Sandakphu Phalut Trek 10N/11D


Sandakphu Phalut Trek | Itinerary cost | 10 nights 11 days
Sandakphu is the highest peak of West Bengal with an elevation of 3636 meter. It is basically a trekking route but. You can always opt for a Jeep Safari to Sandakphu.  Phalut (3600 m) is another important peak. you can have amazing views of Himalayas with clouds. In April & May the region blooms with Rhododendron, Orchid & Magnoolia. From Jannyary to March you can witness a snowfall. From October to December there will be clear sky  and you will have an excellent view of Mt. Kanchendzonga.

Kanchendzonga from Sandakphu

Kanchendzonga from Sandakphu

 

Sandakphu Phalut Trek

Duration : 10 nights – 11 days

Circuit: Siliguri/Bagdogra- Darjeeling- Maneybhanjan- Tounglu/Tumling- Kalpokhri- Sandakphu-  Phalut- Ramam- Rimbik- Darjeeling- Siliguri/Bagdogra.

Price :  on request

Sandakphu Phalut Trek Best time :
Oct to Dec- for clear weather & best view of Kanchandzonga.
Jan to Mar- for snow
Apr to May- for Rhododendron & Orchids.

 

Itinerary

Itinerary – Sandakphu Phalut  Trek

Day 01: Siliguri/Bagdogra to Darjeeling (90 km. / Approx time 3.30 hrs)

Welcome to Sandakphu Phalut Trek . On arrival at Siliguri (NJP) railway station or Bagdogra (IXB) airport meet & greet by Navigator India’s representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Darjeeling through lush green tea gardens & undulating hills. Check into hotel & rest of the day is t leisure.

Day 02: Darjeeling sight seeing.

03.30 hrs: Wake up call
04.00 hrs: Drive to Tiger Hill (sunrise point), Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.
08:00 hrs: Breakfast
09:00 hrs: Half day sight seeing to Himalayan Mountaineering (HMI) & Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed),    Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple, Tea garden (outer view), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Sunday closed) etc.
02:00 hrs: Lunch (own cost). Afternoon free.

Day 03: Darjeeling to Maneybhanjan. Maneybhanjan to Tonglu/Tumling

07.00 hrs: Breakfast.
08.00 hrs: Drive from Darjeeling to Maneybhanjan. (Approx 28 km. / 1 hrs.)
09.00 hrs: Welcome tea at Maneybhanjan. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking. Start trekking for Tumling (Approx 11 km. / 5-6 hrs.)
15.00 hrs: Reach Tumling. Enjoy your lunch. Afternoon free. 17.00 hrs: Evening tea-n- snacks.
19.30 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Tumling/ Tonglu.

Day 04: Trekking Tonglu/ Tumling to Kalpokhri (Approx 14 km. / 5-6 hrs)

05.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea. Enjoy sunrise and spectacular view of Mt. Kunchandzonga.(Subject to clear weather).
07.30 hrs: Breakfast. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking.
08.30 hrs: Start trekking from Tumling to Kalpokhri.
15.00 hrs: Reach Kalpokhri. Enjoy your lunch at Kalpokhri.
17.00 hrs: Evening tea-n- snacks.
19.30 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Kalpokhri.

Day 05: Trekking Kalpokhri to Sandakphu (Approx 7 km. / 4-5 hrs)

06.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea.
07.30 hrs: Breakfast. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking.
09.00 hrs: Start trekking from Kalpokhri to Sandakphu.
14.00 hrs: Reach Sandakphu. Enjoy your lunch at Sandakphu.
17.00 hrs: Evening tea-n- snacks.
19.30 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Sandakphu.

Day 06: Trekking Sandakphu to Phalut (Apporx 21 km. / 8 hrs.)

05.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea. Enjoy sunrise and spectacular view of Mt. Kunchandzonga.(Subject to clear weather)
07.30 hrs: Breakfast. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking.
08.30 hrs: Start trekking from Sandakphu to Phalut.
13.00 hrs: Lunch on the way.
17.00 hrs: Reach Phalut. Enjoy your Evening tea-n- snacks.
20.00 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Phalut.

Day 07: Day free at Phalut

04.30 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea. Enjoy sunrise and spectacular view of Mount Kunchandzonga from Phalut view point. (Subject to clear weather).
07.30 hrs: Breakfast.
09.00 hrs: Short trail and bird watching around Phalut. (Optional)
13.00 hrs: Lunch. Afternoon free.
17.00 hrs: Evening tea-n- snacks.
19.30 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Phalut.

Day 08: Trekking Phalut to Ramam (Approx 14 km. / 5- 6 hrs)

05.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea.
07.30 hrs: Breakfast. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking.
08.30 hrs: Start trekking from Phalut to Ramam.
13.00 hrs: Lunch at Gorkhey.
17.00 hrs: Reach Ramam. Enjoy your evening tea-n- snacks.
19.30 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Ramam.

Day 09: Trekking Ramam to Rimbik (Approx 19 km. / 5-6 hrs)

05.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea. Enjoy sunrise. (Subject to clear weather)
07.30 hrs: Breakfast. Receive your “FOOD PACK” for trekking.
08.30 hrs: Start trekking for Ramam.
14.00 hrs: Reach Rimbik via Srikhola. Enjoy your lunch at Rimbik.
17.00 hrs: Evening tea-n- snacks.
18.00 hrs: Enjoy your camp fire.
20.00 hrs: Dinner. Night stay at Rimbik.

Day 10: Rimbik to Darjeeling (Approx 55 km. / 4.30 hrs)

06.00 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea.
07.30 hrs: Breakfast.
08.30 hrs: Drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling.
14.00 hrs: Reach Darjeeling. Check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 11: Darjeeling to Siliguri/Bagdogra

Today is your farewell day for your Sandakphu Phalut Trek . Drive back to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) through lush green tea gardens & undulating hills for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.

 

Accommodation

Accommodation – Sandakphu Phalut trek

Darjeeling – Krishna Residency/ Retreat  or similar  (Inclusive of Breakfast)

Tumling/ Tonglu – Trekkers’ Hut  (Inclusive of All Meals)

Kalipokhri –  Trekkers’ Hut (Inclusive of All Meals)

Sandakphu-  Trekkers’ Hut (Inclusive of All Meals)

Phalut-  Trekkers’ Hut (Inclusive of All Meals)

Ramam-  Trekkers’ Hut (Inclusive of All Meals)

Rimbik-  Trekkers’ Hut (Inclusive of All Meals)

 

Price

Sandakhu Phalut Trek Price 

On request – Submit query

 

Sandakphu Phalut trek package includes

  • All transfers & sight seeing in N.AC car according to itinerary.
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Darjeeling on CP (Room & Breakfast) basis.
  • All applicable Taxes & Service charges.
  • Assistance on arrival.

Sandakphu Phalut Trekking Includes

  • Accommodation in Trekkers’ Hut during trekking on AP (including all meals) basis.
  • Mattress, Sleeping Bags, Kitchen & Dining Tent, Dining Table & Stools.
  • Dry food, Juice & drinking water during trekking.
  • Yak & Porter: For carrying food items & camping equipments.
  • Guide, Cook & Kitchen Staff.
  • Entry fees for Singalila Natinal Park.

 

Sandakphu Phalut trek Package does not include

  • Personal luggage caring porters.
  • Alcohol, Beverages, ph calls, laundry, tips etc. or any other expenses of personal nature.
  • Travel/ Health insurance.
  • Additional expenses incurred due to any unavoidable circumstances like natural calamity, political disturbance, sudden climatic change, road blocks etc.
  • Any additional service that is not mentioned in the package/trekking include section.

 

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Places

Offering serene views of Kanchenjunga range from a great height, Sandakphu is the highest mountain peak in West Bengal and is surely a paradise for trekkers. It provides great opportunities for trekkers and all attractions here are based on this adventure sport. Along which this adventure, you can also embrace the serenity of its snow-capped mountains.

Sandakphu is surely untouched from the daily hustles and bustles of city life and offers a chance to the tourists to embrace the peaceful, simple and joyful life of the hills. People revel in the seclusion of high peaks which is untouched by robotic life and is definitely undisturbed and unattainable. Experience the serene and peaceful views of Sandakphu with the best of nature, including vivid orchids, hilly ranges, and mystical forests. With that said, here are some of the best tourist attractions in and around.

On  the way to Sandakphu & Phalut

 

Chitrey

Have a serene and tranquil experience when starting your journey at Chitrey. Manebhanjan’s steep slopes are very challenging for first-time visitors. So, you can start trekking at Chitrey. It has been the starting point for many trekkers due to its towering oaks, luscious greens, firs, and pines, which serve as endless companions to this trip. It also has a beautiful monastery that brings spiritual tranquility at the beginning of tranquil journey. You can several find accommodations and homestays here.

 

Manebhanjan

Manebhanjan is truly a starting point for your serene trip and a small town located around Darjeeling. There are several camps and houses established for trekkers apart from large numbers of Land Rovers. You can definitely find a lot of vintage vehicles here. It is definitely a pleasing attraction to start your journey as you can witness the villages of both Nepal and India on both sides of the border.

 

Tumling

Tumling is beautifully categorized for its stunning environs and lush greens in winters. It is another great spot to start trekking to Sandakphu. Here, you can experience how cultural climate changes. The Singalila National Park check post is located only a few kilometers away. The trek here is marked with vivid lights, flora and heavy specks of browns and greens. You can witness the night lights of Darjeeling and Kurseong from the top and even explore the Indo-Nepal border from the heights. You can even take a short trip to Nepal and experience the entirety of this experience.

 

Bikeybhanjan

It is finally the last point after trekking to the serene town of Sandakphu. The rugged terrains and steep slopes here serve as the dark part before the dawn. Bikeybhanjan is another place with lively flora and pristine mountain peaks to keep you ahead and emerge victoriously and end your last stretch.

 

Route Map

MAP – Sandakphu Phalut trek route 

 

Sandakphu Phalut Trek Photo Gallery

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