Lachung & Yumthang Valley vs Goechala
Pick Lachung & Yumthang Valley for
road trips, snow, family trips, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Goechala for
camping, adventure, a real challenge
| Lachung & Yumthang Valley | Goechala | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sikkim, North Sikkim | Sikkim, Khangchendzonga National Park |
| Highest point | 4,700 m | 4,600 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Difficult |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 10–11 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Possible | Not advised |
| Permits | North Sikkim protected-area permit through a registered agent. | Khangchendzonga National Park permit through the operator; access beyond the first viewpoint has been restricted in recent years. |
Lachung & Yumthang Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
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- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Goechala: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
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- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely