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Sandakphu Trek

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Sandakphu – The most beautiful and popular trek in not only in West Bengal but also in East India. It is also the highest peak in West Bengal with an altitude of 33636 mts. From Sandakphu you will be able view the four of the world’s tallest peaks.  The Kanchenjunga family along with Lhotse and Makalu ann Mt. Everest stands tall in between. It is only place where you can see 4 out of 5 highest peaks. You will also get a beautiful panoramic view of all the peaks of the Sleeping Buddha along with three other world’s highest peaks.

Trip Details
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Depature Dates

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Tour Duration

Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

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Starting Location

NJP/Siliguri

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Price Per Person

14500

Package Details

Day 1: Siliguri to Manebhanjan (80 Km | 3-4 hrs. | 2542 m)
Arrival in Siliguri, The nearest Airport is Bagdogra and the nearest railway station is NJP  (New Jalpaigiri) and get shuttled to the charming town called Maney Bhanjyang on the Indo-Nepal Border. After reaching there, you will be checked into a home stay / Camps, settle down and relax for the rest of the day. The drive on the mountain roads meandering through tea estates and perfect pine forests, will take you to a viewpoint at a decent height. Also make sure we reach reach Siliguri early morning or a day prior, as Manebhanjan is situated in the periphery of Singlila National Park and the park closes the entries post 2 pm.

Day 2: Manebhanjan to Tonglu/Tumling (9 Km | 5 hrs | 3048 m)
We will start Sandakphu trekking early in the morning after breakfast. Today we will trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Tumling and Tonglu. Climb through forests,  you will reach a viewpoint, from where you will be able to see the beautiful gorge below. At the end of this walk, you will reach a beautiful mountainous meadow, from where the Tonglu peak of the Singalila Range can be seen. On the way, you will cross various Tibetan villages, tea shops, Buddhist monasteries.  Have a halt at Chitray and enjoy the sight of a serene and mystic 70 year old Buddhist monastery. Once reach have rest and some energy for next day.

Day 3: Tonglu/Tumling to Kalapokhri (13 Km | 7 hrs |3169 m)
Wake up early in the morning and watch the beautiful sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga.
Post a breakfast, We will trek from Tonglu towards Kalpokhri, It would take around 7-8 hours. This day, our Sandakphu trekking expedition will enter in Nepal.

Reach the village of Kalapokhari. There is also a small lake in the area, from where the village gets its name and the water color is appears black. Once arrive, head overnight stay in Home stay / Camp.

Day 4: Kalapokhri to Sandakphu (7 Km | 4 hrs | 3635 m)
Post enjoying your meal, start your ascent to Sandakphu, distance is about 6 KM. Today we will climb from 9875 feet to the height of roughly 11929 feet above sea level. The path is little tiring, but once you reach you would get a wonderful feeling with the views from up here and get some clicks from for your memories or insta posts. Overnight stay here with the celebrations of reaching the highest point in the state of West Bengal

Day 5: Sandakphu – Phalut (21 Km | 9 hrs | 3599 m)
Today morning, post breakfast, you will trek to Phalut meandering through sprawling meadows and dense jungle that also holds magnetizing views of the mountains. Also todays trek is lengthy, you will be cover a distance of 21 km in 9 hours. The trek route is not steep, it is a continuous meadow walk. The grueling yet beautiful trek is laden with myriad species of flora and fauna, and boasts of incredible landscape, perfect for your Instagram feed when you will be here. On reaching Phalut, you will stay overnight in government trekker’s hut where you will be served with tasty dinner meal.

Day 6: Phalut to Gorkhey (15 km | 7 hrs | 2133 m)
In the morning, post meal, you will begin today’s hike. You will go downhill hike through forested area of rhododendron shrubs and bamboos. The vivacity in the route will keep you hooked. You will walk for around 7 hours to reach Gorkhey which is a gorgeous Himalayan village located in midst of tall pine trees. You will have an overnight stay in private trekker’s hut, where you will also be served with dinner

Day 7: Gorkhey to Srikhola (16 km | 8 hrs | 1981 m)
Wake up with beautiful sunrise and get ready to continue the further trek. Post breakfast, embark the trek to Srikhola. The trek duration is little long, but it is equally beautiful too. On reaching Srikhola, you can rest in your trekker’s hut. In the evening head-out for some bonfire and gossips to remember the adventure in the Himalayas!

Day 8: Drive to Siliguri (4 – 5 hrs drive)
Today is the last day of the trek, post breakfast, We will gather your belongings and drive back to Siliguri. On reaching, you can spend the rest of the time at your own leisure.

Trip Schedule

Day 1: Siliguri to Manebhanjan

Day 2: Manebhanjan to Tonglu/Tumling

Day 3: Tonglu/Tumling to Kalapokhri

Day 4: Kalapokhri to Sandakphu

Day 5: Sandakphu – Phalut

Day 6: Phalut to Gorkhey

Day 7: Gorkhey to Srikhola

Day 8: Drive to Siliguri

 

1. Accommodation on multi beds / dormitory sharing basis in private lodges and government lodges
2. All meals during trek (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) only vegetarian
3. Expert local trekking guide (communicable English / Hindi)
4. All assistance during trek

1. GST @5%
2. Any Meals during Transit or not mentioned above in inclusion.
3. Any expenses of personal nature.
4. All fees and permit for Non- Indian Residence are excluded.
5. Porter/mule charges to carry your personal bag.
6. Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
7. Transport NJP to Khopidara / Jaubari and Sepi to NJP
8. Unscheduled stay due to landslide.
9. Cost Escalation due to “Force Majeure” and evacuation charges.
10. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and / or any factors beyond control.

Departure :
Minimum 4 persons required to operate this departure. If case the minimum no of group strength is not met , we reserve the right to cancel the departure and offder alternate date and trek option or else full refund is processed.
Grade: Easy
Maximum Altitude: 11,930 ft
Best time to go: March to May and October to December
Note: You can avail transportation by paying Rs.6000/- for NJP to NJP only . The cost does not involve any detour or reroute .

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation charges per person
30 days or more before departure: 25% of total cost
29 – 20 days before departure: 50% of total cost
Less than 20 days before departure: 100% of total cost
IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes due to Force Majeure Events and we reserve the right to do so at any time before or during the trip.
If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date before or during the trip based on the Force Majeure Events.
We also reserve the right under Force Majeure Events to cancel your travel arrangements / offer alternative dates / revise the itinerary before or during the trip. Any additional cost incurred due to the above-mentioned reasons will have to be borne by the traveller himself. There shall be no refund to the traveller under Force Majeure Events.
Force Majeure Event shall mean and include any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Adventure Nation, including without limitation, any act of nature or the public enemy, accident, explosion, fire, storm, earthquake, flood, drought, perils of the sea, casualty, strikes, lock-outs, labour troubles, riots, sabotage, terrorists acts, embargo, war (whether or not declared), governmental actions, delay in issuance or processing of Visa/permit, change of laws and regulations, orders, or decrees, or other causes of like or different character beyond the control of Backpackclan.

IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY PLAN
After you make full or partial payment, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by the traveller himself.

Description

Sandakphu – The most beautiful and popular trek in not only in West Bengal but also in East India. It is also the highest peak in West Bengal with an altitude of 33636 mts. From Sandakphu you will be able view the four of the world’s tallest peaks.  The Kanchenjunga family along with Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu and Mt. Everest stands tall in between. It is only place where you can see 4 out of 5 highest peaks.

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