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Day |
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01 |
Gangtok –Lachen (2700
m) |
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This journey
from Gangtok to Lachen is covered by jeep along the North Sikkim
highway and takes about 6-7 hours. Tented Camp. |
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02 |
Lachen –
Jakthang (3300 m) |
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Following the main
North Sikkim highway we drive to Thangu , Trek commences ,we reach
the junction of the Lachen Chu and the Zemu Chu at Sema. After
crossing the Zemu Chu, we proceed 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, Tented Camp. |
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03 |
Jakthang – Yabuk (3850
m) |
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Trek to Yabuk the
path gradually 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. Tented Camp. |
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04 |
Yabuk- Rest Camp (4500
m) |
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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 herds of blue sheep is often
sighted. Walk slowly as the air gets thinner and acclimatization
becomes of essence. Tented Camp. |
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05 |
Rest Camp –
Greenlakes (5050 m) |
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The trail from Rest
Camp climbs gently up the valley for about three to four hours..
This is one of the finest walks with the twin Siniolchu & Zemu
Glaciers Simvo, with a magnificent view of the Kanchendzonga .
Rest at the camp, known as the Green Lake Plain, the name being
derived from a small town at the eastern end where on clear
morning the reflection of the Khangchendzonga is seen in the
waters. Tented Camp. |
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06 |
Green Lake
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Rest day at the Green
Lake. Tented Camp
Spend the day lazing in the sunshine watching the peaks. The Zemu
ridge 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 . Tented Camp |
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07 |
Green lakes to
Yabuk |
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The return journey
would be much quicker as it is downhill. Tented Camp |
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08 |
Yabuk to Jakthang |
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Descend to Jakthang.
Tented Camp |
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09 |
Jakthang to Thangu
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Descend to Thangu
drive to Lachen. Overnight in hotel |
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10 |
Lachen – Gangtok |
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Drive to Gangtok.
Overnight in hotel |
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11 |
Gangtok- Bagdogra
Airport |
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Drive to Bagdogra
Airport for onward flight connection |
