Gangtok vs Goechala
Pick Gangtok for
family trips, first-timers, couples, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Goechala for
nature, camping, adventure, fewer people
| Gangtok | Goechala | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sikkim, East Sikkim | Sikkim, Khangchendzonga National Park |
| Highest point | 2,100 m | 4,600 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Difficult |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 10–11 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec | Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Great | Not advised |
| With seniors | Great | Not advised |
| Permits | None for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals need a Sikkim Restricted Area Permit. | Khangchendzonga National Park permit through the operator; access beyond the first viewpoint has been restricted in recent years. |
Gangtok: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Goechala: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely