trekking around Darjeeling

Aug 7th, 2002, 16:57

Can anyone give me any tips? My girlfiend and I want to go trekking to Sandakphu any ideas about costs? Do we need a guide?Huts?Any reccommendations to stay in Darjeeling?

Thanks in advance.

Midnite Toker · Aug 7th, 2002, 17:37

I'm sure you don't need a guide for this, but as I haven't done the trek myself I'm only going on what other people say. There seem to be enough places to stay along the route.

This site has a short description of the trek and accomodation options. Click on "Trekking" on the side menu, then "Singalila Ridge Kanchenjunga."

Aug 7th, 2002, 18:11

Thanks Mr Toker,
Looks xcellent!Much appreciated.

indiaguide · Nov 26th, 2002, 23:57

One can do Sandakphu Trekking without Guide. But it's better to trekk with a guide.On the way one can find Trekker's Hut on Tonglu- Garibas- Sandakphu. One Can book this Hut from Darjeeling or From Calcutta DGHC office.Other than that some Private lodge is there in Tungling- Kalapokhri- Sandakphu.

IainC · Nov 28th, 2002, 04:08

I have done this trek 4 times. You do not need a guide. In Darjeeling I stayed at the Aliment, which is at the top end of town, the details are in the Lonely Planet. Darjeeling is full of hotels that cover every budget. The trek to Sandakphu takes 5/6 days, if you do a circular route from Manebhanjang to Rimbik. There are huts evenly spaced about half a days walk apart. Unless it is high season there is no need to book in Darjeeling, just turn up. The costs are Rs100-200 for a bed and a dhal bhat dinner. No showers but you can get a bucket of hot water. The bus to the trail head at Manebhangjang leaves Darjeeling at 7.00AM and costs Rs30, if you sleep in a taxi cost Rs250, both take just over an hour to get there. From Rimbik there are a series of share jeeps back to Darjeeling, they take 4 hours. If you do the trek in winter you will need warm clothing for the evenings (down jacket), it gets bloody cold at night!
www.iaincochrane.co.uk for photos of the trek and Darjeeling/Sikkim area.
Happy trekking.
Iain.

indiaguide · Nov 28th, 2002, 23:58

A good Hotel In Is Main Olde Bellevue Hotel . Very near to MALL> One can have a good view Of Darjeeling City.

Annie_T · Nov 29th, 2002, 11:22

I've stayed at the Aliment a few times. It's well worth the hike up the hill as the owners are very reliable and helpful and the rooms are good. Food is so so but the atmosphere in the restaurant can be great.

indiaguide · Sep 9th, 2003, 14:22

Now guide is must for Sandakphu Trekking.You have to take guide from Forest Gate. So, upto Tanglu or Tungling you may move without guide.

avkaash · Sep 22nd, 2003, 17:07

Get in touch with A Pulger Frame of Karmi Farm
for he being an experienced trekker and owner
of the Karmi Farm House near Sandakhphu will
be of most help.
Call - 91 354 2260209
or mail him at andrewpframe@hotmail.com

Aug 7th, 2002, 16:57	#1
diverbryn Posts: n/a	trekking around Darjeeling Can anyone give me any tips? My girlfiend and I want to go trekking to Sandakphu any ideas about costs? Do we need a guide?Huts?Any reccommendations to stay in Darjeeling? Thanks in advance.

Aug 7th, 2002, 17:37	#2
Midnite Toker absconding member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 509	Singalila Ridge I'm sure you don't need a guide for this, but as I haven't done the trek myself I'm only going on what other people say. There seem to be enough places to stay along the route. This site has a short description of the trek and accomodation options. Click on "Trekking" on the side menu, then "Singalila Ridge Kanchenjunga." __________________ travel tips, blog, downloads, panorama photos, online security, tokes: the tokezone

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Nov 26th, 2002, 23:57	#4
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 330	One can do Sandakphu Trekking without Guide. But it's better to trekk with a guide.On the way one can find Trekker's Hut on Tonglu- Garibas- Sandakphu. One Can book this Hut from Darjeeling or From Calcutta DGHC office.Other than that some Private lodge is there in Tungling- Kalapokhri- Sandakphu.

Nov 28th, 2002, 04:08	#5
IainC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 194	I have done this trek 4 times. You do not need a guide. In Darjeeling I stayed at the Aliment, which is at the top end of town, the details are in the Lonely Planet. Darjeeling is full of hotels that cover every budget. The trek to Sandakphu takes 5/6 days, if you do a circular route from Manebhanjang to Rimbik. There are huts evenly spaced about half a days walk apart. Unless it is high season there is no need to book in Darjeeling, just turn up. The costs are Rs100-200 for a bed and a dhal bhat dinner. No showers but you can get a bucket of hot water. The bus to the trail head at Manebhangjang leaves Darjeeling at 7.00AM and costs Rs30, if you sleep in a taxi cost Rs250, both take just over an hour to get there. From Rimbik there are a series of share jeeps back to Darjeeling, they take 4 hours. If you do the trek in winter you will need warm clothing for the evenings (down jacket), it gets bloody cold at night! www.iaincochrane.co.uk for photos of the trek and Darjeeling/Sikkim area. Happy trekking. Iain.

Nov 28th, 2002, 23:58	#6
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 330	A good Hotel In Is Main Olde Bellevue Hotel . Very near to MALL> One can have a good view Of Darjeeling City.

Nov 29th, 2002, 11:22	#7
Annie_T Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 61	I've stayed at the Aliment a few times. It's well worth the hike up the hill as the owners are very reliable and helpful and the rooms are good. Food is so so but the atmosphere in the restaurant can be great.

Sep 9th, 2003, 14:22	#8
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 330	Now guide is must for Sandakphu Trekking.You have to take guide from Forest Gate. So, upto Tanglu or Tungling you may move without guide.

Sep 22nd, 2003, 17:07	#9
avkaash Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kolkata Posts: 16	Get in touch with A Pulger Frame of Karmi Farm for he being an experienced trekker and owner of the Karmi Farm House near Sandakhphu will be of most help. Call - 91 354 2260209 or mail him at andrewpframe@hotmail.com