Tour Plan for Sandakphu Trekking
Duration
6 days
Overview
6 Days / 5 Nights
Trekking to Sandakphu is an incredible adventure that offers stunning views of the Himalayas, including the majestic Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world. Here’s a suggested
day itinerary for the Sandakphu trek:
Note: The Sandakphu trek is a challenging high-altitude trek that requires good physical fitness and proper acclimatization. It’s essential to have a local guide with you, especially if you’re not an experienced trekker. The best time for this trek is usually from October to November and from March to April when the weather is clear and the views are at their best. Make sure to check the weather conditions and make the necessary permits before embarking on the trek.
Included/Exclude
- Pick and Drop Services
- 1 Meal Per Day
- Cruise Dinner & Music Event
- Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
- Additional Services
- Food & Drinks
- Tickets
Tour Plan
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
- Drive to Darjeeling, which serves as the gateway to the Sandakphu trek.
- Check in to your hotel in Darjeeling.
- Spend the evening exploring the charming hill town.
- After breakfast, drive to Manebhanjan, the starting point of the Sandakphu trek (about 2-3 hours).
- Begin your trek from Manebhanjan to Tonglu (also spelled Tumling), which is an approximately 12 km trek.
- The trek offers beautiful forested trails and serene surroundings.
- Stay overnight in a trekker's hut or a guesthouse in Tonglu.
- Start your trek from Tonglu to Kalipokhri, which is around 11 km.
- The trail passes through dense forests and small villages.
- Reach Kalipokhri, a small settlement with a sacred black pond.
- Spend the night in a trekker's hut or guesthouse.
- Continue your trek from Kalipokhri to Sandakphu, covering approximately 6 km.
- The trek offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas as you ascend to Sandakphu.
- Upon reaching Sandakphu, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga and other peaks.
- Spend the night in a trekker's hut or guesthouse.
- Begin your trek from Sandakphu to Phalut, which is approximately 21 km.
- The trail takes you through rhododendron forests and offers stunning vistas.
- Reach Phalut, which is known for its wide-open views of the Himalayan range.
- Spend the night in a trekker's hut or guesthouse.
- Start your descent from Phalut to Sirikhola, which is around 15 km.
- The trail passes through picturesque villages and lush forests.
- Reach Sirikhola, where your trek ends.
- From Sirikhola, you can drive to Darjeeling or continue your journey to other destinations.
