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Itinerary:
Day 1
Gangtok
109 km drive from Gangtok to Chungthang.
Gangtok - A small town in hills with rich flora and serene Buddhist monasteries,
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim between the borders of Nepal and Bhutan. It
offers excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga range, worshipped as a local
deity here. The highlights of the town are the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,
a Museum of traditional and old artifacts, a Gompa for young lamas, the
Tsuk-La-Khang or Royal Chapel, the main place of worship and assembly for
Buddhists, Losar festival, Enchey Gompa, Orchid Sanctuary with 500 varieties of
orchids, another orchid sanctuary called Orchidarium and Flower Exhibition
Center where one can see seasonal flowers, bonsai and orchids. Overnight stay in
camp.
Day 2 Lachen
26 km jeep safari from Chungthang to Lachen. Overnight stay at Lachen in Camp I.
Day 3 Zema
Transfer from Lachen to Zema.
Overnight stay in camp.
Day 4 Zema
Trek to Camp II.
Overnight stay in Camp II.
Day 5 Zema
Trek to Camp III.
Overnight stay in Camp III.
Day 6 Pokechhu
Trek to Pokechhu Camp IV via Jakthang.
Overnight stay in Camp IV.
Day 7 Green Lake
Trek to Green Lake.
Overnight in camp at Green Lake.
Day 8 Zema
Day free to explore the Green Lake and Zema glacier region.
Day 9 Zema
Return to Camp IV.
Day 10 Zema
Return to Camp III.
Day 11 Zema
Return to Camp II.
Day 12 Zema
Return to camp I.
Day 13 Drive to Chungthang Chungthang - Situated in Sikkim at the confluence of
Lachen and Lachung Chu passes, Chungthang is the starting point of River Teesta.
Besides the awesome views of the natural mountain scenery and pleasant cool
climate, it also offers visit to the Holy Guru Lhedo, where one can see the foot
and palm prints left behind by the Patron Saint.
Day 14 Gangtok: Drive to Gangtok for departure to onward destination.
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