Dzongri / Goechala Trek information

JO_ASTERIX · Jun 9th, 2008, 04:09

Hi There,

I have just become a member of this forum in a hope that someone could provide me information regarding the Dzongri or Goechala trek that I am very keen to do in late Oct/early Nov 2008. I plan to arrive in Bombay from Melbourne on the 27th of OCT and then plan to leave on the 31st to Bagdodra/Sikkim. I have no clue about any trek operators in and around so will really appreciate if I could get some information about some trek guides. Although, I have contacted the tourism India for some information too.I will have another friend of mine joining in from Perth and we wouldn't mind if we had more company if someone were interested in doing this trek too.
Looking forward to hear from one of you!

Many Thanks,

Jo

praks · Jun 10th, 2008, 19:40

We used the services of Barap Bhutia of www.sikkim-holidays.com and found him to be quite competent and reliable in arranging our permits, equipment, guide, staff, cook, accommodation and transport. There were two of us in our group and we had no problems with his outfit. If you have the time, you could ask him about returning by a different route.

singsub · Jun 10th, 2008, 21:50

try to fly into Kolkata if you want to go trekking in Sikkim.

You could ask at the Garuda hotel in Pelling. They are in touch with more than one agency.

JO_ASTERIX · Jun 13th, 2008, 04:41

Thanks for the info Praks and singsub. I have been reading in the news that there seem to be some sort of trouble going on in that region. I hope that it subsides by the time I land in India.

I had another alternative. Dharmasala / Leh. Are the treks open during late OCT in these regions?

Many thanks,

Jo

travel joy · Jun 13th, 2008, 12:12

There are some political disturbances occuring en route to Sikkim presently.You can hope that it will calm down in October.

The weather in that area in late October /Early November may not be suitable for reaching Goecha La.You can think of some options in Manali/Dharmasala area.

ks_bluechip · Jun 13th, 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JO_ASTERIX

Hi There,

I have just become a member of this forum in a hope that someone could provide me information regarding the Dzongri or Goechala trek that I am very keen to do in late Oct/early Nov 2008. I plan to arrive in Bombay from Melbourne on the 27th of OCT and then plan to leave on the 31st to Bagdodra/Sikkim. I have no clue about any trek operators in and around so will really appreciate if I could get some information about some trek guides. Although, I have contacted the tourism India for some information too.I will have another friend of mine joining in from Perth and we wouldn't mind if we had more company if someone were interested in doing this trek too.
Looking forward to hear from one of you!

Many Thanks,

Jo

I did this trek in Nov-2004. I did'nt use any trek coy but hired porter/cook at Yuksom, Sikkimm. You might find some useful info here in my yuksom trek page

Jun 9th, 2008, 04:09	#1
JO_ASTERIX Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 5	Dzongri / Goechala Trek information Hi There, I have just become a member of this forum in a hope that someone could provide me information regarding the Dzongri or Goechala trek that I am very keen to do in late Oct/early Nov 2008. I plan to arrive in Bombay from Melbourne on the 27th of OCT and then plan to leave on the 31st to Bagdodra/Sikkim. I have no clue about any trek operators in and around so will really appreciate if I could get some information about some trek guides. Although, I have contacted the tourism India for some information too.I will have another friend of mine joining in from Perth and we wouldn't mind if we had more company if someone were interested in doing this trek too. Looking forward to hear from one of you! Many Thanks, Jo

Jun 10th, 2008, 19:40	#2
praks Senile Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 307	Goecha La We used the services of Barap Bhutia of www.sikkim-holidays.com and found him to be quite competent and reliable in arranging our permits, equipment, guide, staff, cook, accommodation and transport. There were two of us in our group and we had no problems with his outfit. If you have the time, you could ask him about returning by a different route.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dzongri Gochela Trek In October-08	sahasujoy_bangur	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	20	Aug 1st, 2008 22:48
Dzongri Trek in May 2008	Ami_Subhas	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	3	Mar 8th, 2008 02:11
Goechala Trek	kchetan78	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	8	Mar 7th, 2008 17:26
Sikkim Yuksom - Dzongri Trek end of May	bertkoth	Sikkim	1	May 6th, 2007 20:54
Dzongri-Goechala (Sikkim himalaya) trek	somnath	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	2	Oct 26th, 2004 17:37

Jun 10th, 2008, 21:50	#3
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,173	try to fly into Kolkata if you want to go trekking in Sikkim. You could ask at the Garuda hotel in Pelling. They are in touch with more than one agency.

Jun 13th, 2008, 04:41	#4
JO_ASTERIX Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 5	Thanks for the info Praks and singsub. I have been reading in the news that there seem to be some sort of trouble going on in that region. I hope that it subsides by the time I land in India. I had another alternative. Dharmasala / Leh. Are the treks open during late OCT in these regions? Many thanks, Jo

Jun 13th, 2008, 12:12	#5
travel joy Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 79	There are some political disturbances occuring en route to Sikkim presently.You can hope that it will calm down in October. The weather in that area in late October /Early November may not be suitable for reaching Goecha La.You can think of some options in Manali/Dharmasala area.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password