Goechala vs Dzongri: the numbers
| Goechala | Dzongri | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,602 m | 4,170 m |
| Days on trail | 10 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Hard | Moderate–hard |
| Region | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Mar–May, Oct–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Dec–Feb |
| Peaks in view | Kanchenjunga, Kabru North, Pandim | Kangchenjunga, Pandim, Kabru North, Talung, Rathong, Kokthang, Simvo, Jopuno |
| 3D route | Fly the Goechala trail → | Fly the Dzongri trail → |
Goechala goes 432 m higher (4,602 m against 4,170 m). Goechala takes 3 more days on the trail. Dzongri is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 7 km apart in a straight line.
