The high hills of India are always special such as Sandakfu also known as Sandakphu. This area is located at good height of 11929 feet from sea level in West Bengal, India. The greenery with Himalaya mounts is unique place where tourist can enjoy nature. The SNP (Singalila National Park) in Darjeeling region is close to Sandakfu hills, Bengal-Sikkim boundary. Sandakfu hills are highest mounts of West Bengal having limited population. This small town is having several hostels as accommodation.
People love
trekking must reach to Sandakphu. However, for trekking people have to attain
to Maneybhanjang then Meghma, then Tonglu, then Tumling, then Gairibas, then
KalaPokhri, then Bekhey and the last point to Chitirey.
Trekkers
going through Singalila National Park will get four different stages to reach
the target. Sandakphu is one best land for trekkers. The altitude of hill is
3,636 meter which is biggest in Darjeeling region. The best part of Sandakfu is
trekkers are arriving to this place from around the corner of the world.
Loads of
reasons are there to reach Sandakphu as it is the most beautiful hill station
of India allows 180 degree panorama view of peaks. The hills that viewer can
view is Makalu, Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Lhotse, Pandim,
Kumbhakarna, Three Sisters and some more.
Tourist
going for trek event for first time must know that they have to take permission
by paying fee of Rs. 100/- each person at any of the centers available at
Tumling, Manebhajan and some more. If the fee is not paid tourist will not get
the entry of SNP (Singalia National Park). Identity proof is must at the time
of fee payment so visitors must keep the photocopy as well as original at time
of fee payment.
Hiring the
guide for reaching the destination is good option, particularly for those who
are new to the area. Guides are available at Manebhanjan location. Charges for
guide could be among Rs. 350 to 400 for single day. HGPWA (Highlander Guides
and Porters Welfare Association) is accessible to provide proper charges of
guides of the area.
People
taking phone must be aware that only Vodafone and BSNL signals are available on
the high hills of Sandakfu route. Charging the phone at lodges is possible as
they have solar power charging facility.
This amazing
spot is having countless breathtaking locations so tourist must hire the guide
or refer the booklet for complete information about the locations. Phalut is
best example located at only distance of 21kms from the town. Here tourist can
view white snow peaks and tourist doing trekking have to return from this route
only for Sandakphu.
The
beautiful view from diverse points can make the holidays special particularly
for those who are adventure lovers. Nature have given all kind of beauty spots
at Sandakphu so spending much time at this place is more appreciated by the
experts.
People also
get the chance to visit Darjeeling which is one more hill station serving the
tourist from many years.
Attaining to
Sandakfu:
Reaching
several big stations allow tourist to reach the Sandakfu easily like Kolkata is
only 624 kms away, Delhi is 1441 kms away, Nagpur is 1481 kms, Ahmedabad is
2170 kms away, and Pune is 2284 kms.
By Rail:
closest railway station is New Jalpaiguri connected to almost every big city of
India. Siliguri is close to Darjeeling town which is another way to reach
Sandakfu. The distance among Darjeeling and Siliguri is 80 km and tourist will
get the Toy Train from Siliguri to Darjeeling.
By Air: nearby
airport is located in Siliguri known as Bagdogra. The distance is 93 kms of
airport from Darjeeling. Direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati are
available for travelers, though abroad travelers have to commute to Kolkata or
Delhi first for Sandakfu.
By Bus:
frequent bus services from Darjeeling are available for Sandakfu and Darjeeling
is properly linked by road to many major cities of India. Closest other
destinations reachable through roads are Siliguri (66 kms), Gangtok (100 kms),
Kurseong (31 kms) and Kalimpong (50 kms).