Green Lake Trek

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Region: Sikkim Himalayas

Duration: 17 Nights 18 Days
Altitude: 4935 m above sea level
Grade: Moderate Trek
Best Time: March – April & Sept – Nov

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrivel Delhi
Takeover from airport and shift to hotel. Have rest and if you are reaching in day-you can use evening for visiting central Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Bagdogra – Gangtok
Fly from Delhi to Bagdogra. Up on arrival at Bagdogra airport drive to Gangtok (124 kms/5 hrs). Over night stay in hotel.   

Day 03:Gangtok – Lachen (2730 m/8950 ft)(135 kms/6-7 hrs drive)
After break fast drive for Lachen in north Sikkim (135 kms/5-6 hrs). Overnight stay in hotel/tents.

Day 04:  Lachen– Tallem (3240 m/ 10620 ft)(12 kms/ 5-6 hrs)

We start day 1 with walk towards Zema. At Zema there is confluence of Zemu Chu and Thangu Chu. After crossing a bridge the trail turns towards the west to follow the left bank of the Zemu Chu to Green Lake. The trail for the first 6 kms is wide and broad .Some times the route is hampered with landslides. After a further 6 kms we reach Tallem, at the confluence of Lhonak Chu with Zemu Chu. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05:  Tallem – Jakthang (3430 m/11250 ft) (12 kms/ 5-6 hrs)
On day 2 the trail enters some of the most magnificent forest areas for which Sikkim is famous. Cross a bridge to climb steadly through forest to Shobuk. The trail then descends steeply for 12 kms to Jakthang, a small clearing in the forest. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 06:  Jakthang (3430 m/11250 ft)
Day is for rest and acclamatisation.  

Day 07:  Jakthang – Yabuk (4040 m/13250 ft) (8 kms/ 4-5 hrs)
The trail continues through forest on this day. After a short climb it crosses a bridge over Thombak Chu. There are several ascents and descends on the route, and is often wiped out of floods. Later we descend towards the bank of the Zemu Chu and follow the trail beside the river. After a tiring 8 kms day walk we reach the camping ground of Yabuk. Yabuk is a small but beautiful camping area very cold and windy near the glacier. Overnight in tents.

Day 08: Yabuk – Rest camp (4725 m/15500 ft) (8 kms/ 3-4 hrs)

From Yabuk the trail enters the moraine field of the Zemu Glacier, crossing boulders and pebbles. It is a tiring route with increasing altitude and is like a walk in high altitude desert; though on later part one is rewarded with magnificent views of mountain peaks like Siniolchu and Simvu. At times one can also view Kangchenjunga rising in the distance. After a 6 kms walk we reach Rest camp at the mouth of Lhonak valley. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 09:  Rest Camp – Green Lake (4935 m/16190 ft) (6 kms/ 3-4 hrs)
The trail from Rest camp towards the Green Lake is along similar terrain along a moraine ridge. The views of the surrounding peaks are very clear. Finally we reach Green lake camp which is a vast open ground. Overnight Stay in Tents.

Day 10: Green Lake (4935 m/16190 ft)
The day is for rest /acclamitasation. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 11: Green Lake – Rest Camp (4725 m/15500 ft) (6 kms/ 2-3 hrs)
Today we start retracing our steps towards Rest camp. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 12: Rest camp – Yabuk (4040 m/ 13250 ft) (8 kms/ 3-4 hrs)
This day we trek back towards Yabuk with moderate pace and enjoy the beauty of the trek. Overnight stay in tents.   

Day13: Yabuk – Jakthang (3430 m/11250 ft) (8 kms/ 3-4 hrs)

We continue to descend further towards. Jakthang. Overnight Stay in tents.

Day 14: Jakthang – Tallem (3240 m/ 10620 ft) (12 kms/ 4-5 hrs)
Today we start little early and continue towards Tallem. The trail is easy walk with ups and down. Overnight Stay in tents.

Day 15: Tallem –   Lachen (2730 m/8950 ft) (12 kms/ 4-5 hrs)
On the final day we will trek towards Lachen. The route is generally downhill and is an easy walk. Overnight stay in tents/hotel.  

Day 16: Lachen – Gangtok (135 kms/5-6 hrs)
After breakfast drive for Gangtok. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 17:  Gangtok – Bagdogra – delhi
Morning after breakfast drive to Gagdogra and fly to delhi on arrivel chick in to hotel overnight stay

Day 18: Departure

You will be driven to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure that you will leave Delhi with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime.

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