Trip Overview
If you want to go on a beautiful trekking journey, then Green lake trek is for you. It is considered a moderate trek in Sikkim, and is situated near Mt. Kanchenjunga. This is an unexplored trek because it is a difficult one and more expensive than other treks. The arrangements for this trek are difficult as transport facilities are not available and it is not easy to get a permit for the restricted area. But once you reach this spot, you will not feel like going back home.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive at Bagdogra airport our representative will receive you. From there you will be driven to Gangtok, and your stay will be at the hotel.
- Day 2: Preparation and arrangements
This day will be free as you will prepare and arrange your gears before starting the trekking journey.
- Day 3: Gangtok - Lachen
The journey from Gangtok to Lachen will be covered by jeep which will take around 6-7 hours and your overnight stay will be at Lachen.
- Day 4: Lachen - Tallem
You will start your day with a walk towards Zema. After crossing a bridge, the trail turns towards the west and follows the left bank of the Zemu Chu to Green Lake. The trail is wide and broad for the first 6 km. Sometimes the route is destroyed by landslides. After 6 km, you will reach Tallem, and your overnight stay will be in tents.
- Day 5: Tallem - Jakthang
On this day, the trail will enter some of the most magnificent forest areas for which Sikkim is famous. You will have to cross a bridge and traverse through the forest to Shobuk. Then the trail will descend steeply for 12 km to Jakthang. Your overnight stay will be in tents.
- Day 6: Jakthang - Yabuk
From Jakthang, you will have to climb through the forest to Yabuk and after three hours of walking, you will reach the Zemu Glacier. You will reach Yabuk by lunchtime.
- Day 7: Yabuk - Rest camp
Your rest camp will be situated right opposite Siniolchu which has a stunning view of one of the most beautiful mountains in Sikkim.
- Day 8: Rest Camp - Green lakes
The trail from rest camp towards the Green Lake is along a moraine ridge. Finally you will reach Green lake camp which is a vast open ground. Your overnight stay will be in tents.
- Day 9: Rest day
Your will be able to relax on this day.
- Day 10: Green lakes to Yabuk
The return journey will be quicker as it is downhill.
- Day 11: Yabuk to Jakthang
It will be the same route to Jakthang.
- Day 12: Jakthang to Tallem
The trek on this day is mostly downhill along with a walk in the forest. It will be the last nights’ camp in Tallem.
- Day 13: Tallem to Gangtok
You will depart from Tallem at 9 am and reach Gangtok via Lachen. Your night stay will be at a hotel in Gangtok.
Included
- Accommodation in yuksom
- Meals provided from the company - breakfast till last dinner at Yuksom
- Equipements
- Transportation
- Meals on the trek
- Yaks/Porters
- Professional trekking guide and kitchen staff
- Entry fee and permit fee
Excluded
- Air ticket
- Charges for carrying personal luggage
- Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages
- Personal expenses
- Any cost arising cause of natural calamities
- Travel insurance
Good to Know
Rules to follow during the trek:
- It is always advised to trek without disturbing the nature and its occupants (no noise, no throwing of stones, etc.).
- Respect the culture and heritage of the place.
- Do not litter the trail.
Good to Know
Rules to follow during the trek:
- It is always advised to trek without disturbing the nature and its occupants (no noise, no throwing of stones, etc.).
- Respect the culture and heritage of the place.
- Do not litter the trail.