This is the only trek route where you will find the old Great Britain land Rovers which are totally antique hence its called Land of Land Rover.
The trek which will give you the opportunity to spot more than 100 peaks including the highest mountain of the world, Everest.
Isn't it cool when you will trek through the International border? In this trek you will walk through the Border of Nepal and India in fact you will hop inside Nepal multiple times.
Option A : Sandakphu Trek's 5N-6D Package (Ex Jaubari / Srikhola). Click Here
Option B : Sandakphu Trek with Phalut's 6N-7D Package (Ex Jaubari / Srikhola). To know more view following Itinerary.
Pick up from NJP railway station in the morning by 10 am and drive to Jaubari.
The road goes through the foothills of Eastern Himalaya (also called Dooars) and gradually gains height.
This 110 kms drive will take 5 hours. Reach Jaubari by evening arrival assistance followed by the introduction of our Trek leader and Support staff.
After the briefing, we will camp overnight at Jaubari village.
The day ends with dinner, Relax & Charged up for the next Day.
After your breakfast, start trekking towards Tumling.
Near Chitrey you will get mesmerized by the first glimpse of kanchendzonga.
Get mesmerized by the fascinating views that come your way and behold the scenic views in your camera and astound by the beautiful landscapes.
The trail ahead is clearly visible till Meghma while we slowly gain height.
At Meghma we will have our hot lunch. Sandakphu Trek route often defines the border between India and Nepal so the posting of Paramilitary camps of SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) at all the major points is common.
It will take around 8-9 hours to reach Tumling.
After reaching Tumling we will have Snacks along with the spectacular sunset.
Overnight stay at tumling homestay after having Dinner.
After breakfast get ready to trek to Kalapokhri covering a distance of around 14 km in 8 hours.
While walking past the Singalila National Park, explore and discover the enchanting beauty of the vicinity.
The road enters into the dense forest and we take shortcuts often which meet the jeep road while gaining altitude in a short distance.In spring this stretch is particularly vibrant with blooming Rhododendrons.
In between you will have Momo at Gairibas and lunch at kayakatta.
After Kayakatta if you are lucky enough you might spot Red Panda.
During the last part of the trek, a small pond is seen on our left. This is called Kalapokhri (Kala is Black and Pokhri is a Pond in Nepali),it is significant for mythology.
In kalipokhri clouds will always be under you.
Enjoy staying overnight in a trekker's hut in Kalapokhri after having a delicious dinner.
On this day you will be trekking in Sandakphu, the highest point in West Bengal.
This portion of the trail is inside Nepal and the Indian road joins here from the other side of the mountain.
There is a tea stall in Bikeybhanjang on our left and a forest check post on the right.
The road splits and the newly built road inside Nepal takes a longer path on our left to reach Sandakphu. We take the straight road ahead and start climbing.
Enjoy the panoramic views of Mt. Kanchendzonga and Everest along with 142 other mountains and the scenic forests underneath.
After having tea and snacks at Sandakphu we will move towards Aahl Sandakphu and will have lunch there.
Relish the sight of a mesmerizing sunset from Aahl while having Snacks.
Your overnight stay will be in a trekker’s hut at Aahl sandakphu.
In the morning we will witness the Sunrise falling on gigantic Kanchendzonga massif & Sleeping Buddha.
The trail is very long and this is why we need to start as early as possible after breakfast.
We need to carry sufficient water from Sabargam/Mole as the water sources are not profound throughout this trail.
The trail emanates with a gradual descent accompanied by a combination of steep and gradual ascents along with level walks..
There is a thick covering of forests,The chirping of mountain birds feels wonderful to the ears. The whole trail is aligned with alpine berries and rhododendron. The red blooming rhododendrons will certainly fill your heart with joy.
You can witness amazing snow-capped mountains throughout the trail. The beautiful sun rays amidst these awe-striking mountain peaks is quite alluring. Words fall short to describe the exquisite landscapes and scenery of this place.
We will be having a packed lunch on the way.
This stretch of the trek will be 14 Kms and usually requires about 7-8 hours to complete.
After reaching we will enjoy the sunset while having snacks.
After Dinner enjoy the silence of the jungle.
We will trek to samanden on this day from Sabargam/Molley via Phalut.
We will start at midnight to witness the sunrise from Phalut.
You are entitled to grab the best view of Kanchenjunga on this trail from Sabargram/Molley to Phalut.
Phalut is a very small grassland with very little or empty vegetation.
Even though it is a remote location, this place assures the best panoramic view of the entire setting.
After witnessing the Sunrise we will trek towards samanden which is a deep descend.
This route will go through the thick jungle dominated by Bamboos and Rhododendrons.
After covering total 24 kms of trek from Molley will reach the most picturesque village samanden. You will certainly be amazed at the astounding beauty of this place.
Being a long day it will take 10 hours to reach.
After reaching there, enjoy the village culture and have your snack and dinner.
On this day we will trek to Sepi, this stretch of the trek is about 15 km and takes 5-6 hours to complete.
The trail is basically easy, consisting of level walks with patches of ascents and descents.
An hour into the trek, you will reach Ramam where you can refill your water demand.
Afterwards you will come across bamboo forests where Red Pandas and Bears are found.
After crossing the serene Sri river, we will finally reach Sepi.
Once reaching Sepi, we will either depart to NJP(6 Hours) or Darjeeling(3 hours) after having lunch.
From anywhere in India you can reach Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri by Flight or Train. To avoid expensive flights you can take a flight to Kolkata and then train to NJP from Kolkata.
From Bagdogra International Airport take a shared auto to Bihar More which will cost you Rs 100. From Bihar More take a shared cab(Tata Sumo/Bolero, last cab at 7 pm) to Sukhia Pokhri, it will cost you around Rs. 350-400 and will take 5-6 hours. Take a shared cab (Omni) from Sukhia Pokhri to Manebhanjan which will cost you 30 bucks and will take 45 minutes to 1 hour because the road is really bad. From Manebhanjan take another cab to Jaubari, it will cost 100 bucks, however you can come by walk as it is only 2 kms from Manebhanjan to Jaubari.
Minimum 50-55 litres Rucksack with cover.
1 small Day pack.
Good trekking shoes that are oaky, so that you can have a comfortable grip ( strongly recommended).
Layered clothes, as when the weather changes in the mountain you can put on layers or take it off as per your comfortability.
1 Trekking Pole, to maintain stability and balance.
1 stainless steel lunch box with Airtight Lid, a stainless steel mug & a stainless steel spoon.
At Least 2 full sleeve t-shirts must be dry fit (Big No for cotton t-shirt)
2 trek pants must be dry fit with zippered pockets, so you can put your mobile, hanky or snacks (Big No for Jeans)
1 pair of Thermal wear.
1 Padded jacket or down jacket.
2 sweaters or fleece jackets.
1 rain jacket and 1 rain pant. (If you don’t have a rucksack cover then you can carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. )
4 pairs of sport socks must be dry fit.
1 pair of woolen socks to keep your feet warm.
1 pair of synthetic hand gloves (For easy grip over anything or to keep yourself warm).
1 sun cap or hat, so it can provide you protection from sunstroke, headache, and dehydration.
1 woolen head cap/ balaclava, so that it can protect your ears from cold sensitivity.
1 woolen neck warmer or scarf to keep your neck warm.
Under garments according to your comfort but shouldn't be too many.
Sunscreen.
Toiletries like small size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, moisturizer along with Toilet roll (As you’ll not be able to have a bath on trek so don't need to overload it with shampoos & other stuff.
2 water bottle (1 litre each)
Personal medical kit including Paracetamol 500, Avomine, Combiflam, Omez, ORS (6 packets), Knee Brace, Diamox or Acetazolamide, Loperamide, Dexamethasone, and Nifedipine.
Sunglasses with UV Protection, so that it can provide you protection from harmful UV rays or snow blindness (If you wear specs, then you can get oversized glasses which you can wear over your regular specs).
1 Headlamp, so that your hands can get free to do other things
Photo Id
Disclaimer and Medical Certificate duly filled.
Accommodation
Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 5. You will be staying in Basecamp at Jaubari / Srikhola and trekker's hut on the remaining days of the trek.
Food
All meals from dinner at Jaubari on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6 are included. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food on all days of the trek.
Camping Charges
All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.
Safety Equipment
First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders.
Experienced Trek Leader
We Barefoot Trekians believe that trek transforms lives hence we provide experienced trek leaders to facilitate and enhance your experience.
However in some exceptional cases if you might need to opt for offloading then the charges would be INR 350/day. And in that case you must have a day pack.
Trekking Shoes at INR 750
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Padded Jacket at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pole at INR 250
Security Deposit : INR 500
Head Torch at INR 150
Security Deposit : INR 300
Rucksack at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000
Trekking Pants at INR 350
Security Deposit : INR 500
Before accepting the rental items we want you to check the equipment conditions, make sure those are proper and you need to keep a security deposit for each item. Your Trek Leader will take care of it. You will get the security amount back once you will deposit the rental items in proper conditions.
We in Barefoot Trekians believe that if you are fit nothing will be difficult for you.
We understand the pain of cancelling a trek. As trekkers, we always look forward to treks, and after months of training and planning, if we have to cancel our trek, there’s no greater disappointment than that.
This is why we have a trekker-friendly cancellation policy.
