Trek to Sandakphu Village

Arrive at Siliguri by 12:30 hrs. You'll be picked-up, either from the New Jalpaiguri railway station or the Bagdogra airport. You'll travel to the base village for the trek to Sandakphu, the village of Kopidana. A 5-hr drive across gorgeous mountainous landscapes, you'll arrive at Kopidana. Overnight in a tea-house at Kopidana.

Overnight in a tea-house at Kopidana.

You'll be picked-up, either from the New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport, and driven to Kopidana in a Tata Sumo or similar private vehicle. You'll be accommodated in a basic tea-house at Kopidana on multi-sharing basis. Tea-houses, largely run by local natives, offer basic meals and accommodations to trekkers. Today's meal package includes dinner only. You will stop at restaurants and eateries en route to Kopidana to have additional meals at your own expense.

Embark on the first trek of the adventure and head towards Tumling. Through dense forests of rhododendron and pine, you'll trek over a narrow trail along the Indo-Nepalese border. Evenings at Kopidana bring magnificent views of the crimson sun setting over the mountains of Kanchenjunga. Overnight in a tea-house at Tumling.

Overnight in a tea-house at Tumling.

Trek from Kopidana to Tumling. You'll be accommodated in a basic tea-house at Tumling on multi-sharing basis. If twin-sharing accommodation is unavailable at the tea-house, accommodation will be changed to dormitory-style rooms on multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wake up to misty, morning views of the mountains around Tumling. Today, you'll make your way to Kalapokhri. The trail will take you through the rich rhododendron and magnolia forests of the Singalila National Park. En route, catch astonishing views of mountain peaks like Kumbhakarna, Shimbho, Goecha-La, Kabru and Rathong. You'll arrive at Kalapokhri by early evening. Overnight in a tea-house at Kalapokhri.

Overnight in a tea-house at Kalapokhri.

Trek from Tumling to Kalapokhri. Throughout the entire trek, you'll be accompanied by an English-speaking, experienced trek leader as well as a support staff of helpers and porters. You'll be accommodated in a basic tea-house at Kalapokhri on multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today, the most awaited day of all, you'll climb higher to the village of Sandakphu. On a trail of relatively easy intensity with a few steep sections, you'll trek to spectacular views of mountains and valleys on either side. The zigzagging path takes you the Sandakphu, where clear and cloudless days bring views of towering Himalayan giants like Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga among many others. Overnight in a tea-house at Sandakphu.

Overnight in a tea-house at Sandakphu.

Trek from Kalapokhri to Sandakphu. You'll be accommodated in a basic tea-house at Sandakphu on multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. While non-vegetarian food may be unavailable due to concerns of quality, most meals will include egg preparations.

Begin the return trek by descending to the village of Sepi. En route, you'll pass through sections of the mixed forest that are known to be the home of red pandas and bears. On a primarily downhill route, you'll encounter the Sri Khola River before arriving at Sepi. Overnight in a tea-house at Sepi.

Overnight in a tea-house at Sepi.

Trek from Sandakphu to Sepi. Since you'll be trekking along the Indo-Nepalese border, make sure to carry your ID. This will be handy when you stop at several check-points along the route. You'll be accommodated in a basic tea-house at Sepi on multi-sharing basis. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Travel back to Siliguri in a private vehicle. You'll bid goodbye to the mountains of West Bengal and drive to the flat lands of Siliguri. A 5-hr drive later, you'll be dropped-off either at the New Jalpaiguri railway station or the Bagdogra airport by late afternoon. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by late afternoon.

Travel back to Siliguri in a Tata Sumo or similar private vehicle, either to the New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You will stop at restaurants and eateries en route to Siliguri to have additional meals at your own expense. You'll arrive by late afternoon. Your trip ends here.