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What are the viewpoints of the Sandakphu trek?

Sandakphu is the highest point on the Singalila ridge, standing at 11,950 feet above sea level. It is located near the Indo-Nepal border in the Singalila National Park in West Bengal. Sandakphu is the highest peak in both the West Bengal and the Nepalese districts of Mechi. While on the Sandakphu trek, you get a stunning vista of four of the world's five highest peaks, a surreal hike stretched over a long distance, and several unique and lovely sites to visit on your trek to make your adventure epic.

  • Chitrey: Start your journey at Chitrey for an unforgettable experience. The area is lushly green, with towering pines, firs, and oaks functioning as steadfast friends on this voyage. The location also contains a lovely monastery, which provides spiritual refreshment at the start of a long journey.
  • Tonglu: It is one of the highest peaks of the Singalila Ridge and a small town that serves as a rest stop for hikers. The awe-inspiring sight of sparkling Tonglu Lake with crystal pure water will take your breath away. You can see the snow-capped summits of the Singalila and Kanchenjunga ranges from here.
  • Samanden: It is a picture-perfect village full of vegetable fields, small areas of pine trees, wooden cottages, and lovely gardens. It's the type of village where you'd like to live.
  • Tumling: The gorgeous surroundings of Tumling, marked by the thick greenery of winter trees, are another beautiful destination on your trip to Sandakphu. Tumling, a small village in Nepal, is located close to Sandakphu and offers an ideal opportunity to experience a change in the cultural climate. The path from Tumling is peppered with vibrant plants and bits of green and brown.
  • Srikhola: This peaceful settlement in the Darjeeling district is bordered by chestnuts, birches, rhododendrons, and magnolia. A beautiful river of the same name flows here. The srikhola hanging wooden bridge is another highlight of this location.

Sandakphu is a beautiful location where you must enjoy the natural beauty of the adjoining places as well. Go to this trekking destination with Glacier Trek and Adventures to captivate tonnes of beautiful memories.