Green Lake Trek (5050 M) itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI
Welcome to Delhi - a city where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. Our airport representative will receive you at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 2: DAY 2: DELHI - BAGDOGRA - GANGTOK
Morning after breakfast transfer to domestic airport in time to board flight for Bagdogra. Met upon arrival and transfer Gangtok by covering appox 126 kms in 04 to 05 hrs. Enroute lunch will be provided in the restaurant, Afternoon reach at hotel rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel at Gangtok.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 3: GANGTOK
Morning after breakfast procced for full day city tour covering Rumtek Monastry, Do Drul Chorten, Tebitology, Orchid Sanctury and Enchey monastery. Overnight stay in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 4: GANGTOK - LACHEN
Morning after an early breakfast drive to reach Lachen via Mangan by covering appox 130 kms in 05 - 06 hrs. Lunch at Mangan. Arrive Lachen and overnight stay at PWD Bungalow.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 5: LACHEN - THANGU - JOGTONG
Drive 12 km to Thangu (confluence of Zemu Chu and Lachen Chu). From here start trek to reach Jagthang along Zemu Chu river. The trek is along the Zemu Chu through shrubs and pine forest. Arrive Jogtong and camp along a small stream for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 6: JOGTONG - YABUK
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Yabuk by covering approx 12 kms. The trek is steady for some time and then it starts a gradual and then steep ascent and descent till the Log hut shultering under a huge rock. Arrive Yabuk and overnight stay in tents.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 7: YABUK
Rest day for acclamatisation. Overnight stay in tents.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 8: YABUK - REST CAMP
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Rest Camp by covering approx 10 kms. The path is along the Zumu Chu almost gradual climb in open barren mountain range. The last few kms is a steep climb over the ridge. Arrive Rest Camp is a platform right opposite MT.SINIOLCHU one of the most beautiful snow covered peaks in the Himalayan ranges. Arrive and camp for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 9: REST CAMP - GREEN LAKE
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Green Lake by covering appox 08 kms. Green lake is the Base Camp for many expeditions to peaks like Twins Peak, Tent Peak, Sugar Loaf, Nepal Peak, Tent Peak etc. This is a huge fresh water lake fed by many glaciers. But in summer the lake goes dry. Arrive Green Lake and camp for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 10: GREEN LAKE
Full day free to explore the area. Overnight stay in tents.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 11: GREEN LAKE - YABUK
Morning after breakfast start trekking (18 km) to reach Yabuk via Rest Camp. Arrive Yabuk and overnight stay in tents.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 12: YABUK - ZEME - LACHEN
Morning after breakfast start trekking (17 km) to reach Zeme. Upon arrival get into to waiting jeeps and drive (12 km) to reach Lachen. Arrive Lachen and overnight stay at PWD Bungalow.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 13: LACHEN - GANGTOK
Morning after breakfast drive (130 km) to reach Gangtok. Lunch enroute. Arrive Gangtok and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 14: GANGTOK - BAGDOGRA - DELHI
Morning after Breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in to the hotel, Farewell Dinner for all the group members will be hosted by Shikhar Travels.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 15: DELHI DEPART
Morning after breakfast our cab and airport representative will drop you at Indira Gandhi International Airport.to board flight for onward destination.
Tour Highlight
Gangtok: Rumtek Monastry, Do Drul Chorten, Tebitology, Orchid Sanctury and Enchey monastery
Jogtong: Zemu Chu river
Yabuk: Mount Siniolchu
Green Lake: Twins Peak, Tent Peak, Sugar Loaf, Nepal Peak, Tent Peak
Prices Include:
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Accommodation for 14 nights on Twin/Double share basis in the mentioned hotels & Camp
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Shikhar Tour leader is complimentary with the group.
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Delhi – Bagdogra – Delhi Air ticket
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Services of Mountain Guide.
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All meals as per above mentioned in the itinerary
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All Trekking permit for Green Lake Trek Trek
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All Transportation will be using air-conditioned Tempo Traveler in Delhi and Non-AC vehicles in Sikkim
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Tented accommodation and complete camping and kitchen equipment while on the trek. It is recommended that clients bring their own sleeping bags.
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Services of Portage/ Ponies/Yaks during trekking
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Accommodation in Shikhar Trekking Tent
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Services of experienced English-speaking Tour Escort/ Mountain Guide. Cook, Assistant cook and helpers during the trek
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One-time entrances to the monuments and permit charges for the trek as per the itinerary. Camping fee is charged by respective state/regions.
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Dining and toilet tents during trek
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All currently applicable taxes
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First aid Kit with an Oxygen cylinder
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Shikhar representative during arrivals and departures
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Farewell Dinner at Delhi
Prices Do Not Include:
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Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
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Vehicle at disposal or any sightseeing on leisure days unless specified above
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Any Airfare
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Early check-in or a late checkout room (s) at any hotel (s) unless specified above
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Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule
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Cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc
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Expenses of personal nature like personal gratuities, telephone charges, laundry, spa activities, drinks etc.
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Insurance of person/luggage
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Tips to driver, tour guide, hotel staff & representative.
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Any Porterage at hotel/resort (for baggage on arrival and departure from the hotel).
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Camera/video camera fee at monuments
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Any other item not specifically mentioned above as 'INCLUDED'
Travel Insurance:
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Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to cover you against loss of deposit or final
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Monies paid, because of unavoidable cancellation due to illness or other causes, personal
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Baggage loss, medical expenses etc.
General Conditions:
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All flight timings are based on the current schedule and are strictly subject to Change
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All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure
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Rates valid till Sep 2020.
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The prices are on Per Person basis, Net & Non-Commissionable.
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Upon confirmation of the booking, we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
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The above cost will not apply if there will be a major change in INR to the USD exchange rate.
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Class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
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All flight/train timings are based on the current schedule and are strictly subject to change
