Sandakphu Jeep Safari Package - 4 Days

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  • Duration4 Days
  • DestinationIndia
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Max Altitude12,000Ft. 3,636m

About Trip

Dear Guests welcome to our Sandakphu jeep Safari Package page exploration with the first Highest Mountain in the world Mount Everest that peaks at 8,848mts and Kanchendzonga and other peaks.

Sandakphu Singalila Ridge is the high point hill region of West Bengal which is situated in western part of Darjeeling. There are 2 highest peaks of West Bengal, Sandakphu and Phalut from where everyone can enjoy stunning views of the third highest mountain peak in the world mount Kanchenjunga, Makalu and the first Highest in the world Mount Everest peaks at 8,848 meters above sea level.  

The Jeep ride through the Singalila national park 

Singalila National Park is a popular turisum destination for tourists from all over the world for its magnificent flora and fauna. It is famous for its red panda.  Animals such as panther, barking deer ,bear and different types of leopards are found here. different beautiful himalayan birds too can be seen in this area.

We at Ashmita Trek and Tours offers tours to the Darjeeling Sandakphu Singalila jeep safari for 4 days trip itinerary that includes your arrival and departure days to and from siliguri,NJP,Bagdogra airport. 

Panoramic Views of Himalayan Mountains

Our 6 days trek to the Sandakphu Singalila Ridge offers you wonderful and jaw-dropping views of several Himalayan mountains like Everest region - Everest (8,848 m), Makalu ( 8,481m) Chamlang ( 7,317m ) Chomolonzo (7,815m ) Three sister pks and Khangchendzonga Region – Khangchendzonga ( 8,586m ) Karbu north ( 7,338m ) Karbu South ( 7,317m ) Kabru Dome ( 6,600m ) Kumbhakarna janu ( 7,710m ) Simvo ( 6,811m ) Pandim ( 6,691m ) Tingchen Khang ( 6,010m ) Joponu ( 5,936m) and several other mountains.

Highlights

  • Driving through Wildlife Singalila ridge forest.
  • Drive Throught Verdant meadows and dense forests.
  • Views of Unique landscapes.
  • Driving through Nepal and India border.
  • Best sunrise and sunset views from Sandakphu.
  • Unforgettable views of four out of the five highest peaks of the world that includes Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse  all in a single stretch.
  • Overall Darjeeling area has more than 400 species of birds.
  • Local mountain village and meet with the local people.

Itinerary

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Dear Guest this is our regular Itinerary and most people have done this itinerary. If you have any special request on this itinerary you can contact us via email or call us. We can customize this trip with your request.

Meet with our Ashmita Trek & Tours office representative at NJP / Bagdogra Airport and let the journey begin! A four-hour jeep ride takes us to the small village of Maneybhanjyang , just outside Singalila National Park. We check in at the office and take care of visa/passport formalities before ride through the forested trail to Singalila National Park. Overnight Stay at Homestay Manyvanjang. 

Maneyvanjyang (2150 m) is a small transit village-town in the the gateway of the Singalila National Park Darjeeling. 

  • Home Stay
  • 4 hours
  • Dinner
  • 2,150 m - 7,054 ft
  • Jeep Safari

After breakfast take the trail through the Singalila National Park – via Tonglu - Tumling Gairibas - and Kalapokhari to Sandakphu. The trail leads one through bamboo glades and farmlands with quaint little villages inhabited by warm and friendly people. It is a continuous climb through the rhododendron forests, the distance from Manayvanjang to Sandakphu is 23km Chick in at Home Stay evening Explore around for Beautiful sunset Overnight stay at a comfortable private lodge. ( Please Note : international foreign guest need to stay at India Side due to Border security.

About Sandakphu

Sandakphu is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of West Bengal, India. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit the most astounding feature of this majestic peak is that it offers you a sweeping view of four of the five highest peaks in the world namely Mount Everest (29,029 feet), Kanchenjunga (28,169 feet), Lhotse (27,940 feet), and Makalu (27,838 feet). If you are a lover of run-of-the-mill activities, then Sandakphu will impart you a life- changing picturesque trek and tour.

  • Home Stay / Lodge
  • 4 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 3,636m - 11,929.ft
  • Jeep Safari

Morning sunrise call to watch the pink, red and finally golden glow of sunlight as it inches its way east to west across the face of the Himalayas which offers the majestic views of the world's four of the tallest mountains. Some of the greatest peaks include the Mt Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Chomolhari, Pandim, Three Sisters, Kumbhakarna etc. Head back down for breakfast later explore your self around Overnight stay.

About Sandakphu 

Sandakphu is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of West Bengal, India. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit the most astounding feature of this majestic peak is that it offers you a sweeping view of four of the five highest peaks in the world namely Mount Everest (29,029 feet), Kanchenjunga (28,169 feet), Lhotse (27,940 feet), and Makalu (27,838 feet). If you are a lover of run-of-the-mill activities, then Sandakphu will impart you a life- changing picturesque trek and tour.

  • Home Stay
  • Explore Sandakphu
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 3,636m - 11,929.ft
  • Explore Sandakphu

Morning sunrise call to watch the pink, red and finally golden glow of sunlight as it inches its way east to west across the face of the Himalayas which offers the majestic views of the world's four of the tallest mountains. Some of the greatest peaks include the Mt Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Chomolhari, Pandim, Three Sisters, Kumbhakarna etc. Head back down for breakfast and resume jeep safari from Sandakphu to Manyvanjang via Tumling Kalapokhari to NJP Train Station OR  Darjeeling onward your destination.

  • 6 hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch
  • Jeep Safari
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What's Included

  • Pick up and drop from and to NJP railway station - Bagdogra airport
  • 4-wheel drive in private Jeep
  • Permit Fee for Singalila National Park 
  • 3-nights Accommodation in private family guest house /trekker huts
  • Local English speaking mountain guides (lincence holders)
  • Meals : 3 Dinner 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch during the tours Veg
  • Tea Coffee during the breakfast time
  • Alcohol, soft drinks, mineral water and beverages and Tea Coffee
  • Your personal expenses, drinking water, hot and cold drinks & bar bills
  • Any Room Heater Charge
  • Extra costs due to delays arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, political instability etc
  • Travel insurance for international visitors
  • Laundry, telephone, hot shower & internet charge
  • Anything not mentioned in the included section

Useful Information

Best seasons to visit Jeep Safari tours to Sandakphu ?

Best season for Sandakphu Singalila ridge tour the first season Spring (March to May) In the springtime, the colorful flowers are blooming like rhododendrons,orchids and magnolia. 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°

Mandatory Documents to Bring on A Sandakphu Tour

If you are travelling Sandakphu by Jeep, you must carry original and photocopy of your government approved identification like Voter Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport etc. You need to produce them to Ashmita Trek and Tours before boarding to Land Rover jeep from Manebhanjan. Our executive will prepare the required permit and tickets to enter Singalila Nation Park. Even you need to show your documents and pass to various check post guarded by SSB Jawans.

Clothing & Accessories ?

The routes we go from low to high altitudes so we suggest you as flowing equpment >> T- shirt, pentagon with cap Extra socks, a water proof jacket, (rain coat requred in ranny Season ) Down Jacket/ Light wind & water proof jacket , Inner sleeping sheet , Long sleeve T-shirts , Warm hat/ gloves, a good shoe, a sun protection cream. Woolen cap and hand gloves. Warm jacket or a sweater and also a wind-cheater.

Do cell phones work on the way to Sandakphu Tour ?

Darjeeling is the last place where you’ll get mobile network. Make sure you finish your important telephone calls before reaching Manyvanjang the starting point of your trek and Please inform family members about poor connectivity on the Tour.

Meals and drinks expect on Tour ?

The meals are included in our price of the tour and they are taken in lodges; we will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where we stay overnights and our will guide will choose and stop for lunch on available place every day and we recommends you to bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every places as well.

How early should I book my Tour ?

We recommend you to book your trip in few month advances. Even you arrive and want to organize your trip we accommodate However, for Tour like Darjeeling region we need to reserved the accommodation so we highly recommend earliest is best for us.

First Aid ?

to heal minor injuries, cuts, or burns, carry your own small first aid kit with basic medicines and bandages. with Torch with extra battery or head light in important.

Tour with Local Company ?

Booking the Himalaya Trek and Tour directly with a local company is 100% safe and reliable cost. You can book via online, and your payment will be secure. There are more then hundreds of local agencies in Darjeeling who are organizing the Sandakphu-Singalila Ridge Trek and Tour from Darjeeling.

Not only to save money, but it will also be a great support to the local economy if you book your Darjeeling Sandakphu - Singalila Ridge Trek and Tour with a local company. It will be easy to communicate about the tour if you go with the local agency. They have well-field experience and updated information.

Why Tour with us ?

At Ashmita Trek & Tours, we aim to provide the best tour and trekking and tour experience to our guests. our love for Darjeeling is immense, and we are passionate about showing visitors the authentic side of this beautiful country. 

Since 2007, we have been working with one of the oldest and most reputable trekking companies in Darjeeling to run our Sandakphu Singalila Ridge tour. From one local trekking and tour company we strive to grow together and support the local economy.

Note

Singalila National Park timing – Restrictions in Sandakphu Tour and Trek :

The trail to Sandakphu mostly runs inside Singalila National Park. During monsoon, no permit is issued inside the Park (boundary starts just after Tumling phatak) and the annual closure of the national park is from 15th June to 15th September. So Sandakphu trek remains CLOSED from 15th June to 15th September every year.

Though the trekking trail frequently enters Nepal you don’t need a Nepal visa for this trek foreigners. need carry four photocopies of your passport and Indian visa along with the original. A few copies of your recent passport size photos can be handy to keep.

Stay restrictions imposed on foreigners visiting Sandakphu Singalila Ridge Tour and Trek 2022

Starting from December 2021 Indian authorities are not allowing foreigners to stay in Nepal side while walking on the Singalila ridge. Non-Indian citizens are only allowed to stay inside India and not in any accommodation which is in Nepal. So for foreign nationals, the accommodations are GTA operated Govt trekkers huts within Singalila National Park and private lodge/ homestay. This is enforced on spot by the Indian paramilitary personnel stationed at various check posts along the trail on the India – Nepal border.

Customer Reviews

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    Judy S, Australia - November 13, 2023

    We did the Jeep tour 2 nights and 3 days to sandakphu. We were lucky, we had great sunrise views of the mountains at Tonglu and sandakphu. The scenery along the way was beautiful. Our guide Dawa Lama looked after us so well, counselling us about altitude sickness, which we didn’t get. We visited Chitrey on the way. The roads were rough for the last leg of the journey (road gangs are working on them, so they will improve) and our driver Sandeep drove skilfully and safely. We loved our Sandakphu trip.

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    Robin Hooda, India - February 10, 2023

    The drive through the pine forest on the Darjeeling - Mirik Road, especially after Ghum was wonderful. We took a side road from Sukhia to reach Maneybhanjan. The road was bumpy but the pine forests made us forget all our troubles. The tour from Chitrey to Tonglu and to Tumling was done in a Landrover. It was wonderful. Ashmita Trek and Tours did everything possible to make our trip memorable. Subash personally accompanied us, and he is the Best guide you can have in this part. The views of the snow-capped mountains from Tonglu and the warm food at Neela Didi's Shikhar Lodge at Tumling are unforgettable.

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    Bijan Bandyopadhyay, India - December 06, 2018

    I would like to convey our deepest appreciation to Mr Subash Tamang and our guide Binod for their wonderful support and guidance in planning and executing our trip to Lepchajagat and Tumling. I was very much impressed with the care ensured to a 75 years old person (myself) and 70 years old lady (my wife) . My wife was suffering from knee problem bur Binod ensured all care and attention but for which she could not have completed the trip. Also I was deeply impressed with Mr Tamang's advise not to go to Sandakfu if we have any back problem - since the last 10 KM or so is very very bumpy. Most of the tour operators are mostly interested in the pkg cost and not likely to give such advise. To sum up - I can recommebd Asmita Tek and Tours for any trip .

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    Ashok, India - December 04, 2017

    About the travels :
    A very good travels where they welcomed us warmly, explained us our package. They equipped us with everything whichever is required before the trip started. They gave good advices before the trip started. Eventhough we travelled in 3 vehicles in a chain, they had good communication with each other. We were not dropped anywhere to wait for the other. We were given in the next driver's hand before the earlier driver left. The trip was totally well organized. 
    About the guide :
    The guide(Dipu Lepcha) arranged from the travels was so flexible and comfortable with us. He explained every places on our trip. He explained all the risks and perks at every place. He was so good at hospitality. Also he was so patient with my parents. His communication and language was also good and comfortable as we are Tamizh people. He even helped us with our personal needs after the trip which he don't even need to do. 
    About the Singalila Jeep Driver :
    It may sound surprising or lame but believe me. Only the people who has gone through the Singalila forest will know this. There are no roads at all literally. But our driver (Tashir Tamong) made it so safe and great. He is the most skillful driver I have ever seen. He drived through all the cliffs and ridges without any fear. He was also so much humorous and patient and gentle. Totally we enjoyed to our best in our 4 day jeep safari with Ashmita Treks and Tours. At first we thought the package was overpriced. But at the end of the trip, we justified it was worth the price.

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    Lilian P, Australia - April 26, 2016

    As an older person who is not at all used to high altitudes, the thought of trekking caused me some concern, but I did want to see the mountains, especially Kanchenjunga so my companions and I decided on a 3 day jeep trek on the Singalila Ridge with Ashmita. Our driver skillfuly negotiated the rough road with ease in his 1954 Land Rover and Pemba was a brilliant guide, very attentive and informative. We were extremely lucky to have a beautiful clear morning at Sandakphu and on the road to Phalut we had breath-taking views of the Sleeping Buddha. Subash also arranged transport for us through Sikkim in a comfortable car with a very professional and knowledgeable driver, Neema. We were very well looked after throughout and felt complete confidence in the team.

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