Sandakphu vs Green Lake: the numbers
| Sandakphu | Green Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,636 m | 4,935 m |
| Days on trail | 7 days | 12 days |
| Difficulty | Not graded | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Darjeeling, Sikkim & Darjeeling | Mangan, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Apr–May, Oct–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Mar, Jun, Sep |
| Peaks in view | Kangchenjunga, Everest | Kangchenjunga, Siniolchu |
| 3D route | Fly the Sandakphu trail → | Fly the Green Lake trail → |
Green Lake goes 1,299 m higher (4,935 m against 3,636 m). Green Lake takes 5 more days on the trail. Both are at their best in Apr–May, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 78 km apart in a straight line.
