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Sandakphu is a wonderland for the trekkers. It’s located at an altitude of 11,929ft (i.e. 3,636 meters) in Darjeeling district and North West of Darjeeling hill town. The trek route to Sandakphu goes all along with the Singalila range and therefore this is also known as Singalila trek. From Manebhanjan the distance up to Sandakphu is 32kms which is usually covered in two or three days of the trek. If you can trek for 8-9 hours a day, you can complete the one-way trek in 2 days, otherwise in 3 days. Usually, trekkers do it over 3 days. The best time for Sandakphu Trek? Sandakphu is the two best seasons to go for the Sandakphu trek. The first season, with the temperature ranges from 8 to 15 degrees, is from April to May and the second season is after the monsoon starting from October to early December when the temperature ranges from -5 to 5 degrees. Sandakphu is a lovely winter trek in January. There will be snow on Sandakphu and to Phalut. The mountain views are not always visible because of snowfall or mist.
Board an early morning flight to Bagdogra airport at from there you will meet our guide who will help transfer you to Darjeeling and check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Darjeeling hotel.
Rise and shine, early morning you will visit Tiger Hill to chase the dawn. While going back to the hotel from the tiger hill, visit the sacred Ghoom Monastery, which features one of the largest Maitreya Buddha-"the future Buddha" statue. After breakfast, ready for a drive to the starting point of the trek, Tonglu. Your journey till
Tonglu will be picturesque as you will come across the tiny settlements located on the edges of the Indo-Nepal border, chattering waterfall, giant magnolias, spruce and other forests of Maneybhanjang. At Tonglu, you will be rewarded with the picturesque view of the Mt Kanchenjunga and its neighboring peaks. Overnight stay in Tonglu cam/rest house.
Early morning, after watching the sun rays dancing on the Kanchenjunga mountains, trekkers will embark on a downhill expedition towards Gairibas. This trek will be a downward trek and after descending 3 hours from Tonglu, you will arrive in Gairibas. Dinner and overnight stay in Garibas camp.
Today in Singalila Sandakphu Trek, you will trek Kalpokhari. And the trail is a gradual climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu, the final destination of the trek. A remarkable 360° view of the Singalila National Park & nearby landscapes awaits once you reach the Sandakphu. Overnight stay in Sandakphu camp/hotel.
An early morning trek to Phalut will offer you the astounding sunrise views over Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Mt Jannu (7,710 m), Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,481 m) and Cho Oyo (8,201 m). On a journey to Phalut, you will notice a drastic change in its geographical conditions: yak, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background. Sprawling fir and rhododendron forests add radiance to this trekking route. Overnight stay in Phalut camp or hotel.
Post breakfast, a lovely trek through Chestnut, Pine and Hemlock forest, will take you to the confluence point of the Gorkhey and Khola, two of the vicious streams flowing through this region. after walking 8 km, you will land at Rammam, a village enriched with picturesque settings and is known for its agricultural richness.
After a delicious breakfast in the Raman camp, you will start your journey to Sri Khola, after descending downhill, while passing through the dense forest, and exotic orchid plantations. and Don't forget to pick up binoculars, as you might spot colorful, unique bird species. An easy trek from Sri Khola will finally take you Rimbik. With the advent in Rimbik, this incredible Singalila Sandakphu Trek will come to end.
