Dzongri vs Green Lake: the numbers
| Dzongri | Green Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,170 m | 4,935 m |
| Days on trail | 7 days | 12 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate–hard | Moderate–hard |
| Region | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling | Mangan, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Apr–May, Oct–Nov |
| Also possible | Dec–Feb | Mar, Jun, Sep |
| Peaks in view | Kangchenjunga, Pandim, Kabru North, Talung, Rathong, Kokthang, Simvo, Jopuno | Kangchenjunga, Siniolchu |
| 3D route | Fly the Dzongri trail → | Fly the Green Lake trail → |
Green Lake goes 765 m higher (4,935 m against 4,170 m). Green Lake takes 5 more days on the trail. Both are graded Moderate–hard. Both are at their best in Apr–May, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 40 km apart in a straight line.
