Sandakh Phu Trek
|
Country: Darjeeling / India |
Description |
Darjeeling
-
Queen
of
the
Hills
This
trek
is
perhaps
one
of
the
best
and
certainly
the
most
popular
of
all
the
treks
in
Darjeeling
for
those
having
a
limited
time
at
their
disposal.
It
offers
the
travelers
an
excellent
view
of
the
Khangchendzonga
and
the
Everest
group
of
mountain
peaks
in
Nepal,
Sikkim
and
Bhutan. |
Itinerary |
Day
01
Darjeeling
to
Maneybhanjyang
-
2134
m
Drive
from
Darjeeling
to
Maneybhanjyang
is
about
26
kms
which
takes
about
2-3
hours.
Day
02
Maneybhanjyang
to
Tonglu
-
3070
m
Follow
a
steep
climb
for
about
3
hrs
to
Meghma
which
is
a
small
hamlet
with
few
houses,
a
small
monastery
and
an
impressive
stupa.
The
climb
to
Tonglu
is
another
2
kms
and
is
one
of
the
peaks
of
the
Singalila
range,
which
falls
on
the
West
of
Darjeeling
town.
A
great
view
of
the
Nepalese
valleys
and
the
plains
of
North
Bengal
with
snow
fed
Teesta
on
the
east,
the
Koshi
on
the
West
can
be
view
from
here.
Day
03
Tonglu
to
Sandhakphu
-
3636
mtrs
The
trail
from
Tonglu
to
Gairibhas
is
downhill
through
bamboo
groves
and
from
Ghairibhas
to
Kalipokhri
is
a
continuous
climb
through
rhododendron
forest
for
about
6
kms.
From
Kalipokhri
to
Bikhaybhanyang
or
Valley
of
Poison
(
Aconites
grow
in
abundance
here)
the
road
descends
and
then
a
steep
climb
for
about
4
kms
reaches
us
at
Sandakphu.
Sandakphu
commands
one
of
the
most
spectacular
views
of
the
Kabru
7338
m,
Kumbhkarna
7710
mtrs,
Pandim
6691
mtrs
and
the
towering
Khangchendzonga
8598
mtrs
,
which
is
the
most
prominent
of
all.
Far
off
to
the
west,
among
a
group
of
other
snowy
mountain
raising
from
graceful
peaks
of
the
Everest
group
can
be
seen.
Day
04
Sandakphu
to
Phalut
-
3606
m
Phalut
is
one
of
loftiest
peak
in
the
Singalila
Range
and
the
trail
from
Sandakphu
is
the
most
spectacular
with
burned
silver-fir
forest
making
the
most
beautiful
sight
and
the
view
of
Everest
group
on
the
left
and
Khangchendzonga
range
right
ahead.
A
magnificent
view
of
the
snowy
range
is
obtained
from
the
Phalut
summit
at
a
much
closer
range.
Day
05
Phalut
to
Ramman
-
2560
m
The
trail
descends
the
ridge
through
virgin
forest
of
chestnut,
pines
till
it
reaches
the
meeting
of
two
streams
calley
Gorkhey
Khola
,
a
tributary
of
Ramman
river.
After
a
rest,
climb
upto
Samandin,
a
lovely
plateau.
From
here,
descend
to
a
small
stream
and
then
climb
for
about
2hours
to
reach
Ramman.
Day
06
Ramman
to
Rimbick
-
2286
m
From
Ramman,
the
trail
is
almost
a
walk
for
the
first
9
kms
till
we
descend
to
Srikhola.
Rest
at
the
stream
and
then
walk
to
Rimbick
which
is
a
small
village.
Day
07
Rimbick
to
Darjeeling
Drive
from
Rimbick
to
Darjeeling
for
about
4
hours
passing
through
Maneybhanjyang.
|
Departure |
| Darjeeling,
India |
|
Kanchenjunga |
|
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Included |
| Transfer
as
per
the
itinerary
in
Tata
Sumo;
Trek
permit,
trek
fees;
Accommodatin
in
trekkers
huts/
tents;
All
meals
during
the
trek;
Trek
guide,
ktichen
staff,
porters;
Trek
equipment. |
Entry Formalities
|
All
foreigners
intending
to
visit
Darjeeling
hava
to
avail
an
Indian
visa
which
can
be
obtained
at
any
Indian
Embassy
or
Mission
abroad.
|
Departure Dates |
| any
day
from
Jan.
-
May;
Sep.
-
Dec.
|
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