Sandakphu by Jeep

This itinerary takes you to Maneybhanjang (1930m) from Darjeeling by road vehicle on about 1.30h. Once in Maneybhanjang, we will take one of the old jeeps that do different services along the tortuous tracks of the area.

The state of the track is variable and depends on the weather conditions of the season. We must not forget that this area is under the influence of the monsoon every year and this implies that the rains damage and modify the layout of the tracks year after year. This will make the route in a jeep a little adventure, but the landscape and the surroundings are worth it. From dense forests of rhododendrons to subalpine areas, with an impressive natural richness, being the habitat of a great number of animals and infinity of plants and flowers. It’s one of the places with more density of orchids in the world.

The track gains altitude along the border with Nepal during the entire route. We will pass by different places where we can make stops, such as the Chitray or Meghma Monasteries, the Tonglu summit, or the Kalipokhari village, with its small lake full of prayer flags.

Our first day’s destination is the Sandakphu which, at 3636 metres, is the highest peak in all West Bengal. The views from here over the Himalayas are spectacular, with the Everest, the Lothse, the somewhat blurred Cho-Oyu, the Makalu and the whole Kanchenjunga massif just to the north, which is also known as the “Sleeping Buddha”.

At the top of the Sandakphu there is a series of lodges where we will spend the night.

On our second day, it’s nice to get up very early, with the first lights of dawn, watching the summits gradually turning colour. There are some small hills around where you can have a comfortable view point and keep in mind that it can get quite “cool”.

Once we have had breakfast, we will start our return route, which follows the same uphill path, to Maneybhanjang where our vehicle will be waiting to take us to Darjeeling.

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Private vehicle from Darjeeling to Maneybhanjang and return

·       Private Jeep for the tour of Maneybhanjang – Sandakphu – Maneybhanjang

·       Lodge accommodation (double rooms)

·       Lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast and lunch on the second

·       English speaking guide

·       Entrance to the Singalila National Park and all the necessary permits

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       Accommodation in Darjeeling that is already included in the complete trip where this activity is inserted

·       Staff tips

·       Beverages, phone calls, internet connection, hot showers, battery charging and other personal expenses

·       Medical and travel insurance

·       In general, any concept not specified in the program, as well as any type of personal assistance to the traveller

·       No additional expenses due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers for the activity only. This is from the pick up at your accommodation until the return to it.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
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