@aditi Goechala isn't recommend for your first trek. It's falls in the moderate-difficult zone so having prior himalayan/ high altitude trek experience would help
He is so right... Walking the sand bowl surrounded by huge mountains is like getting a glimpse of heaven... I was there twice, 2005 and 2010...however, the walks from Dzongri to Thangsing and then to Lamuney are no less.. Whoever is planning on this trek, have fun guys!!
Can't agree more on shortening the trek to Viewpoint 1. When I did this trek back in 2013, we went all the way to vp2 but it was very tiring to wake up at 1am, and then trek all the way to vp2 and descend all the way down to Kokchurang.
That was nicely done. Before finding this video I was looking at the pass on Google Earth and thought "That's the place to go." I am sad to learn that you cannot go there any more.
Reason of not getting permitted from viewpoint 1 is because of pollution only. Goechela is suppose to be a holy place and people often pollute the environment which infact considered to be polluting the deities. Govt of sikkim/Tourism dept has stopped the further trek from V1.
Hey Guys, Can you do an exclusive video on the characteristic map-drawings of IndiaHikes' Treks? They are so lovely and I'm really curious to know who is/are behind that effort.
The last campsite is Thansig..it is near to Samiti lake..so if we start trek from there early morning...both view point 1 and samiti lake can be covered and spend lot of time there..as there is a ban on view point 3, no need to worry about samiti campsite
Good question, because timing is everything for the Goechala trek. The best time to do it would be either in summer or in autumn. That's between mid-April and end of May or in the month of October. If you want to see the rhodos, then you'll have to go in summer. But if you'd like to see the colours and strikingly clear views, then autumn is the season. Our recommendation is to see it in both the seasons. :)
Yes, October better than September. At the moment, Sikkim is open to travellers, but it's hard to predict what the situation will be in Sept / OCtober. So better to keep track of their official tourism and Twitter pages to remain up to date
I am a Delhi Probashi Bengali Travel Content Creator, I am looking for this goechala Base camp trek along with the All view points, We are two and looking for a best budget for this trip. What would be the Trip Cost and Best month for clear sky -without rain?
@@adityabhutia007 it was heaven. I would recommend to choose good hike company. Have all the health kit. And be prepared its hard trek at least for me 😅
Something not related to this vlog, but, are you not open to 40 plus candidates joining your team even if they are highly motivated and passionate about nature ? I am talking about working at indiahikes. Thanks
I have asked this before but seriously, why do you use imperial measurements? Is this for Americans or for rest of the world? Please convert feet into meters. I have heard of 8000ers not 26000ers.
Why !!! Why did they do it? It is completely on the trekkers whether they will do the pass or not, your reason is not plausible and I think it must the locals who are unwilling to travel.
हरशुल भाई हिंदी में प्रश्न पूछो या अपने विचार व्यक्त करो। बिना किसी कारण आंग्ल भाषा का प्रयोग क्यों कर रहे हो? अगर बिना आंग्ल भाषा के तुम अपने विचार सब तक नहीं पंहुचा सकते। तो अपनी मूर्खता पर पुनः विचार करो।
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The Goechala experience is way out of this world...standing infront of Kanchendzunga is blissfull
im so excited. planning to go on April :)
@@anupchandran me too brother!
@@prashantprakashgarg2486 see you there :)
Do you recommend it as your first trek? Physical fitness advice?
@aditi
Goechala isn't recommend for your first trek. It's falls in the moderate-difficult zone so having prior himalayan/ high altitude trek experience would help
He is so right... Walking the sand bowl surrounded by huge mountains is like getting a glimpse of heaven... I was there twice, 2005 and 2010...however, the walks from Dzongri to Thangsing and then to Lamuney are no less.. Whoever is planning on this trek, have fun guys!!
Beautifully explained Arjun!! Always love these trek talks :)
Looks awesome ❤❤❤
Can't agree more on shortening the trek to Viewpoint 1. When I did this trek back in 2013, we went all the way to vp2 but it was very tiring to wake up at 1am, and then trek all the way to vp2 and descend all the way down to Kokchurang.
It's my father's dream trek... I have long time plan for Goecha la with my septuagenarian trek hardened father soon 😊
You should definitely take him then. :)
Very informative,m going this April,thnx
Wow superb 👍
Excellent series! Keep going. Waiting for Kuari pass episode.
That was nicely done. Before finding this video I was looking at the pass on Google Earth and thought "That's the place to go." I am sad to learn that you cannot go there any more.
Loved this trek back in 2017. A transformative experience
I need to really build up my fitness for this trek... I can fully enjoy the trek, if I do not feel exhausted :-)
Thanks a Ton...Arjun Sir & Swati ma'am...
Reason of not getting permitted from viewpoint 1 is because of pollution only. Goechela is suppose to be a holy place and people often pollute the environment which infact considered to be polluting the deities. Govt of sikkim/Tourism dept has stopped the further trek from V1.
Hey Guys, Can you do an exclusive video on the characteristic map-drawings of IndiaHikes' Treks? They are so lovely and I'm really curious to know who is/are behind that effort.
Would love to plan this in March 2023 hopefully, could request more details on cost and i ternary please.. thanks
The duck picture you showed is called Ruddy Shelduck... the one arjun is talking about seeing in the lake
Wow! How do you know?
@@completefuss7715 because i study birds.
Will this trek be open in April 2022?
Thanks Swati 😊
As compared to sun rise at junargali pass (roopkund ) how will you rate this .
Which trek will be ideal to do in November for beginners with indiahikes...
Best time in the year with all experience for beginners?
If you cannot go to samiti lake as it's no longer allowed how can we circcambulate it ?
Is it possible to complete the trek as earlier to be done ?
It's not that you cannot go. You cannot camp there overnight
The last campsite is Thansig..it is near to Samiti lake..so if we start trek from there early morning...both view point 1 and samiti lake can be covered and spend lot of time there..as there is a ban on view point 3, no need to worry about samiti campsite
What's a good time to do this one ?
Good question, because timing is everything for the Goechala trek. The best time to do it would be either in summer or in autumn. That's between mid-April and end of May or in the month of October.
If you want to see the rhodos, then you'll have to go in summer. But if you'd like to see the colours and strikingly clear views, then autumn is the season. Our recommendation is to see it in both the seasons. :)
Can I do the trek in this September/October month ? Is there any kind of permission need for this trek due to covid ?
Yes, October better than September. At the moment, Sikkim is open to travellers, but it's hard to predict what the situation will be in Sept / OCtober. So better to keep track of their official tourism and Twitter pages to remain up to date
I am a Delhi Probashi Bengali Travel Content Creator, I am looking for this goechala Base camp trek along with the All view points, We are two and looking for a best budget for this trip. What would be the Trip Cost and Best month for clear sky -without rain?
Hi! I am going for this trek on october. Would love to know what are the preparations required for this trek. Thank you
Are you going solo or with a group? I'm also planning the same trek in October.
@@adityabhutia007 already completed. Went dzongiri
@@VISHALMAHENDRAnullRA oh didn't see it was 7 months ago. 😂 My bad.
Can you share your personal experience?
@@adityabhutia007 it was heaven. I would recommend to choose good hike company. Have all the health kit. And be prepared its hard trek at least for me 😅
@@VISHALMAHENDRAnullRA was it your first time trekking at a high altitude like this? Also Which trek company did you go with?
Wonderful
Something not related to this vlog, but, are you not open to 40 plus candidates joining your team even if they are highly motivated and passionate about nature ? I am talking about working at indiahikes. Thanks
Is this a recommended trek for somebody middle aged n new to trekking
Age is not a matter ,you need fitness .. need atleast 1 -2 months proper preparation
This is a pretty demanding trek. May not be the ideal first tre.
I have asked this before but seriously, why do you use imperial measurements? Is this for Americans or for rest of the world? Please convert feet into meters. I have heard of 8000ers not 26000ers.
Why !!! Why did they do it? It is completely on the trekkers whether they will do the pass or not, your reason is not plausible and I think it must the locals who are unwilling to travel.
Hi actually u should speak in Hindi
As u tell abt India's beauty .
So mother tongue hindi should be spoken !
Hope u don't feel bad about my views
They are speaking about India's beauty not about hindi beauty.... So English is fine
Then Arjun sir should speak in Bengali. Bengali is his mother tounge😂 lol
हरशुल भाई हिंदी में प्रश्न पूछो या अपने विचार व्यक्त करो। बिना किसी कारण आंग्ल भाषा का प्रयोग क्यों कर रहे हो? अगर बिना आंग्ल भाषा के तुम अपने विचार सब तक नहीं पंहुचा सकते। तो अपनी मूर्खता पर पुनः विचार करो।
Your depth of knowledge is clearly reflecting from your comment.
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