This
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 colourful flowers, and birds and many waterfalls on
both sides of the trail. Kangchenjunga 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 country
as not many parties have been allowed across to Green Lake
.
Season
:
May
and September – early November
Maximum Altitude
:
4935 m Green Lake
Grade
:
Moderate
Duration
:
12 days
Roadhead for trek
:
Fly
from Delhi to Bagdog ra airport and later drive to Gangtok
(124 kms/ 5hrs).Drive by jeep from Gangtok to Chungthang
(109 kms/4-5 hrs). From Chungthang its another 26 kms
drive to Lachen.
TREK GRADATION & GIO SERVICES
GIO offers a wide variety of treks ranging from low altitude treks in the lower
Himalayas and the Shivaliks for amateurs to high altitude treks into some of the
most remote regions in the area. Learn
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