Sikkim Green Lake Trek
The Green Lake trek, less famous than the Goecha-la trek, takes you to the base of Kanchendzonga (Kanchenjunga) on its northeastern face. This less-crowded trail crosses some breathtaking, isolated landscapes. We will start in a rhododendron forest and then follow the Zemu Chu valley, eventually reaching the glacier of the same name surrounded by the Himalayan peaks. Like the rest of Sikkim, we will pass through an area rich in plant and animal species, including the blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard, which we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of or find traces of during our journey.
Kanchenjunga was one of the first peaks to be attempted by expeditions before World War II. 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 as not many parties have been allowed across Green Lake. (Harish Kapadia).
