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This high
altitude trek in close proximity to Tibetan plateau in North Sikkim
is quite demanding. It is perhaps the most interesting and
fascinating in Sikkim, The route from Lachen to Green Lake from
there to Muguthang a small hamlet inhabited by the Dokpas, the semi
nomadic tribes, the route from Muguthang to Yomesamdong is located
in one of the most beautiful region of Sikkim.
This trekking route
is designed to lead you from Zemu glacier towards Tibetan Plateau and
thus encountering with Drukpa tribe, living here since generations,
who have been grazing their domestic animals in the Sikkimese
highland. For the completion of this trek , one has to cross the
passes of Theula – 5,212 m, Lungnakla – 5,035 m, Sebula – 5,352 m. to
Yumthang valley, starting from Sikkimese Bhutia village : Lachen to
Lachung . Daily trekking time varies from 4 hours to 7 hours and night
rest at Jakthang, Yabuk, Rest Camp, Green Lake, Theulacha, Muguthang –
4,520 m, Thangu – 3,920 m, Lashar – 4,425 m, Yumesamdong – 4.624 m,
Yumthang – 3,612 m.
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