HIMANI HIMALAYA TREKS AND TOURS
Sandakphu Trek - 10 Days
01: Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP. Drive to Darjeeling (2150 m). O/N Hotel
02: Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Mt.Khangchendzonga, the third highest mountains in the world. En route visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Railway loop. After breakfast full day guided tour of Darjeeling on foot for acclimatization before trekking at an apprx. altitude of 2,150 m. O/N Hotel.
03: After breakfast drive to Rimbick (alt. 2286 m) - the starting point of your Singalila ridge/Sandakphu trek. The drive takes about 5 hrs. Rimbick is a small trading village near the Indo-Nepal border. Meals and overnight at Trekkers' hut.
04: Trek to Ramam (alt. 2560 m). Walking time apprx. 6 hrs. To-day from the very beginning of trek you will be walking through the rich emerald green forests inhabited by hundreds of bird’s species and alpine vegetations. All along the trek route, one can experience total peace and tranquility and being close to the nature too. O/N Trekker's hut.
05: Trek to Molley (3535 m). Walking time appx. 5 hrs. The day starts with three hour climb to the highest point - the Singalila ridge. One can see the gradual change in vegetation and altitude is to be noted. The first glimpse of Mt.Everest and Mt.Kanchendzonga ranges can be viewed from Molley to their most pristine state. O/N Trekker's hut.
06: The walk of 3 hrs to the northwest point of the trek, not losing sight of the magnificent peaks and the rich abundant vegetation trail leads you to Phalut, the point of the trek, which forms the tri-junction of Indian States of West Bengal, Sikkim and neighboring country Nepal. O/N at Trekker's hut.
07: Trek to Sandakphu (alt. 3636 m). The name Sandakphu implies the height of the poisonous plant i.e. aconite plants which grow in abundance. The place commands a magnificient view of the Himalayas with panorama of the Singalila Range, Khangchendzonga, Annapurna Range and Everest. O/N trekker's hut.
08: Trek to Tonglu (3000 m) about 5 hrs down hill walking through evergreen forests with abundant wild flowers. O/N Trekker's hut.
09: Trek to Maneybhanjyang. You will be walking for 3 hrs through dense evergreen forests and hillsides covered with wild flowers. En route you can have spectacular views of Darjeeling hills and Mt.Kanchendzonga. On arrival, you will be transferred to Darjeeling or Siliguri. O/N Hotel.
10: Drive to Bagdogra/NJP for departure.