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Which time is best for Sandakphu Phalut Trek?

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Which time is best for Sandakphu Phalut Trek?

Oct to Dec will be the best season because 90\% chances that the sky will be clear and people will get the view of all the peaks. 2. Yes, car is available from Manebhanjan. It charges Rs.

How do I book trekkers hut in Phalut?

You can book a bed or a room in GTA trekkers hut by visiting one of the GTA tourism offices. Go through Darjeeling Tourist Centers to get the address and contact information of GTA Tourism Offices. Phalut and the entire trail including Sabargram and Molley are also part of Singalila National Park.

Is guide mandatory for Sandakphu?

Before you start the trek for Sandakphu, you need to ensure that you have a registered guide or a porter/ guide (which is now mandatory). If you are going through a Tour Operator, then they will arrange for the guide/porter.

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Is Sandakphu Trek risky?

Though some tourists, mostly elderly, fall sick while trekking to the Sandakphu-Phalut route, this is the first death this year. In neighbouring Sikkim where there are several famous trekking routes, three tourists from West Bengal died due to high altitude sickness in a span of six days from April 15.

What is the height of Phalut?

11,795′
Phalut/Elevation

What is the highest peak of West Bengal?

Sandakphu
While Sandakphu might not be a famous tourist destination, it is the highest peak in the Indian state of West Bengal and the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling.

What is the temperature of Sandakphu in January?

The average Sandakphu temperature in January is between minus 5 degree celsius to 6 degree celsius. It’s one of the coldest periods in the region, and only seasoned trekkers plan an outing during this month. Sandakphu is one of the Himalayas treks that remains open during the winter months.

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Is Sandakphu a high altitude trek?

The Sandakphu Phalut trek is a moderate trek on a difficulty scale ranging from easy to difficult. Starting from Srikhola at 6,400 ft you’ll climb to Sandakphu at the highest altitude of 11,950 feet.

How do I get to Sandakphu trekking?

Brief Itinerary:

  1. Day 1: NJP to Chitrey by car – 90 Km – 4/5 hours.
  2. Day 2: Trek to Tumling – 9 Km – 6 hours.
  3. Day 3: Trek to Kalapokhari – 12 Km – 6/7 hours.
  4. Day 4: Trek to Sandakphu – 6 Km – 3/4 hours.
  5. Day 5: Trek from Sandakphu to Timburey via Gurdum village– 15 Km – 7/8 hours.