Hey Mates, we at Trek Mates India invite you all for one of the most famous Himalayan treks in the Sikkim-Darjeeling region - Sandakphu from 11th to 24th October '13.
Sandakphu TrekArea : West Bengal & Nepal
Trek duration : 07 Days
Trek grade : Moderate
Place : Siliguri
Max Altitude : 3636m
Trek duration : 07 Days
Trek grade : Moderate
Place : Siliguri
Max Altitude : 3636m
The name Sandakphu means the 'Height of the Poison Plant', a direct reference to the profusion of the poisonous aconite plants that grow near the peak. It is the loftiest peak of the Singalila range.
Trekking in Sandakphu starts off from an altitude of 1,524 meters (5,000 ft) and Sandakphu epitomizes the wild elemental grandeur of the snows. Nature here is at her pristine best, and the vista at the top is worth all the hardship endured on the way. The view from Sandakphu is unsurpassed by any view anywhere. Where else can we see 180 degrees of snow-capped mountains which includes Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kumbhakarna, Kanchenjunga,Chomolhari in one single stretch of snows-an ethereal beauty.
Trekking in Sandakphu starts off from an altitude of 1,524 meters (5,000 ft) and Sandakphu epitomizes the wild elemental grandeur of the snows. Nature here is at her pristine best, and the vista at the top is worth all the hardship endured on the way. The view from Sandakphu is unsurpassed by any view anywhere. Where else can we see 180 degrees of snow-capped mountains which includes Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kumbhakarna, Kanchenjunga,Chomolhari in one single stretch of snows-an ethereal beauty.
The itinerary for the event will be as follows:Day 1: 16th Oct: Start from Mumbai by Flight.
Day 2: 17th Oct: Bagdogra to Maneybhanjyan:
Reach NJP/IXB or Bagdogra in the morning. Meet our representatives and drive towards Maneybhanjyan. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Evening sightseeing and acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: 18th Oct: Maneybhanjyang - Tumling:Maneybhanjyang the starting point of the trek. The days walk, about 06 hrs, is uphill and the trail passes through small village of Chitre and forests of Rhododendrons and Magnolias. The trekkers hut at Tumling(2790m) is located on a hill top overlooking the Sikkim Himalayas.
Overnight at Tonglu.
Day 04: 19th Oct: Tumling - Kalepokhri:Continues Sandakphu Trek, we undertake a pleasant walk through the forest which is home to the rare Red Panda and the Tragopan. A long trek 14 kms to Kalepokhri(3010m). Reach Kalepokhri (famous for the pond of balck water which never freezes and is revered by the local people) Stay in trekkers hut.
Day 05: 20th Oct: Kalepokhri - Sandakphu:Sandakphu Trek continues. After breakfast, start the trek to Sandakphu(3636m) which takes about 06 hrs. Sandakphu is the place to view the mountains. On a clear day one can see the peaks of Lhotse (8501m), Everest (8848m) and Makalu (8475m) of the Nepal Himalayas and the huge Kanchenjunga massif (8586m) along with other peaks of the Sikkim himalayas.
Overnight at Sandakphu.
Day 06: 21st Oct: Sandakphu - Gurdum:Continues Sandakphu Trek, This day very early morning after a grand sunrise show and the breathtaking view of the greater himalayas,we will come downhill to Gurdum(2800m) through a forest after breakfast.
Overnight at Gurdum.![]()
Day 07: 22nd Oct: Gurdun - Rimbik: Sandakphu Trek continues, After breakfast start trek to Rimbik(2286m) which takes about 05 hrs. The trail passes through the villages of Srikhola and the forest provides ample opportunities for birding.
Overnight at Rimbick.
Day 08: 23rd Oct: Rimbik – DarjeelingAfter breakfast drive to Darjeeling,
Lunch, Freshen up. Evening at leisure for shopping
Day 9: 24th Oct: Darjeeling Siteseeing
Early Morning (3 am) Start to Tiger hill, ghoom Monastry,
Return to Hotel for Breakfast
Visit Himalayan Mountaneering institute, Zoo, Tibetian Refugee Centre, Japanese Temple, Tea gardens, etc
Overnight in Darjeeling
Day 2: 17th Oct: Bagdogra to Maneybhanjyan:
Reach NJP/IXB or Bagdogra in the morning. Meet our representatives and drive towards Maneybhanjyan. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Evening sightseeing and acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: 18th Oct: Maneybhanjyang - Tumling:Maneybhanjyang the starting point of the trek. The days walk, about 06 hrs, is uphill and the trail passes through small village of Chitre and forests of Rhododendrons and Magnolias. The trekkers hut at Tumling(2790m) is located on a hill top overlooking the Sikkim Himalayas.
Overnight at Tonglu.
Day 04: 19th Oct: Tumling - Kalepokhri:Continues Sandakphu Trek, we undertake a pleasant walk through the forest which is home to the rare Red Panda and the Tragopan. A long trek 14 kms to Kalepokhri(3010m). Reach Kalepokhri (famous for the pond of balck water which never freezes and is revered by the local people) Stay in trekkers hut.
Day 05: 20th Oct: Kalepokhri - Sandakphu:Sandakphu Trek continues. After breakfast, start the trek to Sandakphu(3636m) which takes about 06 hrs. Sandakphu is the place to view the mountains. On a clear day one can see the peaks of Lhotse (8501m), Everest (8848m) and Makalu (8475m) of the Nepal Himalayas and the huge Kanchenjunga massif (8586m) along with other peaks of the Sikkim himalayas.
Overnight at Sandakphu.
Day 06: 21st Oct: Sandakphu - Gurdum:Continues Sandakphu Trek, This day very early morning after a grand sunrise show and the breathtaking view of the greater himalayas,we will come downhill to Gurdum(2800m) through a forest after breakfast.
Overnight at Gurdum.
Day 07: 22nd Oct: Gurdun - Rimbik: Sandakphu Trek continues, After breakfast start trek to Rimbik(2286m) which takes about 05 hrs. The trail passes through the villages of Srikhola and the forest provides ample opportunities for birding.
Overnight at Rimbick.
Day 08: 23rd Oct: Rimbik – DarjeelingAfter breakfast drive to Darjeeling,
Lunch, Freshen up. Evening at leisure for shopping
Day 9: 24th Oct: Darjeeling Siteseeing
Early Morning (3 am) Start to Tiger hill, ghoom Monastry,
Return to Hotel for Breakfast
Visit Himalayan Mountaneering institute, Zoo, Tibetian Refugee Centre, Japanese Temple, Tea gardens, etc
Overnight in Darjeeling
Day 10: 25th Oct: Bagdogra to MumbaiHotel to Bagdogra Airport, Fly towards Mumbai
The charges of the trek will be Rs 17000/- per head,
COST INCLUDES:
1. Accommodation in trekker's hut/tents.
2. All trekking arrangements, alpine style tents, horses for luggage, all meals, services of cook/helper.
3. Experienced, qualified Mountain Guide, Sherpa, & Tour Manager.
4. Assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
5. Entry fee including tent pitching/trekkers hut fee.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Air Fare/Train fare.
2. Camera fee.
2. Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor, boating & joy rides.
3. Any other item not specified in "Cost Includes".
4. Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary.
5. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blocks, etc.
COST INCLUDES:
1. Accommodation in trekker's hut/tents.
2. All trekking arrangements, alpine style tents, horses for luggage, all meals, services of cook/helper.
3. Experienced, qualified Mountain Guide, Sherpa, & Tour Manager.
4. Assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
5. Entry fee including tent pitching/trekkers hut fee.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Air Fare/Train fare.
2. Camera fee.
2. Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor, boating & joy rides.
3. Any other item not specified in "Cost Includes".
4. Additional sightseeing or usages of vehicle not mentioned in the itinerary.
5. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blocks, etc.
Payment details:
One needs to pay Rs 10,000 as advance at the time of booking.
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
SBI a/c no: 30665796091 S/A in the name of Mr. Nilesh Patil.
Branch: Panchpakhadi, Thane.
IFS code: sbin0007232.
Last date of registrations will be 1st July. However, it is recommended that you register at the earliest. As the air tickets will increase drastically starting from May.
(Air Travel is the best mode… Cause it takes around 45 hrs for one side journey by Train.)
Last date of registrations will be 1st July. However, it is recommended that you register at the earliest. As the air tickets will increase drastically starting from May.
(Air Travel is the best mode… Cause it takes around 45 hrs for one side journey by Train.)
Train Tickets: approx 1700 – (Single Journey)
Flight tickets: (as of now): 4500 – (Single Journey)
Flight tickets: (as of now): 4500 – (Single Journey)
Things to carry:
Hat / Cap, Woolen cap / Balaclava
Pair of Woolen Gloves
T-shirts, Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair, shorts,
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks, min 03 pairs each
1 or 2 Bed sheets, Etc.
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF, Toiletries
Medicines as specified by doctor
Extra Pair of shoe laces
Hat / Cap, Woolen cap / Balaclava
Pair of Woolen Gloves
T-shirts, Fleece Sweatshirt / Sweater
Windproof Jacket 01 nos.
Leggings from a Track-suit, min 01pair, shorts,
Pair of sturdy sports shoes with rubber sole
Cotton Socks, Woolen Socks, min 03 pairs each
1 or 2 Bed sheets, Etc.
Raincoat / Poncho 01 nos.
Full Body Towel 01 nos.
Torch with spare batteries
Sunscreen lotion, min 30 SPF, Toiletries
Medicines as specified by doctor
Extra Pair of shoe laces
Camera, Cam charger, Mobile Charger.
Please Note:
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance.Only 25 Seats.
It is very important that you line the inside of your bags with a big polythene sheet. Doing so will ensure, that in the event of rain, even though your bag may get wet, your clothes will still remain dry!
Registrations are done only by phone calls and will be confirmed only after the receipt of advance.Only 25 Seats.
Registrations will be on First come First served basis.
For more details and Registration, Please feel free to contact us on:
Nilesh Patil: 086555 88508 / 96199 90866
Vikramsingh: 99877 61562
Thanks & Regards,
Team- Trek Mates India.