Siliguri Trip Overview
Sandakphu or Sandakpur is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of West Bengal, India. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels.
All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Siliguri, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Sandakphu or Sandakpur is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of West Bengal, India. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels.
All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort & general well being.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Upon our arrival at the nearest airports Bagdogra where our assistant will meet you with transport to Darjeeling – about 3 hours. On arrival, check in to hotel. Overnight at Hotel, Darjeeling.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Standard – 4* Premium Hotels.
Day 2: Explore Darjeeling
Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Early morning (@04:00AM), drive to the Tiger hill. Situated at an altitude of 8442 ft. Tiger hill has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise. The majestic peak Kanchenjunga (8596 mtrs) rears up flanked by Mt.Kabru and Mt Pandim to the far left are Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. Other peaks visible from here are Mt. Jano, Mt. Nar sing, Mt. Frey peak, Mt. Sinolchu etc. After Tiger Hill, visit Yiga Choling Monastery of Ghoom. After breakfast, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, a high altitude wildlife Zoo with the most successful captive breeding center for Snow leopard and Red Panda. After this visit, you may proceed to Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and then Tea Garden. Evening free for market. You may take a joy ride in the famous Darjeeling “Toy Train”, titled World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked hotels.
• Lunch: At local restaurant or respective booked hotels.
• Dinner: At respective booked hotels.
Accommodation included: Hotel Standard – 4* Premium Hotels.
Day 3: Darjeeling to Rimbick to Timburey
Stop At: Rimbick, Rimbick, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Sandakphu Trek begins. Drive to Rimbick. The starting point of the trek. The days walk, about 02 -03 hrs, is uphill towards Timburey. Overnight at Homestay, Timburey.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked hotels.
• Lunch: At local restaurant.
• Dinner: At respective booked lodge/homestay.
Accommodation included: As being Remote village areas, there we can arrange only standard homestay or lodges.
Day 4: Timburey to Sandakphu
Stop At: Sandakphu, Singalila National Park 734101 India
On second day of Sandakphu Trek, we undertake the walk till Sandakphu. Overnight at Lodge, Sandakphu.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Lunch: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Dinner: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
Accommodation included: As being Remote village areas, there we can arrange only standard homestay or lodges.
Day 5: Sandakphu to Phalut/Moley
Stop At: Phalut, Singalila Forest, West Bengal 734201, India
After breakfast, the day of walking for a little while the trekker will be followed by the Everest group on the left and Kanchenjunga range right ahead. A walk of about 4.5 hrs. From Sandakphu, Phalut 8 Km Keeping the ridge on the left follow the trail north ward. After about an hour the trail begins to climb through a series of zigzag till one reaches Trekkers’ Hut. From here Phalut summit is about 20 minutes walk.A magnificient view of snowy range is obtained from the summit which is also trijunction of Sikkim, West Bengal and Nepal. Overnight at Lodge, Phalut / Moley.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Lunch: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Dinner: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
Accommodation included: As being Remote village areas, there we can arrange only standard homestay or lodges.
Day 6: Phalut/Moley to Samanden
Stop At: Gorkhey, West Bengal, India
After breakfast, enjoy the slightly downhill trek to Samanden. Hold for the night there. Overnight at Homestay, Samanden.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Lunch: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Dinner: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
Accommodation included: As being Remote village areas, there we can arrange only standard homestay or lodges.
Day 7: Samanden to Rimbick
Stop At: Rimbick, Rimbick, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
After breakfast, From Samanden walk downhill till Rimbick. . Hold for the night there. Trek concludes. Overnight at Homestay, Rimbick.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Lunch: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
• Dinner: At respective booked lodge or trekker’s hut.
Accommodation included: As being Remote village areas, there we can arrange only standard homestay or lodges.
Day 8: Rimbick to Kalimpong
Stop At: Kalimpong, Kalimpong, Kalimpong District, West Bengal
After breakfast, board the awaiting vehicle and get driven to Kalimpong. On arrival, visit Zang Dhok Palri Monatery, perched at the top of Durpin Hills, this is a beautiful monastery consecrated in its entirety by His Holiness Dalai Lama himself. Renowned as Durpin Monastery, it stands tall as a true specimen of Buddhist architectural style. There’s a row of prayer wheels on the outside of the wall of the monastery. After the monastery visit, check in to hotel. Rest for the day. Overnight at Hotel, Kalimpong.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked homestay or lodge.
• Lunch: At local restaurant.
• Dinner: At respective booked hotels.
Accommodation included: Hotel Standard – 4* Premium Hotels.
Day 9: Departure
Stop At: Bagdogra, Bagdogra, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Drive to the nearest airport of Bagdogra Airport.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At respective booked hotels.
No accommodation included on this day.
