Sandakphu & Beyond

At a height of 11,950 ft above sea level, Sandakphu stands on the Indo-Nepal border as the highest peak in the state of West Bengal.

Untouched by pollution and sitting above cloud cover, Sandakphu boasts clear views of four of the highest peaks in the world. Combine that with the ease of access, and Sandakphu is one of few places where even the average traveller can experience the Himalayas up close.

Only 6 hours away from Siliguri, Siliguri, getting to Sandakphu is a journey across winding roads, roaring rivers and lush forests. Visit Mirik’s famous hilltop lake and shop duty free fashion in Pashupati. Each hamlet between Maneybhanjang and Sandakphu will have you fantasising of a quiet life in the mountains, surrounded by green hills and snow capped peaks.

Immerse in the local culture, biting a Churpee as you trek. Live with locals, in wooden homes, eating traditional cuisine like Gundruk. Sandakphu’s isolation is its strength, with relatively untouched trails and villages trapped in time. Visit century-old monasteries and religious sites and meditate in the cool mountain air – there’s always a hot cup of Darjeeling tea to sip if it gets too chilly.

There’s several ways to explore Sandakphu.

• A moderate trek will give you ample time to absorb every moment.
• Alternatively, a ride on a Colonial era Land Rover will take you right to the peak.
• Combine the two to make the trek even easier.

Want more? Extend your trip to Phalut and Gorkhey, entering Nepal and exiting through Sikkim.

Sandakphu has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to see the mountains up close, engage in local culture, capture wildlife photographs, or stargaze cloudless skies, this is the place to be.

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