Sandakphu Trek

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About Sandakphu Trek

Far From City: 27 kms from city center
Cost: About Sandakphu Trek Weather: Time Required:3-5 days Open Time:For Singalila National Park, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cost:6 days

Water Availability Carry your own water as well during the trek. However, you will have the opportunity to refill your water stock from a streams flowing during the trek. Food Availability You will find some places to eat and stock up food during your trek. Several quaint villages on the way have the option to snack and replenish your food stock. Camping/Shelter Since you are on a trekking trip, you will be carrying your own camping tents. However, you will also have options of homestay and guesthouse as well at various campsites. General tips and tricks 1. Make sure you carry warm clothes irrespective of the fact that what season you are travelling in.2. Carry your own trekking gear and equipments and be always prepared.3. Carry a medical aid kit and your usual medicines for the way.4. A good pair of trekking shoes is a must.5. Carry raingear no matter if you are travelling during monsoon season.6. Make sure you obtain all the permits well in advance required for trekking in the region.7. Make sure you carry spare batteries and film roll for camera as there will be no electricity supply.8. A well informed and trained guide is very important and do make sure to sought out all trivial things well in advance to avoid misunderstanding. Weather and Climate The temperature range in Sandakphu goes from about -20 degrees Celcius in the winter months to about 15 degrees Celcius in the summer months. The last bit of December to early February sees snowfall in Sandakphu. The Sandakphu - Singalila Trek The Sandakphu Trek is a very beautiful walk, going through most part of the Singalila National Park. There are paths lined with magnolias and rhododendrons, rare and beautiful orchids and miles after miles of beech and spruce trees. There are over 600 different kinds of orchids in Sandakphu and Singalila alone and are in full bloom in the Spring months. You can also spot red pandas in the park.The trek to Sandakphu from Manebhajan is about 32 kilometers and takes about 3 days to complete. For seasoned trekkers, it may even be two days. One needs a permit to enter the Singalila National Park. The way is well traversed and one will not read directions for the trek.If you plan to go ahead to Phalut after Sandakphu, it comes to about 20 more kilometers. This is reasonably arduous and takes time, especially after a long 3-day trek to Sandakphu.

About Sandakphu Trek Approx trekking distance (Both sides) :77 km Base Camp : Difficulty :Moderate Gradient Highest point of trek :3,636 m Nearest Airport :Bagdogra Aiport, Siliguri, West Bengal Nearest Railhead :NJP Railway Station Snow :As the winter season begins, the snow starts to appear during the month of December. Starting point of trek :Jaubhari

Highest Point 11,941 feet or 3636 metres How to Reach Sandakphu Trek Manebhajan, the starting point of the Sandakphu Trek, can be reached in about 4 hours by driving from the last railway station, New Jalpaiguri and Bagdogra Airport. You can do a break journey from Mirik in case direct cabs are not available.