Sandakphu vs Goechala: the numbers
| Sandakphu | Goechala | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,636 m | 4,602 m |
| Days on trail | 7 days | 10 days |
| Difficulty | Not graded | Hard |
| Region | Darjeeling, Sikkim & Darjeeling | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec |
| Also possible | – | – |
| Peaks in view | Kangchenjunga, Everest | Kanchenjunga, Kabru North, Pandim |
| 3D route | Fly the Sandakphu trail → | Fly the Goechala trail → |
Goechala goes 966 m higher (4,602 m against 3,636 m). Goechala takes 3 more days on the trail. Both are at their best in Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 45 km apart in a straight line.
