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Sikkim Green Lake Trek Introduction: Sikkim Green Lake TrekThis is a very picturesque trail which combines natural beauty with spectacular views of high peaks.There are vast tracts of thick forest, with several varieties of rhododendrons, other colorful flowers,birds and many waterfalls on both sides of the trail. Kanchendzonga was one of the first peaks to be attempted by expeditions before world war two.As Nepal was closed, the approach from Sikkim,via the Zemu Glacier,was followed instead. Pre war Everest expeditions also passed through North Sikkim and this trail was part of their route.Today,it is still largely unexplored region as not many parties have been allowed across to Green Lake.

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Day wise Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Kolkata - Bagdogra - Gangtok

    After breakfast check out the hotel then transfer to Domestic Airport to chat flight of Bagdogra Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at Siliguri (NJP R St. / Bagdogra IXB) and helps you to board the car.We drive to Gangtok along the NH 31A. The landscape changes dramatically as we leave Siliguri and run through the dense forests Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary, the natural play ground of wild elephant, tiger and deer. Now you reach at Sevok just at the base of the hills. See the gorgeous view of Tista River as it comes out from the deep gorge of the Himalayas and spreads itself in the vast plains on North Bengal. Now the journey follows the winding roads along the meandering emerald green River Tista. Spend some time on some scenic spots on the way to enjoy the landscape. Gangtok the capital town of Sikkim the earlier Himalayan Kingdom welcomes you with its typical traditional Hospitality

  • Day 2 : Kolkata - Bagdogra - Gangtok

    After breakfast check out the hotel then transfer to Domestic Airport to chat flight of Bagdogra Our representative cordially receives you on arrival at Siliguri (NJP R St. / Bagdogra IXB) and helps you to board the car.We drive to Gangtok along the NH 31A. The landscape changes dramatically as we leave Siliguri and run through the dense forests Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary, the natural play ground of wild elephant, tiger and deer. Now you reach at Sevok just at the base of the hills. See the gorgeous view of Tista River as it comes out from the deep gorge of the Himalayas and spreads itself in the vast plains on North Bengal. Now the journey follows the winding roads along the meandering emerald green River Tista. Spend some time on some scenic spots on the way to enjoy the landscape. Gangtok the capital town of Sikkim the earlier Himalayan Kingdom welcomes you with its typical traditional Hospitality

  • Day 3 : Gangtok - Lachen

    We drive north to Lachen (2730 meters) which is one of the most scenic drives in north Sikkim, as it winds through the picturesque towns of Mangan and jangthang. Enroot to Lachen lunch at local restaurant The driver also take us across the Bolshoi bridge, a Russian design which is 50mts above river bed .Lachen is a small Bhutia village with a monastery at its far end. We camp in the venicity of the village while our staff and potters are organized.

  • Day 4 : Trek to Tallem (3240 M) 5 - 6 Hrs

    We start walking after breakfast to Tallem, which is also called Jadong. The first 6 kms of the walk is on the mettle road until we reach Zemu where the zemu chu rivers me arch with the thang chu river. We cross the huge steel bridge and take the trail, which turns westward and follow the left bank of Zemu Chu River. The source of this river is the Zemu glacier. We follow the river to our camp at Tallem at the junction of Lhonak chu and the Zemu rivers in the surrounding of a beautiful forest. Over night at Tent

  • Day 5 : Tallem - Jakthang 37,80 M 4 Hrs

    We start walking again along the Zemu Chu River and after about 15 minutes cross the Lhonak chu river on a foot bridge and start ascending the hill through some of the most magnificent forest area in Sikkim. We camp at Jakthang by the side of Zemu Chu River.

  • Day 6 : Jakthang - Yabuk (4050 M) 5 - 6 Hrs

    Our trails continue through forest and after a short climb we cross a foot bridge over the Thombak Chu River which leads to the Thieu La (pass) and muguthang towards the Lhonal Valley. Today there will be more little ups and down and we will have to negotiate some tricky trails as the heavy rains and floods quite often wash away the trail. The last one hour is an uphill climb to our camp at Yabuk which is a fairly small, cold and windy campsite. Over night at Tent

  • Day 7 : Yabuk - Rest Camp 4735 M 6 Hrs

    As we are in high country now the altitude effects will begin to be felt and our pace of walking will be slow. The trail enters the moraine section of the Zemu glacier crossing loose screen and boulders. As the valley opens up the rest peak including Khangchendzonga come into the view. The rest camp is situated right opposite siniolchu (6877m) knows to some as the most beautiful mountain in the world. Bharal or Blue sheep are often sighted on the hill opposite and this also the area where many sightings of the elusive snow leopard have been noted. We camp at the Rest camp. Over night at Tent

  • Day 8 : Rest Camp - Green Lake 4 Hrs 4950 M

    Today is a short walk but the effect of altitude and walking on the boulders makes the going pretty slow. We are in open wide valley now with breath taking mountain views around us. The trail continues gently up the valley along the moraine ridge and the wide valley where we camp overnight.

  • Day 9 : Green Lake

    Today we explore around us and will try to get further up the valley towards where the mountain expedition set their bass camp at the foot of four submits. The ridge of Simvu ice falls to the Zemu Gap at (5875 mts), which rise on the other side forming the huge. Unclimbed south east. Ridge of Khangchendzonga. From this Gap one can see the Geochala to the south. It is said that Tillman’s party in 1938 is perhaps the only climber to have crossed from this side to the other. The most impressive peak of siniolchu is just a few kms away across the Zemu glacier. This peak stands out around the entire mountain like Ama Dablam in the Everest area of Nepal. Green Lake is a base for mountaineering expxditions to the peak of this area. Whilst the water from Green Lake is now drained out due to Geographical changes and is now basically a dry basin, the misnomers of Green Lake is more than compensated by the surrounding great views. From this lake just a few kms away this is the huge Khangchendzonga which tower above. The peak is Simvo is just a short distance away.

  • Day 10 : Green Lake – Yabuk

    From today on ward we retrace our steps back towards Lachen walking first to our camp at Yakbuk for overnight stay.

  • Day 11 : Yabuk – Tallem (4 Hrs)

    After breakfast start easy walk to Tallem, you will fell the walk like stroll as we are now in low altitude. We camp at Tallem for overnight stayed in the forest cover

  • Day 12 : Tallem – Lachen

    Today we return to Lachen via Zema. We walk along the Zemu Chu river to the road head at Zema.it is day to stop quite frequently and absorb the great valley view and the beautiful forest which is jus unforgettable. Upon reaching Lachen we celebrate our last night of the trek with our staff.

  • Day 13 : Lachen Gangtok

    After breakfast checkout than transport to Gangtok which is 5 Hrs Journey. On arrival check in to hotel overnight at Gangtok.

  • Day 14 : Gangtok Bagdogra

    After breakfast checkout than transport to Bagdogra Airport.

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Inclusions

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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About Halder Tours & Travels

Holidays in Sikkim Trek Tour & Travels is a two-year-old travel management company in Sikkim. The foundation of the company was laid in the year 2016 by Mr. Bhoj Raj Gurung in Gangtok. His motive for establishing the company was to increase the comfort level in the tourism industry of Sikkim. Under his leadership, we are excelling at pace. At us, clients are facilitated with different services like hotel booking and event planning in Sikkim. After expanding our operations, we added the service of providing cars on a rental basis in Sikkim as well. Read More...

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Client Testimonials

  • Alok Karmakar - Mumbai

    Reviewed: Nov 16, 2018

    Our tour of Sikkim & Darjeeling was a fabulous one thanks to Jeewan. Thanks to his vast knowledge of various locations he customised our itinerary keeping in mind kids and elders. Jeewan made sure we visited key monuments and also had enough resting time. His team of Drivers: Mangal, Biswa and Silas made sure the drive was safe and comfortable throughout our trip. Would recommend Jeewan for any trip/trek in and around Sikkim.

  • Nazy -

    Reviewed: Oct 27, 2018

    I was looking for a reliable travel agent in the market and I came into contact with Holidays In Sikkim Trek Tour & Travels while searching online. I am really happy that I chose this organization leaving all others. It offers amazing deals on different travel requirements and also has a very large database of hotels and tour packages.

  • Piyalee Pal Sarkar - Kolkata

    Reviewed: Oct 27, 2018

    Hi I recently have journeyed with holidays in sikkim. We rented a car from them. On the specific date and time a young chap named Sangay drove his innova to pick up us from siliguri hotel. From then on it was a marvelous experience with the smoothe , tension free driving with Sangay. He is a good human being who really cares about the preference n comfort of the travellers. We went to Gangtok, Lachen , Gurudongmar Lake, Lachun, Yumthang Valley , Namchi Ravangla etc..... It was really really wonnnnderful experience with Sangay . I wish him every success in life..... N last but not the least thank you Jeewan bhaiya to make our trip a memorable one by ur kind effort

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