Dear
Adventure Lovers,
As you would know, PARVAT BUDDIES successfully completed
its first batch of Sandakphu Trekking in November 2018. Keeping in line with
our motto of conducting safe and enjoyable trekking experiences, we proudly
present to you our second batch for Sandakphu Trek (December 2019).
The Singalila mountain range is a ridge running in the North-South direction in
the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, adjoining the borders of India and
Nepal. At 3636m, Sandakphu is the highest point of West Bengal and it offers
mesmerizing views of four of the top five peaks in the world – Mt. Everest,
Kanchendzonga, Lhotse and Makalu!!! Sandakphu Trek is one of the most beautiful
treks in India. Do watch the below video to get a glimpse of this scenic trek.
Let us take you through to
this land of natural beauty!
Are YOU up for it? Read on for further details.
Are YOU up for it? Read on for further details.
PARVAT
BUDDIES: SANDAKPHU TREKKING EXPEDITION (Dec 2019)
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
- Summit the Highest Point of West Bengal - Sandakphu
(3636m/11,929ft)
- High Altitude Trekking through the beautiful Singalila National
Park
- Mesmerizing views of the Sleeping Buddha – viz. Kanchenjunga range
- View of the entire Everest range – Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt.
Makalu
- Trek through the India-Nepal border
BRIEF DETAILS:
Trek Name:
Sandakphu
Location:
Singalila
National Park
Base Camp:
Maneybhanjan,
West Bengal
Duration:
7D/6N
Dates:
20th to
26th Dec, 2019
Age Group:
18 years and
above
Cost:
Rs.12,000/- per person (Check our offers)
Registrations Close: Friday, 15th November 2019
EXPECTED TEMPERATURES:
The proximity to the Eastern
Himalaya, makes this trek quite cold and windy. Weather in the mountains is always unpredictable and hence a challenge in any Himalayan Winter Trek. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall during this trek.
The maximum temperature in the day time is expected to be around 7-9°C and the temperature during the night is expected to be between -5°C and 0°C.
Daily Sunrise: approx 0622hrs
Daily Sunset: approx 1649hrs
These are just estimates to help you plan and prepare for the trek. Of course, we will be sharing a detailed checklist (the things to be carried for this trek) with our registered participants.
The maximum temperature in the day time is expected to be around 7-9°C and the temperature during the night is expected to be between -5°C and 0°C.
Daily Sunrise: approx 0622hrs
Daily Sunset: approx 1649hrs
These are just estimates to help you plan and prepare for the trek. Of course, we will be sharing a detailed checklist (the things to be carried for this trek) with our registered participants.
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION:
Meals constitute of Breakfast-Lunch-EveningSnacks-Dinner. Nutritious and healthy vegtarian meals would be served hot at all the campsites. Jain food can be made available on prior request. Any packaged foods, bottled water and extra beverages would have to be purchased at personal expense.
Owing to the extreme cold in the region, the accommodation in this trek would be in homestays/tea houses/lodges with basic facilities required by a trekker. The stay would be on a sharing basis.
Owing to the extreme cold in the region, the accommodation in this trek would be in homestays/tea houses/lodges with basic facilities required by a trekker. The stay would be on a sharing basis.
HOW TO REACH:
The nearest railhead for Maneybhanjan is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and
the nearest airport is at Bagdogra (IXB). Both, the airport and the
railway station are situated around the city of Siliguri, West Bengal. We
can help you with your train/flight bookings from Mumbai to NJP/IXB at
additional cost.
The journey from NJP/IXB to Maneybhanjan is roughly 80kms and it takes about 3-4 hours by road on a hilly terrain. On the way, we will try to cover a few places of sightseeing subject to availability of time and weather conditions. We will be arranging for your transport to and fro Maneybhanjan at an additional cost.
SHORT ITINERARY:
Day 1: 20th Dec
2019 (Friday)
Reporting and Briefing.
Dinner and Stay in Maneybhanjan.
Day 2: 21st Dec 2019 (Saturday)
Transfer to Tumling by Jeep.
Trek to Gairibas.
Day 3: 22nd Dec 2019 (Sunday)
Trek to Kalipokhri.
Day 4: 23rd Dec 2019 (Monday)
Trek to Sandakphu.
Day 5: 24th Dec 2019 (Tuesday)
Trek to Gurdum.
Day 6: 25th Dec 2019 (Wednesday)
Trek to Sirikhola.
Transfer to Maneybhanjan by Jeep.
Trek to Sirikhola.
Transfer to Maneybhanjan by Jeep.
Stay in Maneybhanjan.
Day 7: 26th Dec 2019 (Thursday)
Checkout after breakfast.