Green Lake (Zemu)
A remote, restricted trek to the foot of Kanchenjunga's east face
The Green Lake trek is one of the most remote and coveted high-altitude routes in India, following the Zemu glacier deep into North Sikkim to Green Lake, a legendary base camp beneath the eastern face of Kanchenjunga. This is serious expedition-grade trekking through pristine, rarely-visited wilderness, with the reward of standing almost alone at the foot of the world's third-highest mountain.
Because it lies in a sensitive border region, Green Lake is a restricted trek requiring special permissions and a registered expedition operator, and is open only in narrow seasonal windows. It is for experienced, well-prepared high-altitude trekkers — but for those who qualify, it is among the most rewarding journeys in the Himalaya.
The trek at a glance
Why trek Green Lake
- Green Lake base camp under Kanchenjunga's east face
- The Zemu glacier, one of the largest in the eastern Himalaya
- Pristine, rarely-trekked North Sikkim wilderness
- A true expedition-grade adventure