Day 1
NJP → Manebhanjan → Tumling
Drive up from the plains into the foothills and step onto the ridge at Tumling for a first evening above the clouds.
Trips / Adventure / Trekking
Sandakphu–Phalut trek
Walk the highest ridge of West Bengal along the India–Nepal border, from rhododendron forests to open Himalayan skylines above the clouds.
Duration6 to 8 daysDifficultyModerateHighest pointSandakphu, 3,636 mFrom₹14,999 per person
Journey overview
Duration
6 to 8 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest point
Sandakphu, 3,636 m
Region
Darjeeling district, Singalila ridge
Area
Singalila National Park and the India–Nepal border trail
Best season
March to May, October to December
Sandakphu is the highest trekking point in West Bengal, and few walks in the eastern Himalaya open up so much sky in so few days. The trail follows the India–Nepal border along the Singalila ridge, crossing small mountain villages, tea estates and old forest tracks.
On clear mornings, four of the world's five highest peaks stand together on the horizon. Kanchenjunga sits closest, with Everest, Lhotse and Makalu drawn in behind. Between the viewpoints, the journey is slower and more human, shaped by homestays, hot local meals and long ridge walks under changing light.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Highest trekking point in West Bengal
02Views of Kanchenjunga
03Views of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu on clear days
04Ridge walking along the India–Nepal border
05Rhododendron forests
06Himalayan villages
07Local homestays
08Forest hiking
09Sunrise and sunset viewpoints
10Bird watching
11Himalayan photography
12Local food experiences
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 2
Tumling → Kalipokhri
A long walk along the Singalila ridge through open meadows and forest, arriving at the small lakeside settlement of Kalipokhri.
Day 3
Kalipokhri → Sandakphu
The climb to Sandakphu, the highest point in West Bengal, opens onto a horizon lined with Kanchenjunga and, on clear days, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.
Day 4
Sandakphu → Phalut
A high, exposed ridge walk with big Himalayan views on both sides, ending at the remote outpost of Phalut.
Day 5
Phalut → Gorkhey
A long descent off the ridge through rhododendron and bamboo forests to the riverside village of Gorkhey.
Day 6
Gorkhey → Srikhola → Rimbik → NJP
A final forest walk to Srikhola, then a road journey through Rimbik back down to NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹14,999 per person
Six-night stay, all meals and support included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- Local transport
- Trek guide
- 6-night stay
- All meals
- Forest and park charges
- Trek planning and support
Things to know
Before you set out.
Difficulty
Moderate. Long ridge days at altitude, with a highest point of 3,636 m at Sandakphu.
Best season
March to May for rhododendrons and long light, October to December for clear Himalayan views.
Region
Darjeeling district, along the Singalila ridge and the India–Nepal border trail.
Area
Singalila National Park. Forest and park charges are included in your journey.
Getting there
The journey begins and ends at NJP, with pickup and drop included.
Stays and meals
Six nights of village and trail accommodation, with all meals included throughout the trek.
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Other established routes
The itinerary above is the route operated by Untrails. The routes below are included as educational references to help travellers understand the different established ways this region can be explored.
Gallery
Fragments from the trail.
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