Destination Sandakphu-Falut

1. for rain....it comes to kolkata in june but to hills in may.

2. cost form kolkata to kolkata (keep a margin +-10%)
only sandakphu 1500-2000
sandakphu - phatut - gorke- rimbik : 2500-3000
sandakphu - phatut - singalila pass - uttare : 2500

for huts contact...

West Bengal Tourist Bureau, 3/2 Benoy Badal Dinesh Bagh (East], Calcutta - 700 001 (Beside Stephen House). 'Tel: 033-22488271, 033-22488272

W.B. Tourism Development Corporation, 3/2 Benoy Badal Dinesh Bagh (East), 1st Floor, Calcutta 700 001. Tel: 033-22485917

W.B. Tourism Development Corporation (HQ) Netaji Indoor Stadium, Ground Floor Entrance: VIP Gate, Calcutta 700 001 Tel: 033-22488286, 033-22487318

Tourist Bureau, Govt. of west Bengal Howrah Railway Station Counter, Howrah Tel: 033-26602518

there are some private lodges too in sandakphu(instant booking possible except april & oct) for phalut its only Govt trekkers hut. In gorke or uttare u will get private lodges.


Njoy trekking

Babu

http://www.holidayhomeindia.com/tif_eng_ban_1.htm

This is a very useful link. Contact no. and address of DGHC office is given here.

Somnath

thanx Somnath...i was looking for the address of DGHC to give it to uppal.

Uppal, contact directly to DGHC(darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) coz they are the sole propritor of the lodges.....and WB tourism acts just like an agent....

babu

hi all,

as monsoon is knocking the doors...I am suggesting a little variation to those planning to trek in darjeeling region.

as i have mentioned....its not enjoyable going to Sandakphu during monsoon, May-September. But monsoon also brings with her a vase full of Rhododendron... go to singalila national park....not for the panorama of worlds highest pics but for the flowers.

BARSE is a rhododendron sanctuary and in full bloom in july-sept.


here is the link to an article in a popular travel magazine, BHRAMAN, published monthly from kolkata....
http://www.bhraman.com/this_month/article2.html

its more or less motorable...only a small one day moderate walk is needed. from hille to Barse. Resting places are there…no way it should be classified as hard trek….i.e. anyone can go and bewilder in the flowery valley.

and if u have enough time end energy u can give a try to Sandakphu and then move on towards BARSE, there is trek route.....

Njoy

babu

Somnath,

After reading abt it, i want to go on this route. But, i have just completed one, and took 2 weeks off from work for it. I think i will have to do it next yr.

What is the best time for this trek ?

although its for somnath but still....

where do u want to go??? sandakphu-phalut or Hille-barse

check from the front of this thread to get all(almost) info abt sandakphu-phalut. refer to page one post #12

for Hille-barse....its time.....july to sept. (thats why i have posted it right now.. )

check the bhraman link

babu

Come on Babu.

Nice info, you are providing. Thanks.
2 weeks leave? And it was approved? You are lucky Aztec; I want to apply there . We went to Sandakphu during late April and we were lucky we found flowers and snow both. I’ve seen Rodo and magnolia during late April / May in this region but of course the timing as suggested by Babu for Barse is the best.
I think you are planning for the combined one and also can understand it is tough to come twice for the almost same trail. Then best possible timing could be this only.

for that follow this route guide (only trek)

manebhanjang -> joubari/gairibas -> sandakphu -> phalut -> gorke -> hille -> barse -> hille

6-7 days of well paced trek. take precaution from heavy rain.

from hille u will get jeep to return siliguri jorthang etc etc.

now we know u r the lucky one....but as u suggest that u r lonely ....sponsor me and somnath and we wiil make u happyaztec..

Njoy
babu

Very funny Babu !

Barse seems fantastic. As we will be in the area in a week, one question, where is BARSE? have not found it on the map. Is it in Sikkim or in West Beng?

Going there!!!!

its in sikkim....

click on the link in post#19 to get info....here it is again...
here is the link to an article in a popular travel magazine, BHRAMAN, published monthly from kolkata....
http://www.bhraman.com/this_month/article2.html


i will try to start a new thread tomorrow giving more datails.

are ur coming on 5th june to kolkata confirmed???

babu

Oh YES That is very much confirmed, booked, and so forth! We are currently packing the last of our tidbits, leaving for the airport early saturday morning (4 am !) Well drop you a mail or give you a ring upon arrival!

Cheers babu, c u soon

written one travelogue of this trek and india travelogue has selected it to bring out online.... u can visit their site
http://www.indiatravelogue.com and then find it in recent updates or trekking/adventure group

also the direct link is
http://www.indiatravelogue.com/adve/trek/singalila.html

ur feedbacks are precious

"The peaks are much closer from Phalut, but the majesty of the panorama is experienced at Sandakphu."

This is a very common debate and that’s the conclusion Babu!!!! Nice posting and thanks for sharing . Bad weather is a challenge between Sandakphu and Phalut. A resting spot could help a lot but again, who will do it?
Lets pray, so that our @#$%& Govt. becomes kind enough to make this beautiful trail more popular.

- Somnath

no, no, please dont make phalut and singalila too popular..... its ok if a handful of entusiasts go there....but if the full tourist flood of sandakphu (ya flood, I mean it, due to landrover service between manebhanjang and sandakphu) goes ahead to phalut then the plache will lose its glory.

I think u wont be happy to see even sandakphu as dirty and crouded as darjeeling..!!