The biggest reason to do the Goechala trek is the grand views of the big mountains that you see. You don’t just see one summit — the Kanchenjunga — but 14 other big summits. That’s a lot for any trek — especially as close to the eyes as on the Goechala trek. It is no wonder that trekkers consider Goechala to be the closest to the big mountain treks of Nepal.

Before we dive into the details about the Goechala trek, here is a little backdrop of why Goechala is well-known among trekkers all over the world:

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This route offers challenging terrain and exceptional views of Petersburg, Frederick Sound, and the Devil’s Thumb peak. The route beginning is marked by a trailhead sign just across from the Sandy Beach Park lot. The route end is the Forest Service cabin, although the trail system does continue on past this point.