Trek to Sandakphu

Arrive in Darjeeling and meet your trek leader. Today's journey begins as you board a private, shared SUV and travel from Darjeeling to Chitrey. After an 1-hr drive with scenes of tall mountains rushing past, you'll arrive at the town of Chitrey. Here, you'll disembark from the vehicles and begin trekking on a 7-km long trail surrounded by stunted rhododendron bushes. You'll arrive at Tumling by evening. Overnight at Tumling in lodge.

Overnight at Tumling in lodge.

Your trip begins as you board private, shared vehicles to travel from Darjeeling to Chitrey. From here, you'll trek to Tumling. You'll be accommodated at Tumling in a lodge. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of lunch and dinner. Lunch will be at the village of Lameydhura, while dinner will be after arrival at Tumling. You may have breakfast at an additional cost before reporting to the meeting point.

Beginning a long yet pleasant day, you'll trek along a wide, rough track and pass through several small villages on your way to Sandakphu. From Tumling, you'll head towards the Nepalese border, and trek through the villages of Jaubari, Gairibas, Kanyakatta, Kalpokhari and many more. A fantastic trail that winds through the Singalila National Park, you'll spot plenty of Himalayan birds and rare flowers decorating your route. All throughout, the Kanchenjunga mountain peak will drop in and out of view. After a last stretch of uphill trekking just before Sandakphu, you'll arrive at your destination to impressive views of Makalu, Everest, Lhotse and other lesser peaks of the Himalayas. Overnight at Sandakphu in lodge or trekker's hut.

Overnight at Sandakphu in lodge or trekker's hut.

Make your way from Tumling to Sandakphu. You'll be accommodated at Sandakphu in a lodge or a trekker's hut. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch will be at the village of Kalpokhari while dinner will be after arrival at Sandakphu.

On the third day of your trek, you'll descend back down on a 5-hr trail to arrive at Timburey. As you trek downhill, the Kanchenjunga will begin fading away in the background. Overnight at Timburey in homestay.

Overnight at Timburey in homestay.

Begin trekking downhill from Sandakphu to Timburey. You'll be accommodated at Timburey in a homestay. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch will be at the village of Gurdum while dinner will be after arrival at Timburey.

Embark on the last stretch of trekking on a casual trail from Timburey to Sirikhola. It is an easy walk, more so once you cross the suspension bridge just before the town. From here, drive back to Darjeeling. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

On the last day of your trek, you'll trek to Sirikhola and drive to Darjeeling. Today's meal package includes vegetarian meals of breakfast and lunch. Your trip ends here.