Trekking Around Darjeeling, India
Trekking Around Darjeeling
Trekking Around Darjeeling, India
Trekking Around Darjeeling, India
Trekking Around Darjeeling, India

Trekking Around Darjeeling

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 15 Days

Destination India

Trip Grade Moderate

Activity Trekking

Max. Altitude 3600m.

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation Aeroplane / Tourist Bus

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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Trekking in Darjeeling is an experience which no lover of nature should miss, it takes one to places from where one can feel the proximity of the stars and is still in its primeval majesty. It brings one face to face with the snow-capped mountains with the sublime grandeur of the Himalayas. Trekkers on the trail of Sandakphu trek Darjeeling. The region abounds in rhododendrons, magnolias, primulas, orchids and ferns of numerous varieties. About six hundred species of birds inhabit the emerald green forests on the slopes of the mountains. The hilly destinations of Darjeeling is blessed with well defined forest trails along the Nepalese border that afford views of Kanchenjunga and glimpses of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Just like the geographical location the climate of Darjeeling is also pretty similar to that of Nepal.

It is said that trekking in India originated in Darjeeling. In fact, the first organized trekking route in India was established here along the Singalila range. The Sandakphu trek begins in Darjeeling and proceeds through Manebhanjyang, Tonglu, Sandakphu and ends in Phalut. The alluring natural beauty is replete with countless varieties of rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids and wild flowers. The dense forests, the verdant meadows, the savage mass of Mt. Everest, the everlasting beauty of Kanchenjunga, the rugged Lhotse or the mysterious Makalu - all in one sweeping glance, present an experience that can never be equaled.

Porters with their Yak heard on Sandakphu trekking, Darjeeling. Darjeeling has perhaps one of the most spectacular treks to offer, along the beauty of its magnificent hills.

Detail Itinerary

Trek Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep, Hiace and Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
Full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide and temple entry fees. (As Per the itineraries of Darjeeling)
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 3 nights at Darjeeling at Bed & Breakfast basis.
All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food)and accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu and Airport taxes.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Doesn’t Include:

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Darjeeling.
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
Personal Nature expenses.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Airfare: to & from your country.
Nepal entry, re entry visa fees and India Visa fees and airport departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for trekking crew.

Spring Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free.

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur then drive to Darjeeling (2134m.) then transfer to Hotel.

Day 04: Full day Darjeeling City Sightseeing.

Day 05: Darjeeling–Mane Bhanjyang (2150m.) Drive from Darjeeling to Sukhia Pokhari and from here it is half an hour to Mane Bhangyang total time taken is about 2 hrs.

Day 06: Mane Bhanjyang – Tonglu (3020m.) and Jaubari. The trek starts with a steep climb in this the trail you will come across various settlement.

Day 07: Jaubari – Sandakphu – Gairibas (2620m.). The trek begins with a gradual descend from Tonglu. It is about 9 km takes about 3 hrs.

Day 08: Gairibas – Sandakphu (3580m.). From Gairibas till Kal Pokhari is a stiff climb further the road descends to Bikhyabanjyang again a steep climb of one and a half hour reaches you to Sandakphu. Total time taken is about 5/6 hrs.

Day 09: Sandakphu–Phalut (3600m.) The trek begins with silver fir forest the trek takes about 5hrs one can view all the Singilila range this is the most beautiful stretch.

Day 10: Phalut – Raman (2560m.). From Phalut to Raman takes about 5 hrs. and the distance is 16 km walk through dense forest.

Day 11: Raman – Rimbik (2280m.). about 8 hours 25 kms.

Day 12: Rimbik – Darjeeling (63 km). about 5 hrs.

Day 13: Drive Darjeeling– Bhadrapur, fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel

Day 14: Kathmandu free.

Day 15: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free.

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur then drive to Darjeeling (2134m.) then transfer to Hotel.

Day 11: Raman – Rimbik (2280m.). about 8 hours 25 kms.

Day 12: Rimbik – Darjeeling (63 km). about 5 hrs.

Day 13: Drive Darjeeling– Bhadrapur, fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel

Day 14: Kathmandu free.

Day 15: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.

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