Fact of the Trek
Duration: 10 Nights and 11Days
Best Time To Trek: June to September & October to Mid November
Grade: Moderate to StrenuousTrek Type: Camping
Highlights of the Trip• Magnificent view of the Khangchendzonga • Unique views of local culture• Spectacular views of mountain range• Explore the beauty of Sikkim
Suggested Itinerary
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Pick Up from Bagdogra / Bhadapur Airport Drive to Gantok Overnight.
Day 02: 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. O/N Lachen.
Day 03: Lachen – Jakthang (3300 m) Our trek starts by 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 proceeds 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 valley surrounded by mountains. O/N Jakthang.
Day 04: Jakthang – Yabuk (3850 m) From Jakthang, the path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after three hours of steady walking, we reach the snout of the Zemu Glacier. We reach Yabuk by lunch time. Its an easy day to allow for acclimatization. O/N Yabuk.
Day 05: 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 are often sighted. Walk slowly as the air gets thinner and acclimatization becomes of an essence. O/N Rest Camp.
Day 06: 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, the Siniolchu, Simvo, Twins and 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 a clear morning the reflection of Khangchendzonga is seen in the waters. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 07: Rest day at the Green lakesSpend 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. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 08: Green lakes to YabukThe return journey would be much quicker as it is downhill. O/N Yabuk.
Day 09: Yabuk to JakthangRetrace our steps to Jakthang. O/N Jakthang
Day 02: 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. O/N Lachen.
Day 03: Lachen – Jakthang (3300 m) Our trek starts by 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 proceeds 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 valley surrounded by mountains. O/N Jakthang.
Day 04: Jakthang – Yabuk (3850 m) From Jakthang, the path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after three hours of steady walking, we reach the snout of the Zemu Glacier. We reach Yabuk by lunch time. Its an easy day to allow for acclimatization. O/N Yabuk.
Day 05: 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 are often sighted. Walk slowly as the air gets thinner and acclimatization becomes of an essence. O/N Rest Camp.
Day 06: 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, the Siniolchu, Simvo, Twins and 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 a clear morning the reflection of Khangchendzonga is seen in the waters. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 07: Rest day at the Green lakesSpend 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. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 08: Green lakes to YabukThe return journey would be much quicker as it is downhill. O/N Yabuk.
Day 09: Yabuk to JakthangRetrace our steps to Jakthang. O/N Jakthang
Day 10: Jakthang to LachenFollow the route back to Lachen. O/N Lachen
Day 11: Lachen – Gangtok.Return to Gangtok by road and end the tour
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