Sikkim Green Lakes Trek
A Himalayan High Experience
About This Travel ExperienceThis is probably the best trek in Sikkim. Regarded as being the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, the route has a history too !! Earlier, it used to be a very important route for expeditions going to Kanchenjunga. The Zemu glacier emerging from the mighty Kanchenjunga is a breathtaking sight, from which emerges the Zemu river, a tributary of the mighty river Teesta, the lifeline of Sikkim and Darjeeling. Zemu is the largest glacier in the Eastern Himalayas.
The trek climbs up the narrow Zemu gorge into the snow cladded peaks surrounded by Mt. Simvo, Kanchenjunga, Tent Peak, Sinolchu and Lama Angden.
One of the very remote trek in the Himalayas, going close to the border, obtaining permission for this trek takes time too. It should always be planned atleast 4 - 5 months ahead.
Day 1From Bagdogra To Gangtok, Via - Melli, Rangpo
- Bagdogra : 126 meters / 416 feets
- Melli: 150 meters / 495 feets
- Rangpo: 333 meters / 1099 feets
- Gangtok: 1600 meters / 5280 feets
- Approximate Distance: 125 Km
- Approximate Time: 3 - 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: Take on the scenic drive to Gangtok once you land in Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri railway station. The route passes by the Malli and then crosses Rongpo, the gateway to Sikkim.
Once you reach Gangtok, one of our staff receives you and guides you to your hotel. We meet in the evening over light snacks and have a small team introduction, share latest information from the trek, check your preparation, etc.
A quick dinner and then we wish Good Nights
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Day 2From Gangtok To Lachen
- Gangtok: 1600 meters / 5280 feets
- Lachen: 2750 meters / 9075 feets
- Approximate Distance: 120 Km
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
- Lachen:
Coordinates: 27.71669601 , 88.56131029
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Brief Details Of The Day: On the first day of oput trek, we take a drive to Lachen today. On reaching, we checkin to our hotel. At Lachen, the beautiful peak of Lama Angden welcomes you.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals
Day 3From Lachen To Talem
- Lachen: 2750 meters / 9075 feets
- Talem : 3240 meters / 10692 feets
- Approximate Distance: 12 Km
- Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Talem:
Coordinates: 27.77872684 , 88.49343338
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Brief Details Of The Day: Today we start the trek with a small drive to Zema, meeting point of Zema Chu and Thamgu Chu. We then take left to enter into the Zemu valley following the Zemu Chu to its snout in coming days. The trek winds through the forest to the confluence of Lhonak Chu and Zemu Chu where we camp for the night.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 4From Talem To Jakthang
- Talem : 3240 meters / 10692 feets
- Jakthang : 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Approximate Distance: 12 Km
- Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Jakthang:
Coordinates: 27.77093333 , 88.44746305
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Brief Details Of The Day: Following on the trail through the deep forest, we follow the Zemu Chu. Some good trekking brings us to a clearing where we camp for the night.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 5Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day
- Jakthang: 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Jakthang: 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Approximate Time: 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Explore, rest
Brief Details Of The Day: Rest day
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All meals
Day 6From Jakthang To Yabuk
- Jakthang : 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Yabuk : 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Approximate Distance: 8 Km
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Yobuk:
Coordinates: 27.76883317 , 88.38812749
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Brief Details Of The Day: We follow the trail towards the snout of Zemu glacier through the forest. Soon we cross the treeline and emerge on a different terrain. We follow the river and camp near its snout.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 7From Yabuk To Rest Camp
- Yabuk : 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Rest Camp: 4500 meters / 14850 feets
- Approximate Distance: 8 Km
- Approximate Time: 4 - 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Rest Camp:
Coordinates: 27.77092412 , 88.35228601
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Brief Details Of The Day: Its a difficult but rewarding day today as we start negotiating the moraine of the Zemu glacier. The route offers great views of one of the most beautiful peak in the Himalayas - Sinolchu. We are also rewarded with views of Kanchenjunga. We camp right opposite to Sinolchu in the mouth of the Lhonak Valley.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 8From Rest Camp To Green Lake
- Rest Camp: 4500 meters / 14850 feets
- Green Lake: 5050 meters / 16665 feets
- Approximate Distance: 6 Km
- Approximate Time: 3 - 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Sikkim Green Lake:
Coordinates: 27.78442421 , 88.34159147
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Brief Details Of The Day: Today we head to the last camp on this trek - Green Lake. The route climbs up gently through the moraine to a wide opening where we camp. For the rest of the day, enjoy the beauty of the place surrounded by majestic mountains. You can climb up a nearby ridge to open up grand views to mesmerize your eyes.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 9Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day. Excursion to Kanchenjunga view point
- Green Lake: 5050 meters / 16665 feets
- Green Lake: 5050 meters / 16665 feets
- Kanchenjunga view point: 5200 meters / 17160 feets
- Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek, Explore
Brief Details Of The Day: We take time exploring the place today.
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 10From Green Lake To Yabuk, Via - Rest Camp
- Green Lake: 5050 meters / 16665 feets
- Rest Camp: 4500 meters / 14850 feets
- Yabuk: 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Approximate Distance: 14 Km
- Approximate Time: 7 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day: Descen down the same route
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All meals
Quick Information: - Yabuk: 3950 meters / 13035 feets
- Jakthang: 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Approximate Distance: 10 Km
- Approximate Time: 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day: Retrace the trail
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All meals
Day 12From Jakthang To Lachen, Via - Zeme
- Jakthang: 3300 meters / 10890 feets
- Zeme: 2912 meters / 9610 feets
- Lachen: 2700 meters / 8910 feets
- Approximate Distance: 16 Km
- Approximate Time: 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek, Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: REtrace the trail to reach Zeme. Drive to Lachen
Accommodation: Homestay, hotel, guest house
Meals: All meals
Quick Information: - Lachen: 2700 meters / 8910 feets
- Gangtok: 1600 meters / 5280 feets
- Approximate Distance: 120 Km
- Approximate Time: 6 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: Drive back to Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotels
Meals: All meals
Day 14From Gangtok To Bagdogra
- Gangtok: 1600 meters / 5280 feets
- Bagdogra: 216 meters / 713 feets
- Approximate Distance: 120 Km
- Approximate Time: 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: Drive back to bagdogra
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Covid19 Safety Protocol For Himalayan Treks
Unnatural times call for an unusual response. We at Himalayan High are facing it with even more stringent safety measures to ensure our treks, trekkers, and the local support team are safe. The Covid19 Pandemic has completely changed the way we look at the World and do things. It has changed the way we trek as well. Checkout our Covid19 safety measures to ensure a safe trek. Read more on the following link - Safe trekking in the Himalayas during COVID-19
With this protocol, we are on track to resume our treks from November, 2020 with small teams and limited treks.
Quick Facts- Duration: 14 days/ 13 nights Bagdogra to Bagdogra
- Highest Altitude: 5200m
- Grade: Moderate + ( learn more )
- Best Time: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
- Terrain: Rhododendron forest, alpine meadows, rocky
- Activity Type: Trek
- Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
- Starts At: Lachen
- Ends At: Lachen
- Region: India - Darjeeling Sikkim
- Country: India
- Nearest Airport: Bagdogra, West Bengal
- Nearest Rail Head: New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Mobile Network:
- Internet Option:
- Temperatures:
- Is Cloak Room Available: No
- Generic Food Menu: Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan
Short Travel Itinerary** click on the links to read details
- Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day Arrive In Gangtok (1600m ), Via - Melli (150m ), Rangpo (333m ). 3 - 4 Hrs. 125 Kms
Overnight In: Gangtok (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
- Day 2
Drive
From Gangtok (1600m ) To Lachen (2750m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Lachen (2750m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 3
Trek
From Lachen (2750m ) To Talem (3240m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Talem (3240m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 4
Trek
From Talem (3240m ) To Jakthang (3300m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 5
Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All meals
- Day 6
Trek
From Jakthang (3300m ) To Yabuk (3950m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Yabuk (3950m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
Trek
From Yabuk (3950m ) To Rest Camp (4500m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Rest Camp (4500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 8
Trek
From Rest Camp (4500m ) To Green Lake (5050m ) . 3 - 4 Hrs. 6 Kms
Overnight In: Green Lake (5050m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 9
Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day
Overnight In: Green Lake (5050m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 10
Trek
From Green Lake (5050m ) To Yabuk (3950m ), Via - Rest Camp (4500m ) . 7 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Yabuk (3950m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All meals
- Day 11
Trek
From Yabuk (3950m ) To Jakthang (3300m ) . 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All meals
- Day 12
Trek, Drive
From Jakthang (3300m ) To Lachen (2700m ), Via - Zeme (2912m ) . 6 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Lachen (2700m )
Accommodation: Homestay, hotel, guest house
Meals Included: All meals
- Day 13
Drive
From Lachen (2700m ) To Gangtok (1600m ) . 6 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Gangtok (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotels
Meals Included: All meals
- Day 14
Drive
From Gangtok (1600m ) To Bagdogra (216m ) . 4 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Bagdogra (216m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
+ Why Is This Special
- Kanchenjunga 8586m - World's 3rd highest peaks.
- Sinolchu is regarded as one of the most beautiful looking peak in the Himalayas
- Zemu glacier emerging from Kanchenjunga is the largest glacier in Eastern Himalayas
- Green lake is a high altitude lake at 5000 meters.
- The trek route is rich in flora and fauna
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We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.
SPECIAL CANCELLATION TERMS DURING COVID19:
(1st OCTOBER 2020 TILL 31st MARCH 2021 )
Considering the uncertainties during the COVID19 pandemic, we have eased our cancellation rules.
- Up to 3 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total invoiced amount. No questions asked.
- 2 days to 1 day before the trek start date - We will either issue you a trek voucher with a value of 100% of the trek fee or refund 85% of the trek fee if you want us to transfer the money back.
- Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 1 day before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Transfer of Seat to Friend/ Family: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 1 day before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Validity Of The Covid19 Cancellation Policy: The above-listed cancellation rules apply only to bookings for which the trek start date falls between 1st October 2020 till 31st March 2021.
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