Sandakphu Trekking
If you think Darjeeling or Sikkim gives you the grand
experience of living in the mountains, wait till you reach Sandakphu and
realize the ultimate grandeur of life in the high mountains where nature is at
her pristine best. Located at an
altitude of 3,636m, Sandakphu is the highest peak of the Singalila Ridge and
the entire state of West Bengal, no doubt you shall witness the most visually
stimulating view from here. What if I tell you that you would see four of the
five highest mountains in the world? Yes, the peaks of Everest, Kanchenjunga,
Makalu and Lhotse all appear at the horizon and would baffle your eyes.
The grandeur of snow capped mountains, battalions of colorful wild flowers like primulas, rhododendron, magnolias, orchids and many other sub-alpine flowers, the melodic chirp of birds filling the air and the fresh green smell... soaking in all of this would definitely elate all your senses. Of course you will have to make an effort and trek uphill to experience this ‘top of the world’ feeling but we assure you it is definitely worth all the effort. Should you ever plan to undertake this trip on your own, here is our recommended Sandakphu trek map and itinerary that you can finish in 6 days. As you plan your travel to Darjeeling, make sure you don’t miss out on Sandakphu trekking or Singalila trek.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Station or Bhadrapur Airport.
Meet local guide and drive to Darjeeling.
Day 02: Full
day walking and jeep tour around Darjeeling.
Day 03: Drive to
Maneybhanjyang. Trek to Tonglu. Tents or Lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Sandakphu
(3636m). Tents or Trekkers Hut.
Day 05: Morning sunrise views of the
Kanchanjunga and Everest ranges Trek to Phalut (3600m). Tents or Trekkers Hut.
Day 06: Trek to Ramman or Sirikhola. Tents or Trekkers hut.
Day 07: Trek
to Rimbik (2286 m). Drive to Darjeeling. Hotel overnight.
Day 08: Am Free in
Darjeeling. Afternoon drive to Kalimpong. Hotel.
Day 09: Visit Tibetan
Buddhist monastery and Farmers’ Bazaar. Hotel.
Day 10: Drive to Bagdogra
Airport, NJP Railway Station or Bhadrapur Airport for departure. End of tour.
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