The Sandakphu Trek is a very beautiful walk, going through most part of the Singalila National Park. There are paths lined with magnolias and rhododendrons, rare and beautiful orchids and miles after miles of beech and spruce trees. There are over 600 different kinds of orchids in Sandakphu and Singalila alone and are in full bloom in the Spring months. You can also spot red pandas in the park.
IXB/Bhadrapur to Darjeeling, Meet on arrival by our Staff and transfer to Darjeeling after Permit formalities. Halt Overnight.
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4 am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu. Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
The trek starts after an early morning drive of about two hours from Darjeeling to Manebhanjang a small village inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas. From here one can get a view of the trekking route, which is an awesome, near-vertical climb. The first campsite is at Tonglu at 3070 meters, which is 11 kms from Manebhanjang through dense forests, and hillsides covered with wildflowers and a breathtaking mountain view of the incomparable Kanchendzonga and its neighboring peaks.
DAY 4
Tonglu –Gairibas -Kalipokhari
Resume Trekking from Tonglu to Gairibas at 2621 meters, Trek time 3 hrs, Approx.09 kms, Trails leads one through bamboo glades and farmlands with quaint little villages habited by warm and friendly people. Gairibas to Kalipokhari 3170 meters is a continuous climb through the rhododendron forests. Distance is 6 Kms and it takes 3 hrs walks from Gairibas.
Resume trekking from Kalipokhari to Sandakphu, From Kalipokhari the road descends to Bikhebhangang –Valley of Poison. Trek from Bikhebhanjang to Sandakphu is a steep climb of 4 kms and takes more than an hour to cover this trek. Trek time 2-3 hrs. Sandakphu 3636 meter is 58 km from Darjeeling and commands one of the most spectacular views.In the foreground is a great basin set in the midst of the hills, the slopes covered with rhododendrons and silver fir trees.
Resume trekking from Sandakphu to Phalut at 3600 meters, It is one of the loftiest peaks in the Singalila Range and is situated at 80 km. The stretch from Sandakphu to Phalut is the most spectacular of the trek. The burned silver fir forest makes most of the beautiful sight.A walk of 4 hrs from Sandakphu, you will come across a stone house with a blown roof on the top of a small ridge. The place is known as Sabarkum and is 14 km. From Sandakphu. Halt at Phalut. Halt overnight.
Resume trekking Phalut to Ramam, From Phalut the trail descends through the virgin forest of chestnut, pines, hemlock etc. till the trail reaches the meeting of two streams called Gorkhey Khola. It’s a picture-postcard place. One can enjoy the bath and savor midday meal. Resume trekking via Samandin to Ramam Trekkers Hut. Its about 5 hours trek from Phalut or 15-km.in distances from Phalut.
Trek from Ramam to Rimbik, From Ramam the road is almost level walk for the first 9 km and again it descends to Sirikhola. The road rises steep, for about 1 km where it levels out again till it reaches Rimbik. Halt Overnight in a lodge or trekkers hut.
Drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling, approx.4-5 hrs for 54 km. . Trek ends.
DARJEELING - Bagdogra Airport / Bhadrapur Airport/ IXB AIRPORT Transfer to IXB Airport, (100 Km / 3 Hrs) for onwards connection. (Trip ends).
Groups size |
Whole trek / Tour cost |
02pax |
Euro 630/- Per Person |
04pax |
Euro 580/- Per Person |
06-8pax |
Euro 550/- Per Person |
10-14+1pax |
Euro 530/- Per Person |
On Request
Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation, need and clean good category hotels Accommodation in Gangtok & Pamayangtse, Yuksom and Darjeeling with Bed & Breakfast (CP Basis). Trekking support with trekking guide, cook, potters, yaks, trekking accommodation with meals & beverages, services for trekking permit, Khangchendzonga National Park fees & other necessary services. While on trek we will provide you Dome/Alpine trekking tents on twin sharing basis, Camping mattresses, camping stool, table, kitchen tent etc.
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, alcohol and personal insurance however covers immediate medical facilities, extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as landslide/strike/accidents/natural calamities, Ropeway, Airfare Ticket, Himalayan toy train ride in Darjeeling, tips etc.