Green Lake Trek |
Country: Sikkim / India |
Description |
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The
trek
to
Green
Lakes,
the
base
camp
of
Mount
Khanchendzonga
on
the
Zemu
Galcier
in
North
Sikkim,
is
a
splendid
walk
with
the
variety
of
flowers
like
rhododendrons,
blue
poppies
and
primulas
all
in
bloom.
The
mountain
views
are
fantastic
with
amphitheater
of
peaks
with
Khanchendzonga
at
the
head
of
the
valley.
However,
the
Green
lakes
base
camp
is
more
than
5000
metres
and
so
proper
acclimatization
is
essential
to
avoid
altitude
sickness.
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Itinerary |
Day
01
Gangtok
–Lachen
(2700
m).
This
journey
from
Gangtok
to
Lachen
is
covered
by
jeep
along
the
North
Sikkim
highway
and
takes
about
6-7
hours
Day
02
Lachen
–
Jakthang
(3300
m)
Following
the
main
North
Sikkim
highway
to
Thangu
,
we
reach
the
junction
of
the
Lachen
Chu
and
the
Zemu
Chu
at
Sema.
After
crossing
the
Zemu
Chu,
we
proceed
westward
up
the
Zemu
valley
following
a
trail
through
the
forest.
The
path
of
rhododendron
thickets
and
fallen
tree
trunks
leads
to
Lhonak
chu
before
reaching
Jakthang,
situated
in
a
small
meadow
with
a
broken
herdsmen’s
hut
that
makes
a
convenient
first
nights
halt.
Day
03
Jakthang
–
Yabuk
(3850
m)
From
Jakthang,
the
path
to
Yabuk
climbs
thorugh
the
forest
and
after
three
hours
of
steady
walking,
we
reach
the
snout
of
the
Zemu
Glacier.
We
reach
Yabuk
by
lunch
time.
Day
04
Yabuk-
Rest
Camp
(4500
m)
Following
the
glacier
of
the
Zemu,
the
trail
is
mainly
over
boulders
and
the
Zemu
chu
rushes
through
the
glacier
and
as
the
valley
opens
up
the
great
peaks
come
into
view.
The
Rest
Camp
is
situated
right
opposite
Siniolchu
and
has
a
fabulous
view
of
one
of
the
most
beautiful
mountains
in
Sikkim.
Along
the
trail
blue
sheep
is
often
sighted.
Walk
slowly
as
the
sir
gets
thinner
and
acclimatization
becomes
of
essence.
Day
05
Rest
Camp
–
Greenlakes
(5050
m)
The
trail
from
Rest
Camp
climbs
gently
up
the
valley
for
about
three
to
four
hours..
This
is
one
of
the
finest
walks
with
the
Siniolchu,
Simvo,
Twins
and
the
Khangchendzonga
are
some
of
the
giants
that
dominate
the
horizon.
Rest
at
the
camp,
known
as
the
Green
Lake
Plain,
the
name
being
derived
from
a
small
tarn
at
the
eastern
end
where
on
clear
morning
the
reflection
of
the
Khangchendzonga
is
seen
in
the
waters.
Day
06
Rest
day
at
the
Green
lakes
Spend
the
day
lazing
in
the
sunshine
watching
the
peaks.
The
Zemu
gap
that
links
the
Zemu
valley
to
the
Talung
valley
is
clearly
seen
from
the
hill
behind
the
camp
with
the
magnificent
view
of
the
Khangchendzonga
as
well.
Day
07
Green
lakes
to
Yabuk
The
return
journey
would
be
much
quicker
as
it
is
downhill.
Day
08
Yabuk
to
Jakthang
Day
09
Jakthang
to
Lachen
Day
10
Lachen
–
Gangtok. |
Departure |
| Bagdogra,
Sikkim |
|
Kanchenjunga
|
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Included |
|
Accommodation
on
twin
sharing
basis
as
per
Tour
category
(Standard
/
Deluxe),
Full
board,
Ground
transfers,
Sightseeing
as
per
Itinerary
with
English
speaking
guide,
Entrance
fees
and
permits.
On
Treks
Camping
Equipment
consisting
of
two
men-tent
&
mattress,
Freshly
cooked
meals,
Dining
&
Toilet
tents,
Ponies
and
trek
staffs.
A
minimum
of
2
person
is
required
for
obtaining
permits
to
trek
in
Sikkim.
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Entry Formalities
|
Special
Trek
requiring
special
permits
!
>
minimum
5
persons
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Departure Dates |
| Jan.
-
May;
Sep.
-
Dec. |
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