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The two highest peaks of West Bengal, Sandakphu (3,636 m (11,929 ft)) [1] and Phalut (3,600 m (11,800 ft)) are located on the ridge. The Singalila National Park encompasses the ridge. It is noted for its views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest .
Sandakphu to Phalut (3600 m): This is the most pristine stretch of the trek, offering great views of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest. It is a one-day trek via Sabarkum (3536 m) covering 21 km. But the main problem of this Sandakphu-Phalut route is there is no water source in between so the trekker has to carry enough water to reach Phalut.
Sandakphu or Sandakpur at 3,636 m (11,929 ft) [1] is a mountain peak in the Singalila Ridge on the border between India and Nepal. It is the highest point of the ridge and of the state of West Bengal , India.
Maney Bhanjyang is the base camp for trekkers heading toward Sandakphu and Phalut. All required accessories and stuffs required for the 2–4-day trek is available here. The famous Rhododendron trek and the Himalayan Run & Trek are organised from here.
Phalut or Falut is a 3,600-metre (11,800 ft) mountain and the second highest peak of West Bengal, India. Part of the Singalila Ridge in the Himalayas, it is located at the border of the Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim and of Nepal. It is located inside the Singalila National Park. A small bunkhouse is near the top of the peak and is ...
Sandakphu 11,929 ft (3,636 m) and Phalut 11,800 ft (3,600 m) are the highest points in West Bengal. [2] Jorebunglow Sukhiapokhri CD block is bounded by the Darjeeling Pulbazar CD block on the north, Rangli Rangliot and Kurseong CD block on the east, Mirik CD block on the south and Panchthar and Ilam districts in Province No. 1 of Nepal on the west.
A trekker entering the Meghma village towards Sandakphu. Meghma as the name suggest is covered by clouds most of the time. The tourist or the guests entering Meghma is welcomed by the Buddhist monastery because the cloud is a magician here which conceals and reveals the monastery. Built in the early fifties, it is one of the prominent ...
It lies on the trekking route from Mane Bhanjang to Sandakphu (the highest peak in West Bengal), and is roughly halfway between the steep final stretch of the trek from Gairibans to Sandakphu. The word, "Pokhri" means "lake" and "kala" means "dark" in Nepali , and the village is named after a local lake with dark waters or a lake whose water is ...