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Sandakphu trek
A ridge walk opens a Himalayan skyline of extraordinary scale.
Photo: solarshakti · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — About
About Sandakphu trek
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Sandakphu trek: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
02 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
Moderate–challenging
Easy
Moderate
Hard
- Time needed
- Typically multi-day
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Guide/vehicle/permit costs vary
- Parking
- At trailhead settlements
- Permits
- Local permits/registration may apply
On the ground
- Local food
- Simple mountain meals, momos, thukpa
Stay safe
Use guide; check weather, altitude, road/trail conditions
Where it is
Darjeeling, West Bengal
27.11° N 88.00° E
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