Green Lake Trek

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Duration
14 days 13 nights
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Altitude:
5200m
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Grade:
Moderate+
how we grade
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Best Time:
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Lachen
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Airport:
Bagdogra, West Bengal
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Railway:
New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Key Geographical Highlights

4 Popular Peaks:

Kirat Chuli ( 7366m ), Sinolchu ( 6887m ), Kanchenjunga ( 8586m ), Simvo ( 6812m )

1 Lakes:

Sikkim Green Lake ( 5104m )

3 Glaciers:

Zemu, Zemu Glacier, Sinolchu Glacier

3 Rivers:

Zema Chu, Thamgu Chu, Lhonak Chu

1 Villages:

Lachen

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Khanchendzonga National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Green Lake Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayGangtok 1600m
Arrive In Gangtok
Overnight In: Gangtok (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Lachen
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
Day 1
130 - Bagdogra
Day 1
150 - Melli
Day 1
335 - Rangpo
Day 1
1600 - Gangtok
125Km, 3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayLachen 2750m
From Gangtok (1600m ) To Lachen (2750m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Lachen (2750m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 2
1600 - Gangtok
Day 2
2750 - Lachen
120Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayTalem 3240m
From Lachen (2750m ) To Talem (3240m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Talem (3240m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 3
2750 - Lachen
Day 3
3240 - Talem
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayJakthang 3300m
From Talem (3240m ) To Jakthang (3300m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 4
3240 - Talem
Day 4
3300 - Jakthang
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 5Rest DayJakthang 3300m
- 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Rest day
Day 5
3300 - Jakthang
Day 5
3300 - Jakthang
4hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayYabuk 3950m
From Jakthang (3300m ) To Yabuk (3950m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Yabuk (3950m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 6
3300 - Jakthang
Day 6
3950 - Yabuk
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayRest Camp 4500m
From Yabuk (3950m ) To Rest Camp (4500m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Rest Camp (4500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 7
3950 - Yabuk
Day 7
4500 - Rest Camp
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayGreen Lake 5050m
From Rest Camp (4500m ) To Green Lake (5050m ) - 3 - 4 Hrs. 6 Kms
Overnight In: Green Lake (5050m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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.
Day 8
4500 - Rest Camp
Day 8
5050 - Green Lake
6Km, 3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 9Exploration DayGreen Lake 5050m
Excursion to Kanchenjunga view point & Nearby.. Return To Green Lake - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Green Lake (5050m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We take time exploring the place today.

Day 9
5050 - Green Lake
Day 9
5050 - Green Lake
Day 9
5200 - Kanchenjunga view point
Day 9
5050 - Green Lake
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayYabuk 3950m
From Green Lake (5050m ) To Yabuk (3950m ), Via - Rest Camp (4500m ) - 7 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Yabuk (3950m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Descen down the same route
Day 10
5050 - Green Lake
Day 10
4500 - Rest Camp
Day 10
3950 - Yabuk
14Km, 7hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayJakthang 3300m
From Yabuk (3950m ) To Jakthang (3300m ) - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Jakthang (3300m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the trail
Day 11
3950 - Yabuk
Day 11
3300 - Jakthang
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 12Trekking DayLachen 2700m
From Jakthang (3300m ) To Lachen (2700m ), Via - Zeme (2912m ) - 6 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Lachen (2700m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
REtrace the trail to reach Zeme. Drive to Lachen
Day 12
3300 - Jakthang
Day 12
2915 - Zeme
Day 12
2700 - Lachen
16Km, 6 hrs.
▼ Day 13Trekking DayGangtok 1600m
From Lachen (2700m ) To Gangtok (1600m ) - 6 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Gangtok (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Drive back to Gangtok
Day 13
2700 - Lachen
Day 13
1600 - Gangtok
120Km, 6hrs.
▼ Day 14Trekking DayBagdogra 216m
From Gangtok (1600m ) To Bagdogra (216m ) - 4 Hrs. 120 Kms
Overnight In: Bagdogra (216m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Drive back to bagdogra
Day 14
1600 - Gangtok
Day 14
220 - Bagdogra
120Km, 4 hrs.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Green Lake Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 3000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Green Lake Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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We work exclusively on Personalized Private Groups – its perfect for solo climbers, couples, families, friends or teams.

We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

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