🌄 Sandakphu–Phalut Trek via Sepi: Day-by-Day Experience

The Sandakphu–Phalut trek is a rare Himalayan trail where every day feels different — bamboo forests, flower-filled meadows, rolling ridges, and finally, the world’s tallest mountains in one frame.

Day 1: Siliguri to Sepi (Drive)

• Net Ascend: +1,830 m | Net Descend: 0
• Distance: 125 km drive | 6 hrs
  A scenic drive from the plains to the hills. Sepi, a quiet village at 6,400 ft, marks the start of your trek.

Day 2: Sepi to Samanden

• Net Ascend: +415 m | Net Descend: 0
• Distance: 14 km | 7–8 hrs
  Walk through bamboo and oak forests before emerging into a picture-perfect meadow village — Samanden at 7,760 ft.

Day 3: Samanden to Molley

• Net Ascend: +1,055 m | Net Descend: 0
• Distance: 10 km | ~7 hrs
  A steady climb through thinning forests and ridges brings you to Molley (11,220 ft), with wide-open Himalayan views.

Day 4: Molley to Sabargram via Phalut

• Net Ascend: +180 m | Net Descend: –130 m
• Distance: 17.5 km | 8–9 hrs
  The longest day, but unforgettable. From Phalut (11,810 ft), see the Everest cluster and the full Kangchenjunga range. Camp at Sabargram.

Day 5: Sabargram to Aal

• Net Ascend: +35 m | Net Descend: 0
• Distance: 13 km | 7–8 hrs
  A ridge walk with constant views of valleys on both sides. Camp at Aal (11,570 ft) under a starlit sky.

Day 6: Aal to Gurdum via Sandakphu

• Net Ascend: +110 m | Net Descend: –1,380 m
• Distance: 10 km | ~7 hrs
  Climb to Sandakphu (11,930 ft), the “Balcony of the Himalayas,” for views of four of the world’s five tallest peaks. Descend through rhododendron forests to Gurdum (7,395 ft).

Day 7: Gurdum to Sepi, Drive to Siliguri

• Net Ascend: 0 | Net Descend: –305 m
• Distance: 4 km trek (3 hrs) + 125 km drive (6 hrs)
  A short, easy descent through pine and bamboo forests leads back to Sepi. Drive down to Siliguri with the Himalayas etched in memory.

🌟 Why This Trek?

• See Everest, Lhotse, Makalu & Kangchenjunga in one frame
• Experience a changing landscape every single day
• A perfect blend of forests, meadows, and high ridges

Inclusions

• Offloading of luggage as per packing list. (Duffel bag would be provided)
• Travel to and from base camp
• Arrangements for stay - tents / tea houses, sleeping bags
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner - after reaching the base camp

Exclusions

• Airfare and hotel cost
• All meals in transit
• Travel Insurance & medical insurance if needed

Who can join?

This is a high altitude trek in himalayas. Trekking experience is necessary for you to join the trek. Each participating trekker would have to pass a fitness test.

What happens after I pay?

You will receive confirmation email which will contain "Trek Registration Link"
Please fill the required information and enclose required documents
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