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Duration:4 to 7 Days
Places Covered: Manebhanjan - Jaubari - Sandakphu - Phalut - Ramam - Rimbik
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"The one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once-by even a glimpse would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the world combined" - Mark Twain.

"Flowers are everywhere. The days are cold and the sun almost seems to play hide and seek with us". - Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore.

Darjeeling has so many places for trekking and it is easy to access also. You can reach there by Siliguri, a bustling town about 80 kilometers from Darjeeling is the gateway to the Hills. It is more convenient to travel in smaller vehicles which are available on seat sharing basis/hire, from near the Bus terminus, airport and railway station.

Day 01: Manebhanjan – Jaubari
Usually classified as an easy-moderate trek, the climb starts from Manebhanjan at the bazaar. As you walk down the main road, there is a steep hill with a short-cut trail to the left. Take this short-cut route and start climbing the hill to Chitre. After a climb of 1.5 hrs above Manebhanjan, you reach the monastery of Chitre. After 3 hrs climb from Manebhanjan you reach Megma, take tea or other refreshments at tea shops. Megma to Jaubari climb will take around 2 hrs, walk to the village where accommodation options are available. Overnight stay at Jaubari.

Day 02: Jaubari – Sandakphu
Start your climb from Jaubari, there is an arrow marked ‘Sandakphu’ take the right hand fork at the crossing, which proceeds due north-east. The trail drops for about 30 minutes to Gairibash and then climbs a hill for about couple of hrs through the forest and then descends to Kala Pokhari (2,950 m). From Kala Pokhari, climb further for two hours and then descend to Bikhey Bhanjan (3,350 m). Stop at Bikhey Bhanjan for refreshments as the steep climb to Sandakphu begins here. Finally, after a stiff climb of 1.5 hrs you will reach Sandakphu. Overnight stay in Sandakphu in any of the Trekkers’ Huts and bungalows.

Day 03: Sandakphu
Spend the day at rest to have the splendid views of the mountains namely - Everest (8,848 m), Kanghendzonga (8,586 m), Janu (7,710 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Makalu (8,475 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), Baruntse (7,129 m) and many other peaks of Nepal Himalayan range.

Day 04: Sandakphu – Phalut
Sandakphu - Phalut walk covers a distance of around 21 kms and takes 6 - 8 hrs. The climb initially proceeds north and then heads north-eastwards. This climb is the most picturesque part of the trek as it provides magnificent views of Nepal Himalayas and also the Kangchendzona mountain. After a climb of 5 hrs, you reach Sabarkum, continue your walk northwards, keep the Sangalila Ridge on the left for Phalut. The one hour trail crosses through a series of zigzags till you reach the Trekker’s Hut. From the hut, the Phalut summit is 20 minutes, reach Phalut and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mighty peaks all around. Spend overnight at Phalut.

Day 05: Phalut - Ramam
From Phalut, the route descends steeply for about 2 hrs and reaches the meeting of two streams called the Gorkhey Khola. Nestled amidst thick, lush and green forest, this a good place to take in dip in the river and cool off, as there is a about 1.5 hrs climb ahead to Samandin. From Samandin, the road descends to a small stream and again ascends south for another couple of hrs to Ramam Trekker’s Hut.

Day 06: Ramam - Rimbik – Ramam
Rimbik is an easy trek and takes 7 to 8 hrs, the first 2.5 hrs is on a level pathway through the forest. A paradise for birdwatchers, this part of the trek provides you a good chance to see birds like tree pies, redstarts, whistling thrushes. As the trail leaves forest, it goes steeply downhill, due south for about an hour till it crosses the Sri Khola Stream. From here, the road runs uphill, crosses forest and field till it reaches Rimbik (2,296 m), about 1.5 hrs away. Overnight stay at Rimbik, head back to Darjeeling or Siliguri next morning.