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19 Nov,2018  Siliguri:  Himalayas calling!!!!!!!!!!!


The scenic beauty of Himalayas lies in the region of Sandakphu (11,929 ft) , the highest point of Singalila range in Darjeeling district of West Bengal,India.
Four of the five highest peaks in the world, Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from its summit.

ROUTE :

BACKPACKING , EUPHORIC , CURIOUS & HAPPY!!!!!
Land Rover , trekking ,zigzag rocky path ,  Thrilling  experience …
The trekking routes inside the Singalila National Park have four legs or stages:
Manebhanjan to Meghma (2600 m): This is a 4-hour trek through the lower forest. The route goes via Chitre.
Meghma to Gairibans (2621 m): There are two alternative trekking routes. They respectively go via Tonglu (3070 m) and Tumling (2900 m). From Tumling, a shorter trail cuts through Nepal and Jaubari (2750 m).

Gairibans to Sandakphu (3636 m)
Reached SANDAKPHU Summit (3636 m)  ….SUNSET VIEW  ……Colour changes of the mighty “The Sleeping Buddha ''



Temperature : Aprox zero degree celcius  …. Freezing cold .. Trekkers hut

Waking up to a beautiful view of sunrise …..


       
 Sipping through a cup of coffee  and snow flakes   ….


Captivating view , Friendly  local, Good food

BEAUTIFUL Mountain , beautiful land scape , grassy meadows.....





So Explore , Dream , Discover....


Why  not next ???????
Sandakphu to  Phalut  ( 3600m)
Take only memories  ….. Leave only  footprints …..
                                                                                            -Unleashed wings.

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