beyond our control such as political unrest, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics or weather disasters, our trips are 100% guaranteed to operate.

AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions offers a lifetime deposit policy that gives you the flexibility to transfer your deposit to anyone or any other trip. If you wish to cancel your booked trip, certain cancellation fees apply. Please see our Booking Terms and Conditions for detailed information.

In Sikkim Trek. You will stay tent camping. However; since you will be trekking in remote areas, you should be prepared with the right clothes. Please see our detailed clothing packing lists for the Sikkim trek.

Our services are designed to provide quality and value for money, while also providing a rich, varied and rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country, providing excellent service. The prices of all our tours are highly competitive and unmatched by any other local tour operators.

We operate treks with three different options;

1. Fully Managed Service – You want to be free from all worries to fully enjoy this experience.
2. Guide and Documents Only – You prefer to carry your own pack, accommodation and food but want to benefit from the experience and knowledge of a guide and documents.
3. Porter(s) only service – You know where you are going and don’t need any additional information but you need help with heavy lifting and documents.

All bookings are made with AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. based at Boudha 6, Kathmandu, Nepal. Trip is reference to as Company in booking conditions. To book your holiday you need to send us completed booking (inquiry) form or directly email us with details. For more information. Learn more about our Book with confidence