Sikkim's North is a wide mountain landscape with its high plateaus adjoining Tibet. In these secluded heights the Green Lake Trek is having expedition character; since obtaining of the permit is a lengthy process this route is less trekked. The lonely vast mountain landscape and the breathtaking views to the peaks of the Khanchendzonga Range make this trek unique among its kind. In the high Muguthang valley Nomads graze their Yak and Sheep herds in the loneliness of the valleys. High Passes border the unlimited hidden Himalayas.

The Green Lake Trek is one of the more difficult ones in Sikkim. The Route is suitable for people with mountain and high altitude experience and a good physical fitness. For inexperienced it is advisable to extend the trek by three days for acclimatization.

Itenerary:

Day 01 Arrival at Calcutta and sightseeing of this vibrant city, onward journey by night train to New Jalpaiguri Day 02 Drive by jeep from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok Day 03 Sightseeing of Gangtok and the Rumtek Monastery Day 04 Onward journey from Gangtok to Lachen in North Sikkim Day 05 Drive from Lachen to Zema, the starting point of the trek Trek beginning from Zema to Talem (3468m) Day 06 Trek from Talem to Jakthang (3430m) Day 07 From Jakathang to Yabuk (3935m) Day 08 From Yabuk to Rest Camp (4570m) Day 09 From Rest Camp to Green Lake (4940m) Day 10 From Green Lake to Zemu Glacier (5600m) and return Day 11 From Greenlake to Theuchu Day 12 From Theuchu to Muguthang (4527m) Day 13 From Muguthang to Thangu (3659m) Day 14 From Thangu to Lachen Day 15 Restday at Lachen Day 16 Return drive from Lachen to Gangtok Day 17 Return from Gangtok to New Jalpaiguri, by night train to Calcutta Day 18 Day free at Calcutta, Returnflight