Sandakphu Trek in West Bengal

Assemble at the New Jalpaiguri railway station by 06:30 hrs. Although transport from New Jalpaiguri to Kopidana, the start point of this trek, is not included in the package, it is strongly recommended to take the additional transfer from New Jalpaiguri. Travelling across the winding roads of West Bengal, you'll arrive at Kopidana in 5-6 hours. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in a tea-house at Kopidana.

Overnight in tea-houses at Kopidana.

Assemble at the New Jalpaiguri railway station at 06:30 hrs, and travel to Kopidana via a private, shared vehicle. Although this transfer is not included in the package, it is strongly recommended that you take the additional transfer. You'll be accommodated in basic tea-houses at Kopidana on triple/multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes dinner only. You may stop at any of the restaurants or eateries en route to Kopidana to have meals at your own expense.

Begin the first day of trekking and head towards Tumling, a small village on the Indo-Nepalese border. Trekking over a well-defined trail across mountain slopes, you'll pass through several small villages to reach Tumling. Spend the evening at Tumling to views of a crimson sunset over the Kanchenjunga. Overnight in a tea-house at Tumling.

Overnight in tea-houses at Tumling.

Trek from Kopidana to Tumling. You'll be accommodated in basic tea-houses at Tumling on triple/multi-sharing basis. While accommodation is usually on triple-sharing basis, if unavailable, it may be changed to multi-sharing in dormitory-style rooms. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Continue trekking over the mountain ridge along the Indo-Nepalese border towards today's destination of Kalapokhri. Trekking through the Singalila National Park, you'll make your way across views of the Kumbhakarna, Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Goecha-La and Rathong peaks. You'll trek under patches of dense rhododendron and magnolia, apart from several other alpine flowers and wildlife. Overnight in a tea-house at Kalapokhri.

Overnight in tea-houses at Kalpokhri.

Trek from Tumling to Kalpokhri. You'll be accommodated in basic tea-houses at Kalpokhri on triple/multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. During days when you're scheduled to reach the destination after lunch time, either a packed lunch will be served or lunch will be arranged at an en-route village.

On the most awaited day of the trek, you'll climb higher to reach the village of Sandakphu. You'll trek along the mountain ridge, with sections involving a steep and strenuous climb, with spectacular mountain peaks on either side of the trail. On reaching Sandakphu, you can relax to views of the Seven Sister peaks, and even Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu on clear, cloudless days. Overnight in a tea-house at Sandakphu.

Overnight in tea-houses at Sandakphu.

Trek from Kalpokhri to Sandakphu. You'll be accommodated in basic tea-houses at Sandakphu on triple/multi-sharing basis. Tea-houses, largely run by local natives, offer basic meals and accommodations. Often, they may only have common washrooms. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Begin the descent from Sandakphu for one of the longest days of the trek. En route to Sepi, you'll make your way across forests of rhododendron and bamboo, with possible sightings of red pandas and bears. Just before reaching Sepi, you'll trek alongside the Sri Khola River before crossing the stream and arriving at Sepi. Overnight in a tea-house at Sepi.

Overnight in tea-houses at Sepi.

Trek from Sandakphu to Sepi. Since you'll be trekking alongside the Indo-Nepalese border, you'll be required to stop and present your ID at several check-posts along the way. You'll be accommodated in basic tea-houses at Sepi on triple/multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Travel back to the New Jalpaiguri railway station to arrive by 18:30 hrs. Although transport from Sepi to New Jalpaiguri is not included in the package, it is strongly recommended to take the additional transfer from Sepi. Travelling across the winding roads of West Bengal, you'll arrive at new Jalpaiguri by 18:30 hrs, subject to traffic conditions. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by late evening.

Travel back from Sepi to New Jalpaiguri railway station in a private, shared vehicle. Although this transfer is not included in the package, it is strongly recommended that you take the additional transfer. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You may stop at any of the restaurants or eateries en route to New Jalpaiguri to have meals at your own expense.