Witness a wide panoramic view of some of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu from the same spot. You get to trek through the Singalila National Park that is extremely beautiful and rich in biodiversity. Since the Sandakphu trek is situated at the border you get to witness the beauty of two countries, India and Nepal together. You can enjoy a blend of cultures from West Bengal and Eastern Nepal. You get a unique experience of trekking through dense Bamboo forests with a mix of terrains and abundant flora and fauna. You can witness the famous “Sleeping Buddha” range. It is the only trek in India from where you can witness both Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga. The sunrise and sunset views through the trek are majestic, you can see the sun rising above the sea of clouds from the Sandakphu top. In winters the Sandakphu trek offers a thrilling experience of snow trekking and camping in snow.
What makes Sandakphu special
Located at about 3,636 m (11,930 ft) on the India–Nepal border
Famous for panoramic views of:
Mount Everest
Kangchenjunga
Lhotse
Makalu
Known as the “Balcony of the Himalayas” because of its wide 180° mountain view