Goechala, Sikkim

The Goechala Trek is one of the most iconic high-altitude treks in the Eastern Himalayas, passing through Kanchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Starting from the village of Yuksom in West Sikkim, the trail climbs through rhododendron and oak forests, alpine meadows at Dzongri, and glacial Samiti Lake, culminating at Goecha La pass with close-up views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak.