3 days Sandakphu trek (DSI-121)

After Breakfast drive to Maneybhanjang.

MANEYBHANJANG(2134m)

The starting point of the trek, Maneybhanjang is 26 kms from Darjeeling and situated on the border between India and Nepal. Maneybhanjang has a local market so in case you have forgotten something, this is the last chance of getting it. From grocery to medicines to camera rolls, everything is available here.

Begin trek to Tumling which is steep and on a zigzag trail. Lunch at Lameydhura

Tumling(3000m):

The trek from Manebhanjang to Tumling covering 11 kms(5 hrs) is steep up.   A peak on Singalila Range, at an altitude of 10,000 approx. feet high.

Dinner &Overnight at Basic Lodge

If Clients wants Camping instead of staying at the lodges in that case camping is possible at Tonglu not at Tumling so the itinerary is as follows.

Maneybhanjang Altitude 2134 m, Tonglu Altitude 3078 m. Early morning enjoy the unforgettable sunrise on the Majestic Kanchenjungha Range from the nearest view point.   After Breakfast your trek will start from here through a deep forest and beautiful rhododendron trees welcome you to enter into next place called Tonglu. The Distance from Dhotrey to Tonglu is 6 kms& takes 2.5 hour. Tonglu is located at an altitude of 3078 m. On a clear day, you get magnificent views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks from Tonglu. And if the sky is clear blue, you can even see Mt. Everest.Lunch at Lameydhura. Dinner & Camping at Tonglu

Tumling 3000 m

Sandakphu 3636 m

Tonglu3078 m

Sandakphu 3636 m

After breakfast begin trek to Sandakphu via Gairibas/Kalpokhri 22 Kms/8-9 hour

From Tumling/Tonglu, the trail descends to Giribas before steep climb to Kalpokhari and to Sandakphu. The trail passes through bamboo groves and rhododendron forest which is home to the rare Red Panda and the Tragopan. Lunch at Kaiyakatta

SANDAKPHU

Situated to the north west of Darjeeling on the Singalila range at an altitude of 3636 mts(1200ft.) above sea level, Sandakphu is the highest spot in Darjeeling district and is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayan area. One has to pass the temperate forest of rhododendron and magnolias to reach the top of Singalila range .In terms of scenic beauty, it offers you most fantastic views of snowy range from Mt. Everest in Nepal, to the Kanchandzonga in Sikkim and chomolari in Bhutan.  Apart from Rhododrendron and magnolias, numerous varieties of magnolias, primulas, orchids and ferns  are found  in bloom during the month of march and April. Mount Everest is 144 Kames from here as crow flies and Kanchendzonga is only 44 Kms. the view of Sun Rise and Sun set over the mountains is just magnificient    that one can not afford to miss it.  The name of Sandakphu means the hill of the poison plant, and has been given to this peak, because the poison plant “Acconite” grows thickly for some distance below the pick known by this name. Dinner & Overnight in Lodge

After breakfast begin last day of trek to Sepi (18kms / 7-8 hrs)  andpassing throughFarmland. Lunch at Gurdum.  Arrive Sepi & drive to Darjeeling 76 Kms/4.5 hrs

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