Darjeeling Sandakphu Trek

( 7 Days / 6 Nights ) - Tour Package

Travel Packages Darjeeling Sandakphu Trek

Destination Covered

Darjeeling - Sandhakphu - Ramman - Rimbick

Day Wise Breakup

Day 1 - Darjeeling - Maneybhanjyang 2134 m

Drive from Darjeeling to Maneybhanjyang is about 26 Kms which takes about 2 - 3 hours.

Day 2 - Maneybhanjyang - Tonglu 3070 m

Follow a steep climb for about 3 hrs to Meghma which is a small hamlet with few houses, a small monastery and an impressive stupa. The climb to Tonglu is another 2 Kms and is one of the peaks of the Singalila range, which falls on the West of Darjeeling town. A great view of the Nepalese valleys and the plains of North Bengal with snow fed Teesta on the east, the Koshi on the West can be view from here.

Day 3 - Tonglu - Sandhakphu 3636 mtrs

The trail from Tonglu to Gairibhas is downhill through bamboo groves and from Ghairibhas to Kalipokhri is a continuous climb through rhododendron forest for about 6 Kms. From Kalipokhri to Bikhaybhanyang or Valley of Poison ( Aconites grow in abundance here) the road descends and then a steep climb for about 4 Kms reaches us at Sandakphu. Sandakphu commands one of the most spectacular views of the Kabru 7338 m, Kumbhkarna 7710 mtrs, Pandim 6691 mtrs and the towering Khangchendzonga 8598 mtrs , which is the most prominent of all. Far off to the west, among a group of other snowy mountain raising from graceful peaks of the Everest group can be seen.

Day 4 - Sandakphu - Phalut - 3606 m

Phalut is one of loftiest peak in the Singalila Range and the trail from Sandakphu is the most spectacular with burned silver - fir forest making the most beautiful sight and the view of Everest group on the left and Khangchendzonga range right ahead. A magnificent view of the snowy range is obtained from the Phalut summit at a much closer range.

Day 5 - Phalut - Ramman - 2560 m

The trail descends the ridge through virgin forest of chestnut, pines till it reaches the meeting of two streams calley Gorkhey Khola , a tributary of Ramman river. After a rest, climb upto Samandin, a lovely plateau. From here, descend to a small stream and then climb for about 2 hours to reach Ramman.

Day 6 - Ramman - Rimbick - 2286 m

From Ramman, the trail is almost a walk for the first 9 Kms till we descend to Srikhola. Rest at the stream and then walk to Rimbick which is a small village.

Day 7 - Rimbick - Darjeeling

Drive from Rimbick to Darjeeling for about 4 hours passing through Maneybhanjyang.

Contact Detail

Darjeeling Mountain Tour and Travel Agency

Contact Person :- Mr Sanjit Subba
Tukvar 4th Division, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India - 734101

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