A breathtaking trek indeed! These would be the first words from your mouth if you plan a Sandakphu tour package through a travel agent or decide to complete this Sandakphu trek on your own. Either way, this trail which is sandwiched between India and Nepal is likely to leave you spellbound.

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Vast expanses of Rhododendron Forest shall take all your tiredness away the moment you connect with nature. Well, this is the beauty of nature that once you are out in the wild, all your worries are left behind. After all, what else is life about if not leaving your worries behind. This is what you will definitely experience once you undertake this Sandakphu tour package or the Sandakphu trek.

Uniqueness of Sandakphu Trek

Sandakphu which stands tall and mighty at an altitude of 3627 meters is among the tallest mountains in West Bengal. Interestingly, it is bound by four of the tallest mountains including Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse. Yet this is a moderate level trek, and any Sandakphu tour package provider will lovingly arrange the same for you.

Whether you undertake this Sandakphu tour package by car or any other public transport option suitable to you, it is likely to amaze you at every level. This Sandakphu tour crisscrosses the length of Singalila National Park. This park is a biodiversity hub in itself and will give you an opportunity to explore and experience this region in its true divinity.

Sandakphu Tour package

This is a 6–7day trek if Sandakphu tour package is taken through a travel agency. Depending upon the services and facilities you demand, the price can range from 12,000/- to 40,000/- per person.

Travel to Jaubhari

The first stop on the way to Sandakphu tour is in the sleepy hamlet of Jaubhari. This is a 110 km travel from Bagdogra airport and can be organized if you are a part of Sandakphu tour package by car. The curvy road goes through forests and tea estates and gives you an overview of what to expect in this enchanting region of West Bengal. The small village has some homestays and that would be a perfect place to rest for the evening before you undertake this amazing and breathtaking trek.

Jaubhari to Tumling

As part of Sandakphu tour package, the real excitement begins on day 2 when you will see that sun is already out by 4:30 am in the morning. Well, this is a sleepy village with little amenities so after having your breakfast it is time to connect with nature and begin this 8-9 hour of trek which shall take you from 2240 meters to 2875 meters at Tumling.

One thing you should remember here before heading on this Sandakphu tour package is that all your gadgets should be charged amply as no amenities are available on the way. Mobile signals of Jio and Airtel are available till this village, so it is the best time to say goodbye to your friends for the next one week!

As the habitable area is left behind on this Sandakphu trek, a thick foliage of forest emerges. In between you shall also criss cross the road which keeps coming once in a while on this Sandakphu tour package trek.

You shall also hear sound of barking deer and might bump in red panda in case it is your lucky day. The terrain criss crosses through ups and downs, forests and road and you might wonder at a point that this is quite a unique trek, which it is!

On the way you will cross villages named Chitrey, Lamaydhura and Meghma. While the first two villages are in India, Meghma lies in Nepal and has a small Dhaba where you can get hot and piping food. It is indeed a unique experience to have lunch in Nepal and dinner at Tumling which lies in India and could be your pitstop for the night. The total distance on day 2 would be 9 Km and it is a good idea to go slow. Remember, you have come to connect and be one with nature so take things in its stride.

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Tumling to Kalapokhri

On the day 3 of the Sandakphu tour package, a total distance of 15 Km is ideally to be covered. The first light of the day gives you an unforgettable view of Kanchenjunga peak which looks like the sleeping Buddha. There is a cluster of peaks evident, and you can ask any local about it to know each of these in detail.

As you are in Nepal region, you shall soon reach the Singalila National Park region. If luck is by your side, you will soon get a clear view of Mount Everest, something which you would like to keep in your memories forever.

This trail goes from Gairibas to Kaiyakatta and further to Kalipokhri and is stone paved in some patches. A wonderful place to click some memories! The trail passes through national park so you will see a lot of flora and fauna and this Sandakphu tour package will definitely be one of your best so far.

By the evening, you shall be at a lake which is covered by large number of prayer flags, something which is quite evident high in the Himalayas. The village of Kalapokhri is just around the corner and you will definitely get a feel of rural Nepal here.

Kalapokhri to Sandakphu

From 2990 meters to 3627 meters the distance is only 5 Km so you should go slow and steady on day 4 of this trek. The trail ascends to Bikheybhanjang which is a small hamlet on the way. The trek on last day is tough indeed as the trail up to Sandakphu is uphill only.

Sandakphu has a homestay, and it would definitely be best day of your life to be at 3627 meters and wake up to clear views of highest mountain in the world Mount Everest which stands clearly and evidently before you, once you are at Sandakphu. In addition, you can have view of Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and other peaks too if you are here on a good day.

This is a level 2 trek which is considered on moderate difficulty. The total distance of 81 Km both ways will take you through lush green meadows, lakes, forests and what not! An excellent opportunity to connect with nature and experience what we all know as life!

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