Goecha La, Mountain pass at 4940 meters in Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India

Goecha La is a mountain pass standing at 4,940 meters in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim. The route to reach it winds through rhododendron forests, past suspension bridges, and across alpine meadows with constantly changing terrain.

The pass gained recognition when its southeastern view of Kanchenjunga was chosen to appear on India's 100-rupee banknote. This selection made it a symbol of the region's mountain beauty in the eyes of the public.

The pass lies inside Kanchenjunga National Park, which trekkers cross on the route from Yuksom through Sachen, Tshoka, Dzongri and Thansing. Local operators such as Glacier Treks And Adventure run these itineraries, and two films document the area: "Goecha La: In Search of Kangchenjunga" and a film on the Singalila ridge history.

The journey to reach it takes at least ten days with several stages and rest stops for acclimatization along the way. The route demands patience during the climb and care when dealing with altitude changes.

The pass sits at 4,940 m in Gyalshing district and serves as a base camp for climbers aiming at Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. Trekkers reach it through Kanchenjunga National Park, and the final stage runs from Thansing and back, a 14 km hike. The view from the pass was reportedly chosen for India's 100-rupee note.