SANDAKPHU : PHALUT TREK

                                                                          ABOUT THE TREK

You can experience the trek of a lifetime along the trails of the Sandakphu peak through the Singalila Range of West Bengal.

If you are looking for a low-risk trek surrounded by the north-eastern Himalayan massifs on all sides, the Sandakphu-Phalut trekking is the one for you. Sandakphu is the highest peak of West Bengal at 3636 meters from where you can see four of the highest peaks of the world- Mt. Everest (8849 meters), Mt. Makalu (8481 meters), Mt. Lhotse (8516 meters), and Mt. Chomo Lonzo (7804 meters). You can also see the famous Sleeping Buddha range of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak of the world at 8586 meters.

Let us take a peek into some of the highlights that the Sandakphu - Phalut trek has to offer.

The ancient and enchanting trail

The Sandakphu trekking route is one of the oldest and most famous "Teahouse treks" in India. At a soaring height of 12000 ft, the Sandakphu peak stands proudly as the highest peak of West Bengal. The trekking trail constantly weaves around the Nepal-Sikkim border and offers a fantastic view of some of the world's highest peaks.

Besides the snow-capped mountains, you can spot several species of rare and enchanting mountainous flora and fauna. The rhododendron and magnolias are the main attractions of spring, painting the region with fantastic hues. At the same time, black bears, red pandas, and monas are often seen. Bird-watching is prevalent among tourists here as well as landscape photography.

The small villages and hamlets located along the trail offer a glimpse into the rustic life of the villagers in the mountains. The Srikhola river passing through the green mountainous vegetation is soothing to the eyes at the end of the trek.