Sandakphu Phalut Trek
Sandakphu Phalut Trek
INR 11,980/-
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7 Days and 6 Nights
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Highlights
Day 1: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sepi by Drive
Altitude: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station (374 ft / 114 meters), Sepi (6400 ft / 1951 meters)
Altitude Difference: 6026 ft / 1837 m
Drive Distance: 130 km
Drive Duration: Approx. 7 hrs
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Dinner
The trekkers would begin the journey from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Sepi; on the road, they would pass through the famous tea gardens of Darjeeling and Sikkim. After we had begun the drive, the first place we would reach was Mirik, which is a famous tourist destination. On route, we would pass by some picturesque, charming villages like Rimbik, Sukhipokhri and Dhotrey. The stop point of today’s trek is Sepi, an impressive place surrounded by greenery. There is also a Srikhola spring in Sepi village, which makes the landscape more beautiful. Upon reaching it, we would rest after the tiring, long drive.
Day 2: Sepi to Gorkhey via Raman-Samanden by Trek
Altitude: Sepi (6400 ft / 1951 m), Gorkhey (7874 ft / 2400 m)
Altitude Difference: 1474 ft / 449 m
Trek Distance: 15 km
Trek Duration: Approx. 8 hrs
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Grade: Gradual
It is the second day of your travel and the first day of your trek, so that trekkers will be given a delicious breakfast in the morning on this day. The trekkers would be passing through the famous Darjeeling tea garden. From the beginning of the trek, the trail gradually climbs uphill, followed by some steep sections until we reach Raman. At the beginning of the trail, you would be crossing fields and small huts on the way. But as you proceed, the huts will disappear, and you will start seeing pine and oak forests. The trekker would find dense forest as the region falls under the Singalila Range, which is well known for abundant greenery. The trekker would then cross a bridge, after which lies an area where locals have dedicated stone benches for the people who have passed away. As the trekkers move further, they would again see farmlands and wooden huts, which means they have reached Samanden village. From Samanden village, it is just a few kilometers till you reach Gorkhey, which would be the resting place for the day.
Day 3: Gorkhey to Phalut by Trek
Altitude: Gorkhey (7874 ft / 2400 meters), Phalut (11,800 ft / 3600 meters)
Altitude Difference: 3926 ft / 1200 m
Trek Distance: 15 km
Trek Duration: Approx. 7 hrs
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Grade: Gradual to Moderate
Begin your morning with hot tea and the glorious view of the mountains before you. When the trekker is ready for the day’s trek, they begin walking along the gorgeous Gorkhey Khola, which flows out of Ramam River and passes through Gorkhey village. The trail would then pass through Oaks, Bamboos, and Rhododendron Forest, and at some places, the trail could be steeply uphill. Soon, you will reach Phalut, one of the highest peaks in the Singalila Range and the second-highest point after Sandakphu Ridge. “Sleeping Buddha” is the name of the four tallest mountain peaks in Phalut. Gorkhey is a small village with fields and rivers flowing at the bottom. Here, you could also experience the warmth of the local culture and lifestyle of the quaint little village.
Day 4: Phalut to Thakom by Trek
Altitude: Phalut (11,800 ft / 3600 m), Thakom (11,300 ft / 3444 m)
Altitude Difference: 500 ft / 156 m
Trek Distance: 10 km
Trek Duration: approx. 7 hrs
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Grade: Gradual to Moderate
On this day, you would be trekking where the Sleeping Buddha formation would be in the background. In today’s trek, you will cross the Indo-Nepal border to reach Nepal. Thakom is a beautiful valley between Sabargram and Sandakphu, a beautiful combination of beautiful meadows and a picturesque landscape setting. On this trek, you would see some Yaks grazing in the meadows; the trail is further remote and unknown location. You will see Rhododendron trees as you reach the day’s stopping point. Upon reaching the stopping point, Trekup India’s high-altitude chief will prepare a delicious dinner for you.
Day 5: Thakom to Aal by Trek
Altitude: Thakom (11,300 ft / 3444 meters), Aal (11,500 ft / 3505 meters)
Altitude Difference: 200 ft / 61 m
Trek Distance: 11 km
Trek Duration: Approx. 7 hrs.
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Grade: Gradual to Moderate
The beautiful sunrise awaits you as you wake up in the morning with scenic views of the mountains. All is also the closest campsite to Sandakphu summit; today’s trek will not be as tiring as the previous days. Furthermore, on this trek, you would also catch sight of the Kanchenjunga ranges and other peaks. From here, you would be closely seeing the Sleeping Buddha formation. You would get ample rest at Aal before the next day’s trek.
Day 6: Aal to Timbure via Sandakphu by Trek
Altitude: All (11,500 ft / 3505 meters), Sandakphu (11,930 / 3636 meters), Timbure (6550 ft / 1996 meters)
Altitude Difference: Aal to Sandakphu (430 ft / 131 meters), Sandakphu to Timbure (5380 ft / 1640 meters)
Trek Distance: 14 km
Trek Duration: approx. 6 hrs
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Trek Grade: Gradual
Today marks a long trekking day; begin the morning with a warm breakfast and hot tea. The trekker would reach from Aal to Sandakphu in a few hours, where you could enjoy the sunrise if you wake up early. From Sandakphu, you will see snow-covered peaks such as Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Baruntse, Chamling, Chomo Lonzo, Machapuchare, and others. After spending ample time at the top, you would begin your downhill climb towards Timbure. The first village you would be crossing by is Gurdum, which is a picture-perfect dwelling surrounded by Himalayan mountains. Upon reaching Timbure, you would be either staying at the teahouse.
Day 7: Timbure to Srikhola by Trek, Srikhola to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) by Road
Altitude: Timbure (6550 ft / 1996 meter), Srikhola (6900 ft / 2103 meter), New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station (374 ft / 114 meter),
Altitude Difference: Timbure to Srikhola (440 ft / 107 meters), Srikhola to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway (6526 ft / 1989 meters)
Trek Distance: Timbure to Srikhola by Trek (3 km), Srikhola to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) by road (130 km)
Trek Duration: Timbure to Srikhola by Trek (approx. 1 hr), Srikhola to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) by road (approx. 6 hrs)
Stay: Overnight stay at the teahouse.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerTrek Grade: Gradual
This is the last of your journey and trek; this would be the last when you would be up close to the mountains. You will begin your trek from Timbure to Srikhola, which will take approx. one hour. From Srikhola, you would begin road travel to New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, where a Trekup India Representative would drop you off. As you reach New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, the Trekup India Team will bid you farewell, and you will be on your own to either proceed towards your home or you could explore the nearby places.