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Trek to Sandakphu

Everest Range at Sunrise

Sandakphu / Sandakfu, Singalila National Park

Eastern Himalayas

Beautiful Bengal, India

 

Sandakphu / Sandakfu (3636 m; 11929 ft) is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Sikkim border, and is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge.

 

The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut is one of the most popular ones in the Eastern Himalayas due to the grand vistas of the Kangchenjunga range and the Everest range which can be seen from the ridge, and also for the seasonal wildflower blooms, red panda populations and birding. More: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandakfu

 

 

Why Sandakphu?

- because you can see 4 of the 5 Highest Peaks of the World!

- because you can experience an Unforgettable Sunrise on Kangchenjunga!

- because you can be above the Kingdom of Clouds!

- because you can ride in a vintage World War II era Land Rover!

- because Kangchenjunga beckons from Every Window!

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Uploaded on July 30, 2016
Taken on November 7, 2012