Sandakphu Trek, 2019

Known as another of the beautiful Himalayan trek Sandakphu Trek is a must do the trek for the adventure seekers and nature lovers. This trek takes after the well known Singalila Ridge, an eye-catching goad of high ground that lies at the southern end of a long peak, which keeps running down from the Kanchendzongha massif and structures the outskirt between Sikkim and Nepal. You will start this fascinating trek from New Jalpaiguri and then reach Manebhanjan from where you will start your trek.

Trip Enquiry
Trip code WT-CODE 1683
Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 5°C Trekking Distance: 47km Maximum Altitude: 11,941ft Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest railway station Airport: Bagdogra Airport ATM: You can withdraw money at New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
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Things To Carry

    • Comfortable and warm clothes
    • Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks
    • Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturisers
    • Water bottles, trendy backpack and energy bars/snacks
    • A pair of sunglasses and camera
    • Caps or hats
    • Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any
    • Flash light (with spare batteries
    • Insect repellent and emergency medical kit

Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival in New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Drive from NJP – Manebhanjan/Chitrey (95km/4 Hours)

Travel to Manebhanjan

Upon arrival in New Jalpaiguri/Siliguri in the morning, you will be taken to Manebhanjan, the origin of this amazing Sandakphu trekking.

Day 2

11km/5 hours trek, Singalila Range, trek from Manebhanjan to Tumling (9,500ft)

After your breakfast, start trekking towards Tumling, one of the spectacular peaks in the Singalila Range.

Upon arrival at a trekker’s hut.

Day 3

9km/5 Hours Trek, Singalila National Park

Get ready to trek to Kalipokhri covering a distance of around 9 km in 5 hours.

While walking past the Singalila National Park, explore and discover the enchanting beauty of the vicinity.

Stay overnight in a trekker's hut in Kalipokhri.

Day 4

8km/4 Hours Trek, Sandakphu Peak, Mt Khanchendzonga, Mt Everest, Sunset Views

Today, you will be trekking in Sandakphu, the highest point in West Bengal.

Enjoy the panoramic views of the Mt Khanchendzonga and Everest, the scenic forests underneath.

Relish the sight of a mesmerising sunset as well.overnight stay will be in a trekker’s hut.

Day 5

17km/7 Hours Trek, Descend to Srikhola

Start the day with a descending trek from Sandakphu to Srikhola.

For the first half of the trek, climb downhill to Gurdum (around 5 hours).

For the next half, a 2 hours’ descend will finally take you to Srikhola.

Day 5

Return journey to New Jalpaiguri (130km/5 Hours)

In the morning, take a drive through the winding roads and get transferred to New Jalpaiguri.

The experience ends here.

 
  • Entry fee at the park
  • Guide
 
  • Tranport cost from NJP to Chitrey and from Srikola to NJP is to be borne by the trekker on actual basis and is not included.
  • The price does not include transfers from NJP to chitrey and return, the same are to be shared between the travelers on actual.
 
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