Darjeeling Sandakphu Trek - 4 Days

Accommodations During the Darjeeling Sandakphu Trek, provided in tea houses (trekkers' huts). Specifically, in Tonglu and Sandakphu, we will be staying in Government trekkers' huts on the Indian side. These huts offer basic amenities such as beds with blankets, quilts, and pillows. Some rooms have private, attached bathrooms, and hot water will be provided by bucket. Please note that electricity is limited.

In Gurudhum, you will be staying in a family homestay. This offers a wonderful opportunity to experience local hospitality and fosters a sense of togetherness among fellow trekkers. These homestays are popular for their affordability and cultural immersion.

The Sandakphu trek is a demanding high-altitude journey, requiring a significant amount of energy. To support you, we will ensure you have access to nutritious meals throughout the trek areas. That said, food options become more restricted at higher elevations. Our trek package includes regular breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, providing 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners over the course of the trek.

Your meals will primarily consist of local, Nepali, and Western dishes. We recommend you try Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari (vegetables), which are high in carbohydrates and offer ample energy for the trek. Due to hygiene concerns, we advise against consuming meat. It's advisable for you to bring along dry fruits such as raisins, dried figs, and dried apricots, as well as nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and groundnuts.

Darjeeling Sandakphu trek stands out as one of the finest short treks in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Situated in the Singalila region, distance of around 46 km this renowned trek is relatively moderate to dufficult grad trek, cozy, and conveniently close to the well-known town of Darjeeling. Stick with us to learn more about the difficulty level of the Sandakphu Trek and discover what makes it so remarkable. Each year, it draws thousands of mountain enthusiasts due to its accessibility and breathtaking scenery. With proper preparation, physical fitness, and a positive mindset, many trekkers find the panoramic vistas of four of the world's five tallest peaks - Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu - to be well worth the journey.

Here’s a quick info-graphic to give you an overview of everything you need in your backpack.

All treks in Himalayas Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Nepal demand a sufficient level of fitness, therefore you should check You might not know what goals to set and how to reach them. so we Ashmita Trek and Tours designed three trek-specific workout guides line for you.

Suggested Preparation :

• Cardio exercises include running, cycling, jogging, push-ups, and pull-ups for about 4-5 days a week for 3 months before your trip will begin.
• You should also be involved in developing core strength. and muscle endurance through weight training.
• Hiking in the hills in different weather conditions will be good preparation for this trip.
• If you have access, kayaking will also be a very good way to develop the strength and endurance required for this trip.

Here’s a chart to help you get fit for the trek.

Working out indoors
If you can’t go out and jog because of time and space constraints, here’s a video you can use to work out indoors.

Best season for Sandakphu Trek The first season Spring ( March to May)  In the springtime, the colorful flowers are blooming like rhododendrons,orchids and magnolia flower. during the fall, the skies are usually clearer the temperature ranges from 8 - 14 degrees C°, and the second Season is after the monsoon starting from 15th September to early December the snow peaks show in their dazzling beauty in a clear blue sky when the temperature ranges from from - 5 to 6 degrees C° 

also posible to do this Sandakphu - Phalut trek in winter Dec - Jan - Fab but it's cold recommended to bring warm cloth as munch as posible we Ashmita Trek and Tours arranges the trek with full management, including transportation, meals, stay ,permit etc. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions!

Gurudhum is the final spot where you will have access to a mobile network. Ensure you complete any crucial phone calls before arriving in Rimbeek, the commencement point of your trek. It is advisable to inform your family members about the poor connectivity during the trek. In the trekking region, except for Phalut, the tea houses and lodges offer limited internet. You can use Wi at these places to keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues.

The temperatures be like during this Trek can be doen all throughout the year, though it’s much more pleasant in some weather conditions than others. The weather along the Sandakphu Trek depends on the season.  During the springtime (March to May), temperatures fall between 11-19 C° during the day and 2-10 C° at night. Monsoon temperatures are around 15-22 C° during the day and 7 to -1 C° at night. People tend to favor trekking in Autumn, when weather is moderate and skies are clear. In the daytime, temperatures range between 6-12 C° and 5 and -3 C° at nighttime.

Keep in mind, the Sandakphu weather is always unpredictable. In to time, a cloud can come and take away a mountain view, and a gust of wind can nearly knock you off your feet on a high pass. This just adds a little more adventure to the trek. Regardless of the season, you should pack several layers just in case.

You have the option to recharge your camera and mobile devices at the lodges for an additional fee. Likewise, you can purchase bottled mineral water along your journey. However, it's better to carry your own water bottle and for boiled water.

This practice helps reduce the number of plastic left in the trekking areas. So we advise you to carry water purification tablets. It's advisable to avoid drinking water from rivers or taps, as it may not be safe.

Tips do not form any part of the wages of guides, porters and other trekking crews. but they are expected by the porters, guide, Sherpa and cook. norm in Asian culture in the Himalayas means there is an expectation it is a nice way of saying thank you to someone who will play a large part in your trekking experience and who will prove invaluable to you on this trip. Our porters and guides will be paid more than working for other big tour and trek companies.