The literal meaning of Sandakphu is the ‘height of the poison plant’ which stands true for the poisonous aconite trees growing close to this peak. 58 km from Darjeeling, at a height of 3636 m this captivating mountain trek epitomizes the magnificence of the snows.
The highest peak of the Singalila Range, Sandakphu is the terminating point of several trekking routes in the Darjeeling-Sikkim region. The mysterious trails of Himalaya take the trekkers through the forests coated with green darkness interspersed with red and white rhododendron and silver fir trees.
Nature at Sandakphu is found at her best and the vistas atop the hill are truly awe-inspiring and take away the strains and exhaustion of hardship one experiences on the way. The clear view of the four highest peaks of the world can be witnessed from Sandakphu Peak. En-route get introduced with the surreal beauty of the landscape dotted with 600 varieties of orchids. The trails are believed to be discovered by the 19th century English Lords.
Day 01: Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing and Drive to Manebhanjang (2000 m)
Day 03: Manebhanjang – Tonglu ( 2134 m)
Day 04: Tonglu – Kalpokhari ( 3250 m)
Day 05: Kalpokhari – Sandakphu ( 3636 m)
Day 06: Sandakphu – Phalut (3600 m)
Day 07: Phalut (3600 m) – Gorkhey (2500 m) about 4 hrs walk
Day 08: Gorkhey (2500 m) – Rammam (2560 m) – Rimbick (2130 m) about 4 hrs walk
Day 09: Rimbik – Bagdogra
Day 01: Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Arrive Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling about 4 hrs drive. O/N Hotel Dekeling or similar
Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing and Drive to Manebhanjang (2000 m)
Our guide will take you for a half day sightseeing around Darjeeling and later transfer to Manebhanjaung in private minibus. Drive will be around 3 hours.
Day 03: Manebhanjang – Tonglu ( 2134 m)
And start trekking in the Singalila National Park. Meeting our support team and our carriers. Right up to the village of Chitre and softens the way, and we through the village of Lamaydura before reaching Tonglu, built on a scenic ridge where you can contemplate the sunset on the plains of Bengal and the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga. Walk will be around 5 hours. Overnight in local lodge.
Day 04: Tonglu – Kalpokhari ( 3250 m)
After a hearty breakfast, we follow the trail along the ridge separating India from Nepal. First Nepali hamlet Tumling before reaching Lamburi. The route is marked by mani and flags with prayers, small stupas and Hindu temples. Between ghostly and mysterious lakes small trees, we connect the village Kalpokhari, near where we set up camp. Overnight in lodge. (5- 6 hrs walk). M: 600 m.
Day 05: Kalpokhari – Sandakphu ( 3636 m)
This is primarily a balcony path on the plain of Bengal and the valleys of eastern Nepal, and then we reach the top. Beautiful views of the Bhutanese mountains, Kangchenjunga and Pandim. Short step to a good start acclimatization. Overnight in lodge. (4 hours of walk) M: 500 m.
Day 06: Sandakphu – Phalut (3600 m)
Walking on the crest of the hill border with Nepal is totally exceptional and panoramic, of the Everest sleeping. Ascents and descents alternate on excellent trails. Overnight in lodge. (6 to 7 hours walk), M: 700 m. D: 500 m.
Day 07: Phalut (3600 m) – Gorkhey (2500 m) about 4 hrs walk
Sunrise early morning on Kangchenjunga, the Jannu, Everest, Makalu and Lothse ! The top of the Phal. From Phalut the trail descends downhill and would take you through thick virgin forest of chestnut, pines, hemlock and more. After breakfasts resume your trek, perhaps take some light picnic snacks too and walk till you reach Gorkhey Khola, this fresh water stream is where two small streams meet. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 08: Gorkhey (2500 m) – Rammam (2560 m) – Rimbick (2130 m) about 4 hrs walk
Today would be the last day of your trek; you will walk 19km from Ramman to Rimbik. You could start your trek after breakfast, the road is almost level for 9km and then it descends down to reach Sirikhola (river). From here you shall hike uphill to reach Rimbik. Enroute you shall pass through quaint hamlets and their farmlands. After reaching Rimbik you could check into a hotel and take leisure walks around the town in the evening.
The extraordinary tale of your long journey to the ‘paradise of trekkers’ ends here. It is time to rejoice and celebrate it with friends or locals in Rimbik. Overnight at local lodge.
Day 09: Rimbik – Bagdogra
Early morning transfer to Bagdogra airport (5-6 hrs drive).
Snow Leopard Trek Pvt. Ltd. is a fully established company in operation since 1985 and registered in September 1987 with the Department of Tourism/Dept.
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