Plan Your TripWilderness Trek: Dzongri & Goecha La, 17 Days
Trip Overview
Trek Region
India
Difficulty Level
Hard
Transport
Private Vehicle + On-Foot Trekking with Porters/Yaks
Total Trip Duration
17 Days
Max Elevation
4,940m
Meals
B – City / BLD – Trek
Trip Highlights
- Stand at Goecha La Viewpoint at 4,940 m and look directly into the eastern face of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain at 8,586 m, from a distance so close it feels almost touchable.
- Watch dawn break over the entire Kanchenjunga massif from Dzongri Top at 4,200m, where Kabru, Rathong, Koktang, Pandim, and Narsing catch the first gold light of the day in one uninterrupted sweep.
- Trek through the Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last strongholds of the red panda, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, and musk deer in the wild.
- Camp beneath Mount Pandim (6,691m) at Thangsing, on the open riverbed of the Prek Chu, with the mountain rising directly above your tent.
- Pass through some of the richest rhododendron forest in the Eastern Himalayas, home to more than 30 species that turn the trail crimson, pink, and white through spring.
- Visit the sacred, glacier-fed Samiti Lake, a still emerald pool at 4,200 m ringed by peaks, considered holy by local communities and rarely disturbed by more than a handful of trekkers a day.
- Begin your journey in Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim, where the kingdom’s first Chogyal was crowned in 1642 and where Dubdi Monastery, the oldest in Sikkim, still stands above the village.
- Extend beyond the trek itself into Pelling and Darjeeling, taking in Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, and a sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Darjeeling’s Tiger Hill to close the journey.
Trip Summary
There are trekking routes in the Himalaya that get you close to a mountain, and then there is Goecha La. Few trails anywhere in the range bring you as near to an 8,000-metre peak while asking so little in the way of technical climbing skill and so much in the way of stamina, patience, and cold-weather resolve. This 17-day itinerary is built to do the trek properly: enough days at altitude to acclimatise safely, a full rest day at Dzongri, a genuine reserve day built into the schedule for weather, and bookend time in Yuksom, Pelling, and Darjeeling so the journey feels complete rather than rushed.
The trek itself runs entirely inside the Khangchendzonga National Park, a landscape that shifts completely every two or three days. You begin in subtropical forest thick with orchids and ferns, climb into temperate oak and rhododendron woodland, break out onto the open alpine meadows of Dzongri, and finish among glacial moraine and snowfields at the foot of Kanchenjunga itself. Few treks anywhere pack this much ecological range into a single trail.
This is also, unmistakably, Sikkim. Yuksom carries the weight of the kingdom’s founding. Tshoka is a small Tibetan refugee settlement that has held its character for six decades. The Bhutia and Lepcha communities along the route maintain a relationship with these mountains that predates trekking tourism by centuries, and their monasteries, prayer flags, and mountain folklore are woven into every stage of the walk. Goecha La is not simply a viewpoint. For generations, it has been the closest most people from this region will ever stand to Kanchenjunga, a peak considered too sacred to summit from the Sikkim side.
What Makes This Itinerary Special:
- A full 17 days that includes proper acclimatization, a built-in weather reserve day, and unhurried extension time in Pelling and Darjeeling
- Reaches Goecha La Viewpoint at 4,940m, the closest trekking access point to Kanchenjunga anywhere in Sikkim
- Trek entirely within Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Camps set at Tshoka, Dzongri, Thangsing, and Lamuney with experienced trek crew, cook staff, and porters
- Restricted Area Permit and Trekking Permit for Khangchendzonga National Park fully arranged
- Small group sizes for a personal pace and genuine flexibility around weather and fitness
- Extension into Pelling and Darjeeling for monasteries, ruins, and a second Kanchenjunga sunrise from Tiger Hill
- Experienced high-altitude guides trained in AMS recognition, with oxygen and a full first-aid kit carried throughout
When To Visit
Best Time to visit: Late March–May, Late September–November
Good times to visit: Early March, Early December
Average Time to visit: June (pre-monsoon)
Not Recommended: Late June–August (monsoon) and deep winter (January–February)
The Dzongri & Goecha La trek runs best in two windows. Late March through May brings the rhododendron forests into full bloom across the lower and middle stages of the trail, along with clear morning views from Dzongri and Goecha La before afternoon cloud typically builds. Late September through November delivers the clearest, driest skies of the entire year, with the monsoon haze completely gone and Kanchenjunga visible in sharp detail from Dzongri Top on most mornings. Winter treks are possible in good conditions but involve serious cold and a real chance of the trail beyond Dzongri being snowbound.
Itinerary
Your journey begins at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station in West Bengal. Your guide and private vehicle will meet you for the scenic 7- to 8-hour drive north into Sikkim, crossing the border at Rangpo and following the Rangit and Rathong valleys deep into West Sikkim.
Yuksom sits at 1,780m and carries more history per square metre than almost anywhere else in Sikkim. In 1642, three Tibetan lamas met here to crown the first Chogyal of the Sikkimese kingdom, and the stone Norbugang Throne beneath its ancient prayer tree still stands in the village. Settle into your guesthouse, enjoy a welcome dinner, and rest ahead of the trek.
Elevation: 1,780m | Drive: 7–8 hrs | Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Dinner
Today is a preparation day and an important one. Your guide finalises the Khangchendzonga National Park permits and completes police registration at the Yuksom checkpoint, both mandatory before entering the park. While this is arranged, take the morning to explore Yuksom itself.
A short walk uphill brings you to Dubdi Monastery, built in 1701 and considered the oldest monastery in Sikkim. The climb through forest to reach it is worth the effort alone. Back in the village, visit the Norbugang Coronation Throne and Kathok Lake, a small sacred lake near the original coronation site. Spend the afternoon with your trek crew going through kit checks and a full briefing on the days ahead.
Elevation: 1,780m | Walking: 3–4 km | Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: BLD
The trek begins. Leaving Yuksom, the trail enters Khangchendzonga National Park almost immediately, following the Rathong Valley through dense subtropical forest thick with orchids, ferns, and towering trees draped in moss. You’ll cross the Rathong Chu on a suspension bridge and pass a scattering of small teahouses before reaching the forest clearing at Sachen.
The walk is a gentle introduction: humid, green, and full of birdlife, with the roar of the river never far from the trail.
Elevation: 2,200m | Distance: 8 km | Walking Time: 4 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
Today’s climb is steeper, and the forest begins to change character. The trail rises through Bakhim, a small ridge settlement with sweeping views back down the valley, before continuing up through oak, magnolia, and increasingly dense rhododendron forest to Tshoka.
Tshoka is a small settlement of Tibetan refugee families who arrived in Sikkim in 1959, and it retains a genuinely lived-in, unhurried character rather than feeling built for trekkers. A small monastery and a beautiful lake sit just above the campsite, both worth a short visit before dinner.
Elevation: 2,960m | Distance: 7 km | Walking Time: 4–5 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
This is one of the two hardest days of the trek, gaining nearly 1,000m through sustained climbing. Leaving Tshoka, the trail enters the most spectacular rhododendron forest of the entire route, with more than 30 species lining the path in a tunnel of colour through spring. Phedang, roughly midway, is the usual lunch stop, with the first real views opening up of Pandim, Jopuno, and the surrounding peaks.
From Phedang, the trail climbs to Deurali, a high ridge marked by a small shrine and fluttering prayer flags, before descending gradually to the open meadows of Dzongri. Surrounded on all sides by snow peaks, Dzongri is one of the great high camps of the Himalaya.
Elevation: 3,960m | Distance: 9 km | Walking Time: 6–7 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
A full rest day and an essential one at this altitude. Most trekkers rise before dawn for the short, steep climb to Dzongri Top at roughly 4,200m, where the entire Kanchenjunga massif lines the horizon: Kabru, Rathong, Koktang, Pandim, and Narsing, with the long Singalila Ridge separating Sikkim from Nepal to the west. The sunrise here, as the peaks shift from deep blue to burning gold, is one of the defining moments of the trek.
The rest of the day is genuinely restful. Short walks around the meadow, plenty of fluids, and an early night matter more here than any amount of extra sightseeing.
Elevation: 3,960m (Dzongri Top: ~4,200m) | Walking: 2–3 km | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
Leaving Dzongri, the trail contours around the plateau before dropping steeply through rhododendron forest to the Prek Chu River at Kokchurang, a scenic lunch spot beside the water. From there, a gentler climb through an open valley brings you to Thangsing, a wide meadow camp sitting directly below Mount Pandim.
Few campsites anywhere in the Himalayas offer a mountain this close and this large, filling the entire sky above the tent.
Elevation: 3,800m | Distance: 10 km | Walking Time: 5–6 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
A short but important acclimatisation stage. The trail follows meadows along the Prek Chu River before steepening toward Lamuney, the final camp before the push to Goecha La. The sacred, glacier-fed Samiti Lake sits about an hour beyond camp and is well worth the short evening or early-morning walk – a still emerald pool ringed by peaks and prayer flags, rarely visited by more than a handful of people at a time.
Elevation: 4,150m | Distance: 4–5 km | Walking Time: 2–3 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
The reason for the entire journey. A pre-dawn start, usually around 2 to 3am, takes you past Samiti Lake and up through glacial moraine to the dry lakebed of the Zemathang Plateau, then a final scramble over rock and moraine to Goecha La Viewpoint at 4,940m.
The view from here is the closest most trekkers will ever get to Kanchenjunga: the entire eastern wall of the mountain fills the sky, with Pandim, Kabru, and Rathong ranged alongside it. Sikkimese tradition holds Kanchenjunga as too sacred to summit from this side, and standing at Goecha La, looking directly into its glaciers and rock faces, that reverence is easy to understand.
After sunrise, the group descends back to Samiti Lake, on to Lamuney for a well-earned brunch, and continues down to Thangsing for the night. A long, unforgettable day.
Elevation: 4,940m (Goecha La) | Distance: 14 km round trip | Walking Time: 9–11 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
Built into the itinerary as a weather and altitude buffer. Himalayan weather at this elevation is unpredictable, and a spare day protects the summit attempt without compromising the rest of the schedule. If Day 9 went smoothly and conditions are settled, this becomes a relaxed extra day at Thangsing or Lamuney – time to properly rest, photograph Pandim at leisure, or simply sit with the fact of where you are.
Elevation: 3,800–4,150m | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
The long march back begins. Today’s route skips Dzongri entirely, contouring instead through jungle to Phedang before the steep descent to Tshoka. It’s a long day, but it saves a full day on the return journey and takes you back through the rhododendron forest from a different angle, often in far better light than the climb up.
Elevation: 2,960m | Distance: 16 km | Walking Time: 7–8 hrs | Accommodation: Camp | Meals: BLD
The final trekking day, descending the same route you climbed on days 3 and 4, back through Bakhim and Sachen to the forest floor of the Rathong Valley and into Yuksom. Guesthouse beds, hot showers, and a proper celebratory dinner await, along with a real sense of what the last ten days have meant.
Elevation: 1,780m | Distance: 17 km | Walking Time: 6–7 hrs | Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: BLD
A shorter, easier day after the trek. The drive to Pelling climbs through cardamom plantations and forested ridges over 2 to 3 hours, arriving at this hilltop town in West Sikkim at 2,150m. If the skies are clear, your first evening view of Kanchenjunga from a hotel terrace, seen now from a completely different angle than at Goecha La, is a fitting way to mark the trek’s end.
Elevation: 2,150m | Drive: 2–3 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: BLD
A full day exploring West Sikkim’s cultural sites. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, founded in 1705 and one of Sikkim’s oldest and most important monasteries, home to a remarkable hand-carved model of Guru Rinpoche’s celestial palace built by a single monk over seven years. Continue to the Rabdentse Palace Ruins, the second capital of the Sikkimese kingdom, set on a ridge with panoramic Kanchenjunga views. In the afternoon, walk the Pelling Sky Walk, a glass-bottomed cliffside path with some of the clearest Kanchenjunga views in the state.
Elevation: 2,150m | Walking: 4–5 km | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: BLD
A 5- to 6-hour drive takes you out of Sikkim into West Bengal’s Darjeeling hills, crossing the Teesta River and climbing through tea estates as the landscape shifts from Sikkimese pine forest to the terraced slopes of Darjeeling’s world-famous tea gardens. Arrive in the evening and settle into your hotel in this old colonial hill station.
Elevation: 2,050m | Drive: 5–6 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: BLD
An early start, usually around 4am, for the drive to Tiger Hill to watch sunrise over Kanchenjunga one final time, from a completely different vantage point than anywhere on the trek. On clear mornings, the view extends to Everest in the far distance. On the way back, stop at Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop. The afternoon covers the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and a working Darjeeling tea estate for a tasting.
Elevation: 2,050m | Walking: Light | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, the 4- to 5-hour drive brings you down through the tea estates to Bagdogra Airport for your onwards flight, closing a journey that took you from the historic streets of Yuksom to the closest trekking approach to Kanchenjunga anywhere on earth.
Elevation: 2,050m to plains | Drive: 4–5 hrs | Accommodation: Departure | Meals: Breakfast
Trek Difficulty & Physical Demands
The Dzongri & Goecha La Trek is classified as challenging. This is not a beginner’s trek. It demands genuine cardiovascular fitness, several consecutive long trekking days, sustained climbs of nearly 1,000m in a single stage, and a summit push that runs 9 to 11 hours through the night and early morning at close to 5,000m. Prior trekking experience at altitude is strongly recommended, though not strictly mandatory for fit, well-prepared trekkers.
Elevation Profile
- Yuksom: 1,780m
- Sachen: 2,200m
- Tshoka: 2,960m
- Dzongri: 3,960m
- Thangsing: 3,800m
- Lamuney: 4,150m
- Goecha La Viewpoint: 4,940m (highest point)
- Pelling: 2,150m
- Darjeeling: 2,050m
Daily Walking Distances (Trek Days Only)
| Day | Route | Distance |
| Day 3 | Yuksom – Sachen | 8 km |
| Day 4 | Sachen – Tshoka | 7 km |
| Day 5 | Tshoka – Dzongri | 9 km |
| Day 6 | Acclimatization (Dzongri Top) | 2–3 km |
| Day 7 | Dzongri – Thangsing | 10 km |
| Day 8 | Thangsing – Lamuney | 4–5 km |
| Day 9 | Lamuney – Goecha La – Thangsing | 14 km |
| Day 11 | Thangsing – Tshoka | 16 km |
| Day 12 | Tshoka – Yuksom | 17 km |
| Total | ~87–90 km |
Altitude Considerations
- Altitude gain is steep between Tshoka and Dzongri (Day 5), nearly 1,000m in a single stage
- The Day 6 acclimatization day at Dzongri is mandatory, not optional, for safe progress toward Goecha La
- Day 10 is a built-in reserve day specifically to absorb weather delays or allow extra acclimatization without compromising the schedule
- Guides carry oxygen cylinders and a high-altitude medical kit throughout the trek
- Diamox can help altitude-sensitive trekkers. Consult your doctor well before travelling.
Who This Trek Suits:
- Experienced trekkers seeking one of the closest possible approaches to an 8,000m peak
- Photographers chasing sunrise light on Kanchenjunga from multiple angles
- Trekkers who have completed at least one prior high-altitude trek above 4,000m
- Those comfortable with multiple consecutive camping nights and cold-weather conditions
- Travellers who want a complete Sikkim experience, not just the trek, with Yuksom, Pelling, and Darjeeling included
Best Time to Trek: Seasonal Comparison
Spring (Late March to May)
Rating: Excellent. The signature rhododendron bloom transforms the Tshoka-to-Dzongri stage into a tunnel of colour, and pre-monsoon skies are generally clear through the mornings.
Advantages: Rhododendron forests at their peak · Clear morning views most days · Comfortable daytime trekking temperatures · Longer daylight hours
Disadvantages: Afternoon cloud buildup common from late April · Busiest season on the trail · Book 2–3 months ahead
Monsoon (June to Mid-September)
Rating: Not Recommended. Heavy rainfall makes trails slippery and leech-prone at lower elevations, landslides can affect road access to Yuksom, and mountain views are almost entirely obscured by cloud.
Autumn (Late September to November)
Rating: Excellent. The clearest skies of the year. Kanchenjunga appears sharp-edged from Dzongri Top most mornings, and the trail is generally dry underfoot.
Advantages: Best visibility of the entire year · Stable, dry weather · Fewer insects and leeches than spring · Dashain and Tihar festival atmosphere in the valleys
Disadvantages: Cold at Dzongri and above, especially by November · Popular season; book ahead
Winter (December to February)
Rating: Not Recommended. Heavy snow above Dzongri frequently makes Goecha La inaccessible or unsafe, and temperatures at Lamuney can fall well below –10°C at night.
Recommendation: Late March to early May for the rhododendron bloom, or October to mid-November for the clearest possible mountain views. Both windows offer the safest and most rewarding conditions for the Goecha La push.
Booking Your Wilderness Trek: Dzongri & Goecha La, 17 Days
Step 1: Check Your Permit Requirements
The trek runs entirely within Khangchendzonga National Park, requiring a trekking permit and restricted area permit (RAP), both arranged by your licensed operator. Indian nationals need a valid photo ID; foreign nationals require passport copies and photographs, processed in advance. Permits are checked and stamped at the Yuksom entry checkpoint.
Step 2: Arrange Your Indian Visa (If Required)
Most foreign nationals require an Indian tourist visa or e-visa, processed online in 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before departure.
Step 3: Book Your Arrival Flight or Train
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway stations are the standard gateways. Flights from Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai run daily to Bagdogra. Book as soon as your trek dates are confirmed, particularly for spring and autumn departures.
Step 4: Get Travel Insurance
Insurance must cover trekking above 5,000m and include emergency helicopter evacuation. Standard travel policies frequently exclude high-altitude trekking, so check the fine print carefully.
Step 5: Confirm and Deposit
A 30 to 50 per cent deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Confirm the cancellation policy in writing, especially for peak spring and autumn dates.
Helpful Tips Before You Go:
- Train physically for at least 6–8 weeks with cardio and stair-climbing before the trek; this is a demanding itinerary
- Carry cash from Gangtok or Siliguri; there are no ATMs anywhere along the trekking route
- Break in your trekking boots fully before arrival; there is no room for blister problems on a 17-day trip
- Tell your guide about any prior altitude sickness experiences before the trek begins
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All accommodation across 17 days (guesthouses in Yuksom, hotels in Pelling and Darjeeling, tented camps on trek)
- All meals on trekking days (BLD) and breakfast on arrival/departure days
- Private vehicle and driver for all road transfers
- Experienced trekking guide, cook staff, and porters/yaks for camping equipment
- Khangchendzonga National Park entry permit and Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- All camping equipment (sleeping tents, dining tent, kitchen tent) excluding personal sleeping bag
- Oxygen cylinder and high-altitude first-aid kit carried by guide throughout the trek
- All monastery and site entry fees in Pelling and Darjeeling
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop-off
Cost Excludes
- Flights or trains to Bagdogra / NJP from your home city
- Travel insurance (compulsory, must cover altitude above 5,000m and emergency evacuation)
- Indian tourist visa (if applicable to your nationality)
- Personal sleeping bag rated to at least -15°C (available for rent)
- Tips for guide, cook, and porters
- Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, and optional activities
- Meals outside the included package in Pelling and Darjeeling
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Trek Essentials
Moisture-wicking base layers (no cotton) · Fleece mid-layer · Heavyweight down jacket rated for -15°C or below · Waterproof shell jacket and trousers · Insulated trekking trousers · Sturdy, well broken-in trekking boots · Gaiters · Warm hat, neck gaiter, and insulated gloves · 5–6 pairs of warm wool socks
Personal prescription medications · Diamox (consult your doctor beforehand) · SPF 50+ sunscreen and lip balm · High-quality UV-blocking sunglasses or glacier glasses · Basic blister and wound care kit · Rehydration salts
Passport with valid Indian visa if required · Permit confirmation documents · Travel insurance with high-altitude evacuation cover · Emergency cash in Indian Rupees
Sleeping bag rated to -15°C or lower (rentable in Yuksom) · Trekking poles (strongly recommended) · Headlamp with spare batteries · Daypack (30–35 litres) · Duffel bag for porter-carried gear · Power bank (cold drains batteries fast above 4,000m)
Mobile network disappears entirely beyond Yuksom plan accordingly · Weather above Dzongri can change within hours, and your guide’s decisions on the summit push should always be followed · Remove shoes before entering all monasteries · Pack out all non-biodegradable waste from the national park
Final Thoughts:
Seventeen days is exactly what this trek deserves. Not the compressed nine- or ten-day version that rushes the acclimatisation and gambles on the weather window at Goecha La, but a schedule with room to breathe: a genuine rest day at Dzongri, a reserve day built in for when the mountain has other plans, and enough time afterward in Pelling and Darjeeling to let the whole experience settle before you fly home.
By the end, you will have watched two sunrises break over Kanchenjunga from two entirely different vantage points: once from the moraine at Goecha La, close enough to see individual seracs on the glacier, and once from Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, the mountain now a distant, glowing outline on the horizon. You will have slept beneath Mount Pandim at Thangsing, walked through a forest of thirty rhododendron species in full bloom, and stood in the same Yuksom courtyard where the Sikkimese kingdom itself began four centuries ago.
Goecha La is not an easy trek, and it was never meant to be. The days are long, the cold at Lamuney is real, and the final summit push asks everything you have left. But few places on earth put you this close to an 8,000-metre giant while asking you to do nothing more than walk, wait, and watch the light change.
Come prepared. Come, patient. Kanchenjunga rewards those who give it the time it deserves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the AASRA ECO TREK
Prior high-altitude trekking experience is strongly recommended, though not strictly mandatory. Good cardiovascular fitness, several months of training beforehand, and comfort with multi-day camping in cold conditions matter more than technical climbing skill, since the trail involves no rope work or technical climbing.
Yes. Your guide carries an oxygen cylinder and a full high-altitude first-aid kit throughout the trek as a safety precaution, alongside training in recognising the early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).
Yuksom offers guesthouse accommodation before and after the trek. From Sachen through to the return to Tshoka, accommodation is entirely in tented camps set up by your crew each evening, with a separate dining tent and kitchen tent.
Shorter 10- to 12-day versions of this trek exist, but they remove the acclimatisation buffer and reserve day built into this 17-day itinerary. Given the altitude reached at Goecha La, this longer schedule significantly improves both safety and your actual chances of a clear-weather summit push.
No mountain view can ever be guaranteed, as Himalayan weather changes quickly at altitude. However, the built-in reserve day (Day 10) exists specifically to allow a second attempt or extra flexibility if Day 9 is affected by poor visibility.
Yes. Solo trekkers join with an assigned guide, cook, and porter team regardless of group size, and many trekkers doing Goecha La independently find the shared camp evenings with crew and any other trekkers on the route a highlight rather than a drawback.
The Khangchendzonga National Park is home to red pandas, blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and the blood pheasant, Sikkim’s state bird. Sightings are possible but not guaranteed, as most species are shy and most active at dawn and dusk.
Nighttime temperatures at Dzongri and above regularly fall below freezing, and at Lamuney in late autumn can reach -10°C to -15°C. A sleeping bag rated to -15°C or lower is essential and is available to rent in Yuksom if you prefer not to carry your own.
