Trek/Trip : Sandakphu Road Trip
Region: West Bengal
Duration: 5 days
Base Camp: Dhotrey
Max No of travelers: 12 (6 heads per car maximum)
Max Altitude: 3636m
Best Time to Visit:
October – February can be the best time to be on this trek to get the high chances of best view.
Total Cost: ₹10,000*/-(per person) + 5% GST
*(subject to change with no of heads and availability of Land Rover)
Highlights
- Enjoy all the scenic beauty of a trek in the comfort of a car, though it is an adventurous journey due to bad condition of roads inside Singalila National Park.
- Enjoy various sight-seeing points including Mirik Lake, Simana View Point, Pashupati Fatak, Tumling view point.
- Sunrise view of the entire Sleeping Buddha range
- Be in the constant custody of the mighty breath-taking Mt Kanchenjunga, who will never excuse herself from your company throughout the trek in a clear weather.
- Come on, triple/quad sharing wooden rooms are waiting for you in small but beautiful teahouses.
Trip Overview
Sandakphu-Phalut is one of the most popular trek as Sandakphu, being highest point of West Bengal it is frequently visited by many trekkers. Now accessible by car, the Sandakphu road trip offers beautiful view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and its ranges, known as Sleeping Buddha. From Sandakphu, Everest is also visible clearly if you get a clear weather. During winter, one might experience snowfall at Sandakphu.
The adventure road trip to Sandakphu is the perfect plan for those who want to enjoy the scenic beauty of a trek while resting comfortably in the car. Immerse yourself in the views and visit different points enroute to the summit. Mirik Lake, Simana View point and Tumling are just a few among a dozen of these wonderful points that will help you get closer to nature. Moreover you get all the benefits of a trek minus the effort, including an incredible sunrise view of the Sleeping Buddha range . So sit back, relax and enjoy a week travelling to the highest point of West Bengal.
So, now it’s time for you to get out of your comfort zone, spend quality time with nature, explore and be a #Banzara.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: NJP to Dhotrey Drive with sightseeing of Mirik Lake, Simana View Point, Pashupati Fatak etc. | 110 KMS Drive | 4-5 hrs | Overnight stay at Dhotrey.
Day 2: After Breakfast, Dhotrey to Tumling via Maneybhanjan drive. Overnight stay at Tumling. Spend rest of the day at Tumling.
Day 3: Enjoy a beautiful early morning view from Tumling. Then after breakfast, leave from Tumling to Sandakphu drive via Gairibas, Kalapokhri. Overnight stay at Sandakphu.
Day 4: Wake up early morning and enjoy a beautiful sunrise view over Sleeping Buddha with Mt Everest region. Then after breakfast drive to Maneybhanjan. From Maneybhanjan to Lepchajagat drop. Overnight stay at Lepchajagat.
Day 5: After Breakfast, Lepchajagat to NJP drop via Kurseong. During the journey you can do extra sightseeing of Chimney view point.
Homestay and Hotel Details
- Dhotrey: MakaiGhar Homestay
- Tumling: Green Hill Paradise
- Sandakphu: Hotel Sunrise/Hotel Namo Buddha (whichever is available with sharing toilet rooms)
- Lepchajagat: Bethel Homestay
Land Rover Association Rate Chart
| Route | Drop | Up-Down | 1 Night Halt |
| Maneybhanjan-Tonglu/Tumling | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 1500 |
| Maneybhanjan-Gairibus | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 3000 | ₹ 1500 |
| Maneybhanjan-Kalapokhri | ₹ 4000 | ₹ 4500 | ₹ 1500 |
| Maneybhanjan-Sandakphu | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 5500 | ₹ 1500 |
| Maneybhanjan-Thakum | ₹ 6500 | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 1500 |
| Maneybhanjan-Molley/Sabargram/Phalut | ₹ 8500 | ₹ 9000 | ₹ 1500 |
Inclusions
- Accommodation at Standard Homestays/Hotels with breakfast, lunch and dinner plan as mentioned.
- Car for transfers and sightseeing (as mentioned).
Exclusions
- Any other food for your need.
- Any kind of extra personal expenses for your personal needs like room heaters etc.
- Any parking Charges.
- Anything not specially mentioned under ‘inclusions’.
- Any type of sightseeing entry fees, forest permit fees, Land rover association charges.
Payment and Cancellation Policy:
- Book your slot with 30% advance payment and rest of the payment can be done on or before 30 days of the departure date.
- Any trekker tested positive for Covid-19 before joining the trek, his/her trek fee will be carried forward for 1 year to avail any of our treks.
- Due to any reason if we have to cancel our trek plans, you will be notified and you will get the full refund.
- Cancellation done 30 days before the departure date, get 90% refund of the full trek fee or get full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done between 30 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 70% refund or get 90% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done between 10 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 50 % refund or get 60% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
- Cancellation done less than 10 days before the departure date, no refund will be provided or get 40% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
