insatiable thirst for a view of the mountains, the best months are in autumn. The view from Sandakphu is unsurpassed by any view anywhere. Where else can be seen 180 degrees of snow-capped mountains which includes Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kumbhakarna, Kanchenjunga,Chomolhari in one single stretch of snows-an ethereal beauty. It is easy to understand why people leave hearth and home, traveling sometimes thousands of miles to walk through ripples of terraced fields of maize, rice, millet and barley, leaving the last traces of civilization far behind.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi met our representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Take morning flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. Meet our representative and drive towards Darjeeling. On arrival transfer into hotel. Evening sightseeing and acclamitisation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Darjeeling - Maneybhanjyang - Tonglu Arrive Darjeeling. Sandakphu Trek begins. Meet Himalayan Trekker representative. Drive to Maneybhanjyang ( 1-1/2 hrs), the starting point of the trek. The days walk , about 06 hrs , is uphill and the trail passes through small village of Chitre and forests of Rhododendrons and Magnolias. The trekkers hut at Tonglu ( 3020m) is located on a hill top over looking the Sikkim Himalayas. Onernight at Tonglu.

Day 04: Tonglu - Gairibas On second day of Sandakphu Trek, we undertake a pleasant walk through the forest which is home to the rare Red Panda and the Tragopan. After about 04 hrs the trekkers hut of Gairibas (2620m) is reached, where we spend the night. Day 05: Gairibas - Sandakphu Sandakphu Trek continues. After breakfast, start the trek toSandakphu (3636m) which takes about 06 hrs. Sandakphu is

the place to view the mountains.On a clear day one can see the peaks of Lhotse (8501m), Everest (8848m) and Makalu (8475m) of the Nepal Himalayas and the huge Kanchenjunga massif (8586m) along with other peaks of the Sikkim himalayas.Overnight at Sandakphu.

Day 06: Sandakphu - Phalut
On Day 4 of Sandakphu Trek, The trail is along a ridge and can be considered as one of the most enjoyable and scenic walks in the Himalayas. The whole range of snowy peaks is always in view and the trail passes through high altitude vegetation and areas of dwarf rhododendrons and firs. The walk to Phalut(3600m) is about 07 hours. Overnight at Phalut.

Day 07: Phalut - Rammam
Sandakphu Trek continues Early morning walk up to Phalut Top to view the sunrise over the Himalayas. After breakfast start trek to Rammam (2560m) which takes about 05 hrs. The trail passes through the villages of Gorkhey and Samanden and the forest provides ample opportunities for birding. Overnight at Rammam.

Day 08: Rammam - Raimbik On day 6 of Sandakphu Trek, we move from Rammam, the trail descends to the bridge at Sirikhola and passes through a number of small villages to reach Rimbik (2280m), the road head. Overnight at Rimbick. Day 09: Rimbik - Darjeeliing After breakfast drive 4 hours to Darjeeling. Sandakphu Trek concludes.

Day 10: Darjeeling – Bagdogra - Delhi (123 kms / 6-7 hrs)
Early morning drive to Bagdogra and take flight for New Delhi.on arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch onwards flight.
Trip ends here