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▲ Day 1Arrival Day
Arrive In Gangtok
Overnight In: Gangtok (1600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
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 Day
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 Day
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 Day
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 & Acclimatization Day
Explore or Rest - 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 Day
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 Day
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 Day
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 Day - Trek
Excursion or Acclimatization walk 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 Day
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 Day
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 Day
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 Day
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 Day
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.
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Green Lake Trek - A Detailed Overview
This 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.
Top Reasons to Choose the Green Lake Trek
- 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
Altitude and Acclimatization Profile For The Green Lake Trek
- Day 1
- D1Bagdogra
- Day 1
- Melli
- Day 1
- Rangpo
- Day 2
- D2Gangtok
- Day 3
- D3Lachen
- Day 4
- D4Talem
- Day 5
- D5Jakthang
- Day 6
- D6Jakthang
- Day 7
- D7Yabuk
- Day 8
- D8Rest Camp
- Day 9
- D9Green Lake
- Day 9
- Green Lake
- Day 9
- Kanchenjunga view point
- Day 10
- D10Green Lake
- Day 10
- Rest Camp
- Day 11
- D11Yabuk
- Day 12
- D12Jakthang
- Day 12
- Zeme
- Day 13
- D13Lachen
- Day 14
- D14Gangtok
- Day 15
- Bagdogra
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