GOECHA LA TREK IN APRIL 2021 WITH RAVAN - Day 1 Yuksom to Sachen | Story of 10 Mad - Men

GOECHALA TREK IN APRIL 2021

STORY OF "10 MAD - MAD"

Yuksom to Sachen

The destination for the first trekking day is Sachen based at an altitude of 7200 feet. The total distance from Yuksom to Sachen is about 8/9kms and takes approximately 6/7 hours to reach the destination. Though many tour operators believe in traveling till Tshoka in one go, it can be quite tiring and the enjoyment of the trek could be lost with too much physical exhaustion. In this trial, one can find absolutely no shops and even the telecom network gets quite erratic as the elevation increases. Packed lunch should be carried since it’s a long day. The beautiful trail starts with the sights of fascinating small huts as the travelers move forward leaving the villages behind. Enjoying the fresh air the trail continues crossing the vast landscapes and soon the trail lands to the valley of the serene River Rathong.
Crossing the valley, the trekking trail takes a sharp turn to the forested lands which with each step becomes denser with a thick growth of trees. After some time, the travelers may feel difficulty since sunlight only peeks in few deserted areas but the rest of the trail through the deep tropical forest of oak, fir, bamboo, and pine trees making the route quite dark. Many hikers use torches in this place to have a clear vision since the trail often remains congested with mountain yaks and mules. It is advisable to give way to the animals and stay close to the mountains. Trekking through the forest for around 30 mins, the trekkers can reach the first bridge which is actually in absolute darkness except for some occasional sunlight. Continuing on the trail the trekkers move forward to experience the spectacular beauty of Tshushay Khola waterfalls which again flows to meet the Perk River and then crosses the second iron bridge. With each step in this region, there is a sharp altitude gain. From here the next iron bridge comes after an hour of trekking over the Mentogang Khola River. As soon as this 3rd or the last bridge of the day is reached, one can be assured that the altitude of 7100 feet is conquered. From here it’s another 20 minutes trekking to the campsite zone. Since it is a forested area, tents are set for sleeping for the night.
It can be quite an exhausting day so it better to sleep early listening to the gushing waters of Perk River.

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Edited By Koushik Mondal
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