2. SANDAKPHU TREK

Region : Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Best season: April to May and October to November
Lowest Altitude: 1,400 meters
Highest Altitude: 3,600 meters

Day 01: Arrive Delhi:
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi/Bagdogra/NJP train station:
After breakfast departure transfer to the domestic airport or train station. Assistance on arrival and drive to Darjeeling. Check in on arrival and relax. Overnight Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling/Manebenjang/Trek to Tonglu :
Drive from Darjeeling to Manebenjang (2hrs, 26kms).Hike about 3hrs (7kms) to Tonglu (3070M).Overnight trekkers hut or tent.
Day 04: Tonglu/Sandakphu :
Trek steadily ascending from Tonglu to Sandakphu (3636m) in about 6 hours. Tents or Trekkers hut.
Day 05:Sandakphu/Phalut :
This morning enjoy sunrise view over the Kanchanjunga and Everest ranges. Afterwards trek from through rhododendron and silver Fir forest with panoramic views of the mountain ranges to Phalut (3600m) in about 6hours. Tents or Trekkers Hut.
Day 06: Phalut /Ramman :
Today descend steeply from Phalut to Ramman through the thick forest of chestnut,pines and hemlock in about 5hrs. Tents or Trekkers hut.
Day 07: Ramman/Rimbik :
Easy trek descending from Ramman to the lush valley and villages of Rimbik (2286M) in about 4hrs.Enjoy beautiful views of the forested hillsides and subtropical valleys dotted with farmlands and villages. Tents or Tourist lodge.
Day 08:  Rimbik/Darjeeling :
This morning drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling in about 4 hours. Arrive Darjeeling. Check-in Hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight Darjeeling.
Day 09: Darjeeling/Kalimpong :
Drive through the Darjeeling hills passing by manicured Tea plantations to the town of Kalimpong in about 3hrs.Afternoon visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and the Kalimpong Farmer’s Bazaar.Overnight Kalimpong.
Day 10:Kalimpong/Bagdogra/Delhi :
After breakfast depart to Bagdogra to catch flight for Delhi
Day 11:Delhi :
Morning sightseeing of Delhi covering Qutab Minar,Lotus temple,Humayun Tomb,India gate,President house and Parliament. Evening depart to airport for onward journey.