West Bengal · Medium grade
Sandakphu
Four of the world's five highest peaks visible from one ridge, including Everest and Kangchenjunga. You sleep in village huts and cross the border repeatedly without noticing.
6 days, Medium grade, up to 3,636m. Best season: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr. Base: Manebhanjan, via Darjeeling. Suits: Solo, Group, Couple.
How to reach it
Fly or train to Bagdogra/Siliguri, shared jeep to Darjeeling, then to Manebhanjan.
Permits
Permit at Manebhanjan and a compulsory registered guide — the trail crosses in and out of Nepal.
Gear
Serious cold-weather kit. Trekkers' huts along the way mean no tent is needed.
What it costs
From ₹11,000 per person, all-in from Manebhanjan — transport, permits, a guide where required and food on the trail. Open the live planner to price it for your own dates and party size.
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