TREKS · 8-DAY · HARD · MAX 5100M
Green Lake Trek.
Green Lake Trek
One of India's most exclusive and restricted treks, Green Lake takes you to 5100m at the foot of Kanchenjunga's north face in a zone that requires special permits from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The 8-day expedition passes through rhododendron tunnels, yak pastures, and glacial moraines in an area that sees fewer than 200 trekkers per year. Green Lake itself sits in a glacial bowl with Kanchenjunga towering above.
चेतावनी
⚠Extreme altitude — serious AMS risk above 4000m
⚠Special HMI permit required — apply weeks in advance
⚠Expedition-level fitness required
⚠No rescue infrastructure — self-sufficient expedition
⚠Weather can be extreme and unpredictable
⚠No mobile coverage for entire trek duration
Campsites
Tallem
3,050mJakthang
3,400mYabuk
3,850mGreen Lake
5,100mCost Estimate
Must use registered operator — solo trekking not permitted. Price includes permits, guide, porters, food, camping equipment. HMI permit fee additional.
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