Sandakphu Phalut Trek

About the experience

Sandakphu Phalut Trek is one of the most preferred treks India has to offer. It runs along the India and Nepal border so practically you will be moving in and out of Nepal on several occasions. Also called the trekker's wonderland, the night sky here is going to leave you awestruck. You can rejoice yourself with the Darjeeling Sikkim trip as well. Darjeeling railway station lies on UNESCO World Heritage Site which is worth visit. Red Panda, the state animal of found only in Sikkim. Some people keep them aspects anyway - especially in the Nepal side and India. Visiting North Sikkim can give you the view of Mt Everest as well. Tumling day hiking is another additional adventure to experience in a small village of Darjeeling. Most of places and spots will make you feel of the Nepal side while the visit so one can take the joy of Nepal side and India as well. All the way while trekking you will find trekkers hut during Sandakphu Trek. Once you see the mountains and trekkers hut you can assume your trek begins from there. Undoubtedly the highlight of West Bengal and the gem of the country, Darjeeling is a town that resides in the Himalayan foothills in West Bengal. With a backdrop of mt. Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India, towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling is rightly called the queen of hills. Bagdogra Airport is situated within the area in Siliguri in northern West Bengal also. Vast tea estates seem like emerald green ribbons spread across the steep mountain ridges.The Singalila Ridge is a north-south mountain ridge running from northwestern West Bengal through Sikkim situated nearby the Nepal border. Tonglu, a small village is famous for the view of the snow-capped peaks of the Singalila Range. The Singalila National Park encompasses the Singalila ridge & Singalila range. Singalila range, as well as Singalila Ridge, is the main mountain range in West Bengal whose trek route passes by the Indo Nepal border and merges into the southern ridge of Kanchendzonga. The beautiful West Bengal has The Singalila National Park which was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1986. Singalila National Park is well connected by road. But the roads of Singalila National Parkare circular and the journey can feel like wave motion which can also give you the experience of tumling day hiking. When you aren't gazing open-mouthed at Kanchenjunga which is the world's 4th highest peak, you can decide to engage in a trek that will leave such an impact on your life that your perspective will change entirely. Can you imagine a place in India where your eyes can witness a panoramic view of 4 of the highest peaks in the world; Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu? (the whole cluster of all these 4 together makes the sleeping Buddha that this trek so proudly boasts of). Three Sisters peak is between Chomolungma and Kanchenjunga. The name three Sisters peak is put probably due to similarity and clustered proximity. Slightly right from the Sleeping Buddha, other beautiful

7 Days

Hindi, Hindi

Up to 20 people

Itinerary & instructions

Day 1. Drive from New Jalpaiguri to Manebhanjan Note: Pick up can be arranged from NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra aiport to Manebhanjan (basecamp) on day 1 of your trek, the cost of which is approximately Rs 4,000 per vehicle. It will be shared among your co trekkers and paid at the spot at the basecamp. The base camp is at Manebhanjan. Manebhanjan is accessible only via roadways. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri. New Jalpaiguri is well connected to the metro cities via the railway network. A drive of 3-4 hours from New Jalpaiguri will take you to Manebhanjan. The approximate distance between them is 100 kilometres. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from Siliguri. You can reach New Jalpaiguri from Siliguri in 15 minutes and further take a cab or bus to Manebhanjan. The whole journey will take you on boulevards of mountain meandering through estates of tea and villages bordering India and Nepal. Manebhanjan is a small beautiful village in West Bengal. The ambience of this place is so quiet that you will be entitled to absolute peace. This is generally the initial point of the Sandakphu trek.
Day 2. Trek from Manebhanjan to Tumling We will start our trek from Manebhanjan towards Tumling, which will be an 11 km trek and it usually takes 6-7 hours to complete. The next step is the journey from Manebhanjan to Tumling. The trek distance is approximately eleven kilometers and it consumes around five to six hours to reach Tumling. Tumling is at an elevation of 9,700 feet from mean sea level. There is a steep climb lasting for a duration of 1.5 hours. Thereafter, a gradual ascent along with descent for another hour, followed by 3 hours of level walk accompanied with gradual ascents. There are approximately 3 water points namely Chittrey, Lamyadhura and Meghma which are at a duration of 1.5 hours from each other. This area has about 10-12 Nepali families living in the mountains who provide teahouse accommodations for travelers throughout the year. Along with this, there are a few private huts and lodges adding up to the services available for the trekkers and wanderlusts. You will come across a signboard indicating the way to Singalila National Park emanating right ahead. On the other side, you will find an elevated trail towards Tonglu which is another high mountain settlement. The border between Nepal and India becomes a blur at Tumbling and you find yourself in another country after crossing a check post. Hardly any restrictions are imposed for entering the place irrespective of whether you are an Indian or a foreigner. You can witness a magnificent view of the juggernaut Kanchenjunga peak. The sunset at Tumling is so serene, you will want to capture it in your memory and take back home. This will mark the end of day 2. We will have our dinner and have an early sleep.
Day 3. Trek from Tumling to Kalipokhri On this day we will trek from Tumling to Kalipokhri, which will be a 14 km trek and it usually takes 6-7 hours to complete. From Tumling, we need to march towards Kalipokhri. Kalipokhri is at an elevation of 10,400 feet. The trek distance is around 14 kilometers and it takes around six to seven hours to reach Kalipokhri. There is a gradual ascent lasting for a duration of 1.5 hours. Thereafter, a 40-minute descent followed by steep ascent for an hour from Garibas which is again followed by an easy descent. A level walk continues for the remaining 2 hours of trek. There are approximately 2 water points namely Garibas and Kaiyakatta which are at a duration of 2 hours from each other. Here you will come across the elegant Sleeping Buddha drenched in the first ray of the sun. The glimpse is so sublime that it will keep you awestruck for a moment. The complete family of Kanchenjunga unveils itself if the sky is clear. The journey towards Kalipokhri advances through the stunning forests of Singalila National Park. The forests are well known for its diverse flora colors and along with the flowers, your heart also tends to blossom. You will come across a lot of water bodies and vibrant tiny flowers throughout the trail. The lush green patches along with a variety of flora will transmit to you another world. Thereafter you will come across steep ascend. The trail tends to get greener and greener as you ascend. This beautiful scenery and serenity of the place will surely restrict your return back into the chaotic world. After reaching the campsite, we will continue with the dinner and then get back into the world of wonderland.
Day 4. Trek from Kalipokhri to Sandakphu We will be trekking to Sandakphu on this day from Kalipokhri. This trek is a 6.5 Kms stretch and usually takes 3-4 hours to complete. The main ascent of the trek is from Kalipokhri to Sandakhphu. The trek distance is 6.5 kilometers and it demands around three to four hours for the ascent. Sandakhphu is at an elevation of approximately 12,000 feet above mean sea level. This is the highest point of the whole trek. The trail from Kalipokhri to Sandakphu is considered to be an easy one. There is initially a gradual ascent followed by a steeper climb. You can replenish your water needs at Bhagsa and Bikheybhanjang, both of which arrive during the first hour of the trail. With the arrival of the flat land, you will be exposed to the panoramic view of the mighty Sandakhphu summit. Another 4 kilometers of zig-zag ascend will let to the top of the summit. From here, you can catch stunning glimpses of the snow-capped mountain peaks of Makalu, Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and many more. The temperature here surrenders to less than zero after sunset making it very cold for survival. A dizzy mobile network sometimes persists at the highest point in Sandakphu. The overwhelming feeling of being on the top of the world will certainly take you by surprise. It will feel like a dream unless someone pinches you on your body. A feeling of immersing yourself into the magnificence of nature will surely accumulate your body with an immediate adrenaline rush. Life will come to a standstill witnessing the amazing landscapes snow-clad mountains all around you. Every single soul returns back with a happy heart and a self promise to attempt newer and higher treks again and again.
Day 5. Trek from Sandakphu to Sabargram/Mole From Sandakphu we will trek to Sabargram/Mole, this stretch of the trek will be 14 Kms and usually requires about 7-8 hours to complete. The trail is very long and this is why we need to start as early as possible. After the completion of an early breakfast, we will set out on our journey from the Sandakphu campsite to Sabargram/Mole Camp. We need to carry sufficient water from Sabargam/Mole as the water sources are not profound throughout this trail. Sabargram/Mole consists of an open pond near the Forest Post. We need to replenish our water sources at this water point. The trail emanates with a gradual descent accompanied by a combination of steep and gradual ascents along with level walks. You will come across rocky paths lined up with gravel roads along with a few muddy segments. There is a thick covering of forests. The chirping of mountain birds feels wonderful to the ears. The whole trail is aligned with alpine berries and rhododendron. The red blooming rhododendrons will certainly fill your heart with joy. This trail proves to the longest and toughest of all the other trails. Generally, the trail gets tricky when the rain pours. You can witness amazing snow-capped mountains throughout the trail. The beautiful sunrise amidst these awe-striking mountain peaks is quite alluring. Words fall short to describe the exquisite landscapes and scenery of this place.
Day 6. Trek from Sabargram/Mole to Gorkhey via Phalut We will trek to Gorkhey on this day from Sabargram/Mole. This stretch of the trek will be 21 Kms and usually takes 5-6 hours to complete. On route will be Phalut which has a zig-zag trail from Sabargram. You are entitled to grab the best view of Kanchenjunga on this trail from Sabargram/Mole to Phalut. Phalut is a very small grassland with very less or empty vegetation. It is so small that it contains only an SSB Post and a guest house which has the maximum accommodation limit of 8 people. Even though it is a remote location, this place assures the best panoramic view of the entire setting. We need to start early as we have to make a long descend from Sabargram to Gorkhey. The trail is around 17 kilometers and it takes a long walk to get along with the descent. Gorkhey is at an elevation of 7,546 feet from mean sea level. This is one of the longest trails in the whole Sandakphu trek but the descent makes it less exhausting. The difficulty level is moderate with an initial descent accompanied by a combination of gradual ascents till Phalut. Thereafter, leveled walks to Gorkhey precedes except for the last hour of a steep descent. You are advised to carry 2 liters of water from the last campsite. You can refill your bottles from a stream adjacent to Phalut.

1. Accommodations at Trek
2. Mountain Guide
3. Services of a Professional Trekking Team
4. Meals
5. Camping and Safety Equipment
6. Trek Permits and Forest Camping Charges
7. A Life-Changing Experience

1. GST and Other Taxes
2. Flights and Transportation
3. Personal Equipment
4. Portage of Personal Bags(Offloading)
5. Travel Insurance
6. Personal Expenses
7. Emergency Expenses
8. Anything not mentioned in Inclusions of the package.

Eligiblity

Age : 18 years and above

Difficulty Required : Moderate

Skill Required : Intermediate

What to bring

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Trekking Shoes

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Backpack

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Sunglasses

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Xerox Copy of your Aadhar/Voter ID

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Raincoat – if it rains.

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Torch with New Batteries

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Shoes with good traction on it.

From 14940 INR / person

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