Sandakphu–Phalut Trek (7 Days/ 6 Nights)

Sandakphu Phalut Trekking – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – NJP/ Bagdogra to Maneybhanjyang

Your journey begins as you reach Maneybhanjyang, the quaint gateway to the Singalila Ridge. The 3.5- hour drive takes you through tea gardens, pine forests, and charming villages. Upon reaching Maneybhanjyang, check into your cozy homestay or guesthouse. In the evening, join a briefing session to discuss the trek route, gear, and safety tips. Get a good night’s rest before the adventure begins!

Day 2 – Maneybhanjyang to Tumling (10000 ft)

• Trek Distance: ~12 km
• Trek Time: 6-7 hours

Begin your trek along a charming stone-paved trail that winds through rhododendron forests, mossy paths, and small settlements. You’ll pass through Chitre and Meghma, where ancient monasteries stand guard over the landscape, offering a spiritual pause on the journey. Tumling, your destination for the day, sits right on the Indo-Nepal border and offers sweeping views of the entire Singalila Range. On a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of Kanchanjunga and even a glimpse of Everest await you in the distance.

🏠 Overnight stay in a cozy tea house or lodge at Tumling.

🌟 Day 3: Tumling to Kalapokhari (3180m / 10453 ft)

• Trek Distance: ~13 km
• Trek Time: 7-8 hours

Wake up early to catch a magical sunrise over Kanchanjunga. Post-breakfast, begin your trek through the enchanting forests of Singalila National Park. The trail crosses the Indo-Nepal border multiple times, offering fascinating cultural contrasts – Buddhist prayer flags flutter in the wind, and yak herders guide their flocks through misty meadows. Kalapokhari, literally “black pond, ” is a sacred lake surrounded by prayer flags and ancient myths. The village is small and tranquil, and you’llfeel the mystic charm as you settle in for the night.

🏠 Overnight stay at Kalapokhari in a cozy lodge.

🌟 Day 4: Kalapokhari to Sandakphu (3636m / 11930 ft)

• Trek Distance: ~6 km
• Trek Time: 4-5 hours

Today’s trail is short but steep as you ascend to Sandakphu, the highest point in West Bengal. The rhododendron forests gradually give way to alpine meadows, and with every step, the views become more awe-inspiring. Sandakphu is a vantage point like no other – the only place where you can witness four of the world’s five highest peaks: Everest, Kanchanjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. At sunset, the mountains blaze gold and crimson, a sight to cherish forever.

🏠 Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Sandakphu.