• Drive: 120 km / 4 hours
• Altitude: 1,650 m

Begin your journey in Sikkim with a scenic drive from Bagdogra or NJP to the capital city, Gangtok. Check into your hotel and relax. The evening is free to explore or unwind.

Overnight: Hotel in Gangtok

• Drive: 135 km / 6-7 hours
• Altitude: 2,500 m

Post breakfast, head northward through lush valleys, waterfalls, and Himalayan landscapes to reach Lachen—a peaceful village nestled in the mountains. Stroll around to acclimatize.

Overnight: Hotel in Lachen

• Drive: 20 minutes to Zema
• Trek: 12 km / 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 3,250 m

From Zema, the real adventure begins. Cross the Zemu Chu (river) and enter dense forests filled with rhododendrons, fallen logs, and boulders. A gradual uphill trek takes you to Tallem.

Overnight: Tent stay at Tallem

• Trek: 12 km / 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 3,430 m

Today’s trail is relatively easier, winding through serene meadows and crossing the Lhonak Chu river. Colorful rhododendrons dominate the trail. Arrive at Jakthang, a picturesque meadow campsite.

Overnight: Tent stay at Jakthang

• Trek: 8 km / 4-5 hours
• Altitude: 4,040 m

Continue along forested trails and bubbling streams until you reach the mouth of the Zemu Glacier. Push through rocky terrains to reach Yabuk, where acclimatization becomes crucial.

Overnight: Tent stay at Yabuk

• Trek: 8 km / 3-4 hours
• Altitude: 4,725 m

Follow the glacier’s edge westward on a rugged trail of rocks and scree. As you gain height, the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Siniolchu and Mt. Simvo dominate the landscape. Camp opposite the awe-inspiring Mt. Siniolchu.

Overnight: Tent stay at Rest Camp

• Trek: 6 km / 3-4 hours
• Altitude: 5,050 m

This stretch is the most spectacular yet challenging. Traverse moraine-filled terrain to reach Green Lake, a serene meadow surrounded by majestic Himalayan giants like Kangchenjunga, Simvo, and Twin Peaks.

Overnight: Tent stay at Green Lake

Spend the day soaking in the views, clicking photographs, or hiking up nearby ridges for a panoramic view of Zemu Valley and Talung Pass. A perfect day to relax and adjust to the altitude.

Overnight: Tent stay at Green Lake

• Trek: 14 km / 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 4,040 m

Retrace your steps back to Yabuk through Rest Camp. The descent, though easier, still requires caution on rocky sections.

Overnight: Tent stay at Yabuk

• Trek: 20 km / 5-6 hours
• Altitude: 3,250 m

Continue your descent through familiar forests and river crossings to reach Tallem by evening.

Overnight: Tent stay at Tallem

• Trek: 12 km / 5-6 hours
• Drive: 20 minutes
• Altitude: 2,500 m

Complete the final leg of your trek and drive back to Lachen for a well-deserved rest.

Overnight: Hotel in Lachen

Drive: 135 km / 6-7 hours

Drive back through the scenic North Sikkim highway to Gangtok. Enjoy your evening at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel in Gangtok

Drive: 120 km / 4 hours

Post breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for your onward journey.

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