At 6858 metres this is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh and is situated on the border with China in Tawang District at a distance of 164 kilometres from Tawang township. For trekkers, a trek to Chokersam (14,700 feet) base camp can offer a mesmerizing view of the Gorichen Peak. A word of caution – a trek to the Gorichen Peak is only for the seasoned climbers as it is a rocky and icy peak that is known to challenge even the best mountaineers. Despite being a treacherous trek, it is one of the best attractions in Tawang. Though most of the tourists to Arunachal Pradesh can get a glimpse of the peak during their travel from Bomdila to Tawang, for the seasoned trekkers a visit to Arunachal Pradesh is incomplete without some tough trekking & rock climbing en route to the peak. Apart from the alluring peak and its surroundings, you can also get to see the Monpa tribe who inhabit the villages along the trekking route. For this tribe, the Gorichen peak is a sacred peak that protects the locals from all evil and hence, is locally referred to as Sa-Nga Phu which translates to the Kingdom Of Deity.
The road starting from Bomdila winds up to a ridge leaving the pristine Bomdila Monastery below. You can drive up to Dirang since there is a motorable road to this village. It is situated at a distance of about 43 kilometres from Bomdila, and you may have to wait for around one and a half hours or less to reach Dirang.