Sikkim’s iconic Green Lake trek has reopened after a four-year hiatus, with a seven-member Russian team becoming the first group to complete the high-altitude expedition, officials said on Thursday.
Located in North Sikkim near the base of Mount Khangchendzonga, Green Lake is known for its Himalayan landscapes, glaciers and rugged mountain terrain. The trek offers adventure enthusiasts access to some of the region’s remote wilderness areas, they said.
The trekking route was officially reopened on October 31, marking the return of one of the state’s prominent adventure tourism destinations.
Led by Andrei Fedorovich, the Russian team completed the expedition on November 9, accompanied by trek guide Shumiran Rai and support staff Dhurba Rai, Sajan Rai, Nitesh Rai and Tendup Sherpa.
Khangri Tours, Treks and Expedition, the agency that organised the first trek, said the successful expedition was a significant achievement for Sikkim, underscoring the region’s potential for high-altitude trekking and international adventure tourism.
The reopening is expected to boost Sikkim’s adventure tourism sector and create livelihood opportunities for local guides, porters, trekking operators and communities dependent on tourism, officials said.
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Green Lake trek reopens in Sikkim after four-year hiatus
