India The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and
Phalut is one of the most popular in the
Eastern Himalayas, owing not only to the stupendous vistas of the Kangchenjunga and Everest ranges which it affords, but also to its seasonal wildflowers and opportunities for
birdwatching. Treks begin at
Manebhanjan which is (approx. 1 hour by road) from
Darjeeling.
Ascent The Sandakphu trekking routes inside the Singalila National Park have four legs or stages. • Manebhanjan to
Meghma – height : This is a 4-hour trek through the lower forest. The route goes via Chitre. • Meghma to
Gairibans – height : There are two alternative trekking routes. They respectively go via
Tonglu – height and
Tumling – height . From Tumling, a shorter trail cuts through Nepal and Jaubari – height . Jaubari is ward no 07 of jamuna VDC ilam. • Gairibans to Sandakphu – height • Sandakphu to Phalut – height : It is a one-day trek via Sabarkum – height covering .
Descent • Retracing the way back to Manebhanjan. • A steep descent to the village of Sirikhola on the banks of the River Sirikhola, via Gurdum – height , and from there to
Rimbick.
Panorama of Peaks seen from Sandakphu and Phalut Baruntse – height ,
Chamlang – height ,
Numbur – height ,
Hunku Chuli – height ,
Chomo Lonzo – height ,
Kyashar – height ,
Mera Peak – height Lhotse – height , Makalu – height , Mount Everest – height ,
Nuptse – height , Kanchenjunga – height , Rathong – height , Kabru N – height , Kokthang – height , Simvo – height , Frey – height , Kabru S – height , Kabru Dome – height , Kabru Forked – height ,
Pandim – height , Tinchenkhang – height , Jupono – height ,
Pauhunri – height ,
Shudu Tsenpa – height ,
Jomolhari – height
Villages At Glance: Gorkhey, Bhareng, Gairibas, Meghma, Maneybhanjyang, Rammam, Srikhola, Sepi, Molley, Gurdum. ==Gallery==