The Gorichen Trek (Arunachal Pradesh) - 4550 Mtrs

 

Trip Details: 

Partially aligned along the ancient trade route, the trek connects a series of interlocking valleys, connected through six major passes reaching upto 4550 Mtrs. You will traverse  though mixed sub tropical forests, coniferous forests, high grasslands, juniper, rhododendrons, and desolate high Himalaya pastures. There are lovely Alpine lakes and breathtaking views of the great peaks on the Tibet frontier. You also get to see quaint Monpa villages, the Tawang Monastery and spend time exploring other sights around Tawang and meeting the people.

• Trip Name: Gorichen Trek
• Destination: Arunachal Pradesh
• Grade: Easy
• Best Time: June & September to October
• Duration: 15 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Domestic Airfare: As applicable at the time of booking (Delhi - Guwahati – Delhi)
• Maximum Altitude: 4550 Mtrs
• Highlights: Chngala Pass (3650 Mtrs), Posing (3950 Mtrs), Tsel la (4550 Mtrs), Jera La (4031 Mtrs). The trek passes through Tholung, Siang Valley,
• Activities: Trekking, Camping, Photography, Tawang Monastery visit

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Fly to Guwahati and drive to Tezpur.

Day 03: Drive to Reach Bomdilla (2400Mtrs)

Day 04: Drive to reach Chander village (2571 Mtrs)

Day 05: Trek to Chang la pass (3650 Mtrs). Hard trek (13kms/5-6hrs) through coniferous forests with two steep climb along a ridge near Chang la pass. Super views of the Sela range.

Day 06: Trek to Pato (4200 Mtrs ) 14kms/4-5Hrs though Posing la pass (3950 Mtrs)

Day 07: Trek to Lahap (08kms/4-5hrs) steadily uphill (3hrs) to cross the high Tse la (4550 Mtrs). From here you can see the panaromic view of the Sela range, river valleys, groichen (6500 Mtrs) and Kangdo Peaks(7090 Mtrs)

Day 08: Trek (12kms/4-5Mtrs) to reach Mago (3680 Mtrs). En-route cross Jera La (4031 Mtrs)

Day 09: Trek (14kms/4-5hrs) to reach New Maling (2000 Mtrs)

Day 10: Trek 8Kms/2-3 Hrs to reach Jang (1950 Mtrs) and drive further to Twang (2857 Mtrs)

Day 11: In Twang: Full day sightseeing and explore the 350 years old Twang Monasteries.

Day 12: Drive 190 kms to Bomdilla

Day 13: Drive 160 Kms to Tezpur via Bhalukpong.

Day 14: Visit Tezpur and drive further to Guwahati airport and fly to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel

Day 15: Depart Delhi or optional Delhi sightseeing, visit Red Fort, India Gate, President House and later board the flight to onward destination