TREKS · 5-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 3636M
Sandakphu Approach Trek.
Sandakphu Approach Trek
Highest viewpoint in West Bengal. Walk the India-Nepal border ridge through Singalila NP — and on a clear morning, see four of the world's five tallest peaks (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga). Cobbled trail, teahouse-style accommodation, lower-altitude than most Himalayan crossings — accessible to first-time trekkers with a moderate fitness baseline.
Warnings
⚠Singalila NP permit + ID check at multiple points; foreign passports need ILP
⚠Bikheybhanjyang to Sandakphu summit-day climbs 1,000m — fitness gate
⚠Teahouse rooms unheated; Sandakphu drops to -10°C Dec-Jan
Campsites
Tumling teahouse (Shikhar Lodge)
2,970mTwin rooms, shared toilet, hot meals, charging.
Kalpokhri trekkers' lodge
3,200mDorm + 2 twin rooms, basic toilet, log fire.
Sandakphu Trekkers' Hut (GTA-run)
3,636m8 dorm beds + 4 twin rooms; book GTA tourism. No charging.
Srikhola Trekkers' Hut
2,200mDorm + dining hall, hot showers (geyser), lodge dinner.
Cost Estimate
Per-person, 5-day trek incl. permits, teahouse stays, meals, Manebhanjan/Rimbick transfers from Darjeeling. Operator = Indiahikes/Bikat range, 2025-26 season.
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