Goechala vs Green Lake: the numbers
| Goechala | Green Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,602 m | 4,935 m |
| Days on trail | 10 days | 12 days |
| Difficulty | Hard | Moderate–hard |
| Region | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling | Mangan, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Apr–May, Oct–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Mar, Jun, Sep |
| Peaks in view | Kanchenjunga, Kabru North, Pandim | Kangchenjunga, Siniolchu |
| 3D route | Fly the Goechala trail → | Fly the Green Lake trail → |
Green Lake goes 333 m higher (4,935 m against 4,602 m). Green Lake takes 2 more days on the trail. Green Lake is the easier of the two (Moderate–hard against Hard). Both are at their best in Apr, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 34 km apart in a straight line.
