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The Sikkim Himalayas, Sikkim is situated in the lap of the
eastern Himalayas below Mt. Khangchendzonga (8598m.3rd highest
Mountain in the world) to the north of Sikkim lies the vast area
of the great Tibetan plateau, to the west the kingdom of Nepal,
to the east the kingdom of Bhutan and the Chumbi Valley of
Tibet, while the neighboring State of West Bengal stretches
along its southern boundary. Sikkim is the 22nd State of India.
A naturalist's paradise, Sikkim is noted for its flora and fauna
with over 4000 varieties of flowering plants and shrubs.
Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalese who make up the major population
of Sikkim are, by nature, simple, polite and docile, people with
a natural gaiety, their culture and customs are as fascinating
as the surroundings in which they live.
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THE GREEN
LAKE TREK - NORTH SIKKIM |
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THE GREEN LAKE TREK - NORTH
SIKKIM
14 Days 13 Nights |
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Day 01 |
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Bagdogra-Gangtok
Leave for Gangtok about 124 km or approx 4 hrs drive.
This is a scenic and winding drive, takes you along the
River Teesta which leads to “Gangtok” the capital of
Sikkim. While half way you arrive at a place called
Rangpo, this is the entry point to Sikkim. You will have
to fulfill the entry formalities against your special
permit to tour around Sikkim,While we fulfill the
formalities you refresh yourself with Tea and Snacks,
then continue the drive to Gangtok.Arrive Gangtok by
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Day 02 |
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Gangtok Sight Seeing.
(While we process final documentation.)
After breakfast visit to the World famous Rumtek Dharma
Chakra Centers Monastery, situated 24kms from Gangtok.
This is the headquarter of the present seat of His
Holiness, the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kagyud Sect.
This Monastery is said to be replica of the monastery at
Tsurphu, Tibet with its traditional architecture,
exquisite paintings, intricate wood work, housing
treasures of manuscripts and icons. Rumtek is a splendid
example of Tibetan monastic art. ON the way back visit
Do-Drul Chorten Stupa: An awe inspiring stupa, encircled
by prayer wheels which you may spin while walking
around, clockwise only, to offer the prayer “ Om Mane
Padme Hum Re”. Nearby, simple housed are two giant
statues of the Lord Buddha and Guru Padmasambhava.
Tibetology: A unique institution, devoted to Tibet logy
the only of its kind in the world where is displayed
perhaps the largest collection to Tibetan artifacts
outside Tibet.
After lunch visit Govt. Institute of Handicrafts Cottage
Industries: this place you can buy local handicrafts
such as carpets, woodcarvings or nick-knacks. You may
also see the artisans at work.Flower Show at White Hall:
Specimens of Sikkim’s famous Orchids and other
flora.Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03 |
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Gangtok – Lachen (2728m)
123km, 6-7 Hours drive by jeep passing through Tashi
View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery, Mangan &
Chungthang. Overnight at Gurudongmar Lodge at Lachen.
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Day 04 |
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Lachen – Talem (3468m) 5-6
hours walk. After breakfast, drive towards Zema (20
mins). The trek starts from Zema to Tallem along the
Zemu River towards west. The going in this section is
usually slow as the path travels through water logged
Rhododendron thickets and fallen tree trunks. Lunch at
Tallem and in the afternoon free for excursion in the
area. Overnight at Camp. |
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Day 05 |
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Tallem – Jakthang (3176m)
4-5 hours walk.Trek from Tallem to Jakthang This route
is a walk in the paradise passing through at least
twenty different kinds of Rhododendron varying in
colours from white to the deepest red and in height from
trees of 6m to scrubs of not more than a foot. Lunch at
Camp. |
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Day 06 |
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Jakthang – Yabuk (3978m) 4-
5 hours walk.The path to Yabuk climbs through the forest
and after about three hours of steady walking you reach
the snout of the Zemu glacier. Lunch at Camp. In the
afternoon free for excursion in the area. |
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Day 07 |
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Yabuk – Marco polo Rest
Camp (4570m) 5 Hours Walk.The path from Yabuk to Rest
Camp follows the Zemu Glacier; the path is mainly over
boulders. As the trail opens into the valley the great
peaks come into view. The Rest Camp is situated just
opposite Mt Siniolchu which is one of the most beautiful
peak in Sikkim. |
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Day 08 |
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Rest Camp – Green Lake
(5050m) 4-5 Hours walk.The trail from Rest Camp gently
climbs up the valley. On a clear day this is one of the
most beautiful walks in the Himalaya. Mt Siniolchu,
Simvo, Twin Peaks, Nepal Peak and The Khangchendzonga
are some of the giants that dominate the horizon. The
Camp at Green Lake Plain. |
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Day 09 |
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Rest Day for sight seeing
at Green Lake.Spend the day lazing in the sun watching
the panoramic view of the Great mountains of Sikkim.
Climb for about an hour or so to the hill behind the
Green Lake one will come to a high point where you will
get the grandest view of the Mt Khangchendzonga divide
and the distant Mt Chomolhari in Bhutan. |
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Day 10 |
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Green Lake (5050m) to Yabuk
(3978m) It is possible to make the trek from Green Lake
to Yabuk in one day as the trail is mostly down hill.
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Day 11 |
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Yabuk (3978m) to Tallem
(3468m) 4-5 Hours walk |
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Day 12 |
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Tallem (3468m) to Lachen
(2728m) 3-4 hours walk |
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Day 13 |
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Lachen to Gangtok. |
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Day 14 |
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After breakfast leave for
Gangtok, lunch enroute. Visit Phodong Monastery if not
visited earlier. Check in Hotel at Gangtok. |
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