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Sandakpha Trek |
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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 1 :
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 2 :
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. Drive by jeep
will take approx.2 hrs. Halt Overnight at
Kalipokhari. |
Day 3 :
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 4 :
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 overnight at
Phalut. |
Day 5 :
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 6 :
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 7 :
Rimbik - Darjeeling
Drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling , approx.4-5 hrs
for 54 kms. . Trek ends. |
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