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Sandakphu Trek Darjeeling Tour
Duration : 10 Days - 09 Nights
Places Covered : Darjeeling - Manebhanjang - Tonglu -
Kalipokhari - Sandakphu
It is said that trekking originated in India in Darjeeling as far as
eighty years ago. Trekking means foot travel on the mountain trails. It is
an experience that can never be paralleled. Darjeeling has one of the most
spectacular treks to offer along with the beauty of the hills. The charms
of the Himalaya along with its mysteries gradually unfold as trekkers
traverse through the dense forests and verdant landscape, through miles of
green-carpeted meadows and sleepy hamlets lost in time. The Sandakphu
-Singalila trek as it is popularly called will enable you to discover the
Sublime Himalayan interiors unmarred by mankind.
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Day 01 : Darjeeling
You arrive in Bagdogra(India)/ Bhadrapur(Nepal) by flight. After a
traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representatives would assist you at the
airport and transfer to Darjeeling after Permit formalities. Stay
overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 02 : Tiger hill Sunrise Tour
Tiger hill Sunrise Tour at 4 am to 7.30 in the morning, Have breakfast
and continue to Darjeeling Sight seeing after 9 to 12 .30 pm, Return for
lunch and Afternoon Free for Stroll in the Mall..
Day 03: Darjeeling -Manebhanjang - Tonglu.
The trek starts after an early morning drive of about two hours from
Darjeeling to Manebhanjang a small village inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas.
From here one can get a view of the trekking route, which is an awesome,
near vertical climb. The first camp - site is at Tonglu at 3070 meters,
which is 11 kms from Manebhanjang through dense forests, and hillsides
covered with wild flowers and a breathtaking mountain view of the
incomparable Kanchendzonga and its neighboring peaks.
Day 04: Tonglu -Gairibas -Kalipokhari
Resume Trekking from Tonglu to Gairibas at 2621 meters, Trek time 3 hrs,
Approx.09 kms, Trails leads one through bamboo glades and farmlands with
quaint little villages habited by warm and friendly people. Gairibas to
Kalipokhari 3170 meters is a continuous climb through the rhododendron
forests. Distance is 6 Kms and it takes 3 hrs walks from Gairibas.
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Drive by jeep will take approx.2 hrs. Halt Overnight at Kalipokhari.
Day 05: Kalipokhari - Sandakphu
Resume trekking from Kalipokhari to Sandakphu, From Kalipokhari the road
descends to Bikhebhangang -Valley of Poison. Trek from Bikhebhanjang to
Sandakphu is a steep climb of 4 kms and takes more then an hour to cover
this trek. Trek time 2-3 hrs.
Sandakphu 3636 meter is 58 kms from Darjeeling and commands one of the
most spectacular views .In the foreground is a great basin set in the
midst of the hills, the slopes covered with rhododendrons and silver fir
trees.
Day 06: Sandakphu - Phalut
Resume trekking from Sandakphu to Phalut at 3600 meters , It is one of
the loftiest peak in the Singalila Range and is situated at 80 kms .The
stretch from Sandakphu to Phalut is the most spectacular of the trek. The
burned silver fir forest makes most of the beautiful sight .A walk of 4
hrs from Sandahphu,you will come across a stone house with blown of roof
on the top of a small ridge. The place is known as Sabarkum and is 14 km
.from Sandakphu. Halt at Phalut. Halt overnight.
Day 07: Phalut - Ramam
Resume trekking Phalut to Ramam, From Phalut the trail descends through
the virgin forest of chestnut, pines, hemlock etc. till the trail reaches
the meeting of two streams called Gorkhey Khola.It's a picture postcard
place. One can enjoy the bath and savor midday meal. Resume trekking via
Samandin to Ramam Trekkers Hut.Its about 5 hours trek from Phalut or
15-km.in distances from Phalut.
Day 08: Ramam - Rimbik
Trek from Ramam to Rimbik, From Ramam the road is almost level walk for
the first 9 km and again it descends to Sirikhola. The road rises steep,
for about 1 km where it levels out again till it reaches Rimbik. Halt
Overnight in a lodge or trekkers hut.
Day 09: Rimbik - Darjeeling
Drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling, approx.4-5 hrs for 54 kms. . Trek ends.
Day 10: Darjeeling to Bhadrapur Airport.
Tour concludes. Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a
punctual transfer to Bhadrapur Airport for your onward travel.
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