Sandakphu Trek | Detailed | Winter Jan 2020
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- #Sandakphu is the highest peak of West Bengal, India with an altitude of 3636m above sea level. We trekked here for 8 days, halting at Majua, #Tonglu, #Kalipokhri, #Sandakphu, #Gurdum & #Srikhloa. Timestamps are provided below :-
1:50 | Trekking map
13:00 | Singalila National park entry pass rates
19:04 | Megma
20:50 | Reaching Tonglu
23:18 | Important info on GTA room booking
30:10 | Reaching Kalipokhri
33:38 | Kalipokhri homestay tour
33:38 | Important info about food cost
39:14 | Sunrise at kalipokhri
41:10 | Start of trek to Sandakphu
52:23 | first glimpse of Sandakphu and snowfall starts
53:56 | Reached SANDAKPHU
58:48 | Sunrise at Sandakphu
1:01:44 | Verglas - Important information
1:04:36 | Sandakphu tour - checking out Nepal border
1:28:10 | Srikhola GTA hut is closed - alternative arrangements provided
The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu is one of the most popular ones in the Eastern Himalayas due to the grand vistas of the #Kangchenjunga range and the Everest range which can be seen from the ridge, and also for the seasonal rhododendron blooms and birding.
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Great view 👌😍 I also been to this place many times but the best time was this please click ua-cam.com/video/sdTeFraraC0/v-deo.html
Lovely documentary on the trip to Sandakphu. I have been to Sandakphu many a times but have never been blessed by snow. This (video) was a real experience of snowy, white Sandakphu. Thank you for sharing.
@@sahilagarwal4480 no worries betta
Alright✌️🤘👍
today is 1st jan and i am waching it
Hello, I did this trekking from Darjeeling to Sandakphu in Dec 1973 as an eighteen year old lad. There was nothing at Sandakphu at that time. Only a trek route and a dilapidated wooden silk-route days inn with bunk beds to spend the night, free of cost as no one was there to receive money from us. But we enjoyed it so much with our college mates !
Nice sir...would love to know more about your experience..if you have any old photographs it would be excellent to see and relive your experience..you can send me low quality files on WhatsApp 9874068941...
Discovered this channel so late, I must say that this channel is a chest of treasures. This is a very well explained, calm, soothing, and beautiful video. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!...I am planning to bring more such experiences in future..fingers crossed. ..Glad you liked it...Thanks
Excellent video. Very informative. Beautifully made. Thanks for sharing
Thank you
Probably best shots taken @the very primetime...it's one of the best vdo vlog on sandakphu 4 sure🥂👌
Thanks.
Wonderful video and fully detailed. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lockdown e boshe bhetor er traveller mon ta k shantona ditey prayi ami ar amar husband travel videos dekhi. Apnar ei video etto bhalo legeche ki bolbo! Khub sundor shoot korechen, narration tao khub engaging yet crisp, and magnificent few clicks. Specially, at 39.17 to 42 mins...amar ga e knata diyeche eta bhebe what you must have felt at that time, witnessing such a sunrise! Ashadharon legeche. I hope this lockdown ends soon and we again hit the trekking trails witnessing such breathtaking views😊
Thank you. Sotti...jara trekking kore tarai ekmatro feel korte parbe...it is tough to forsee when things will be normal again...we may need to live with this pandemic as a new normal...the whole tourism industry is severely hit compared to other sectors...hope to go out into treks soon. Cheers.👍
Arijit Sen as a trekker ami ekhono beginner, I have a long way to go. Kintu pahaar er prem anek choto theke. Dhob dhobe shada rongta je eto sundor hotey pare, bhablei obak lage. Jani hoyto konokichui ager moton thakbe na, tobu asha rakhi shob thik hoye jaowar. 😊
অসাধারণ উপস্থাপনা 👍 দারুন লাগলো 👌
Thanks
Wow so beautiful I really miss my hometown I will come back soon I'm staying in Jammu and Kashmir
Always welcome
@@ArijitSen ok thanks u so much sir
Awesome video on Sandakphu. Very informative, breath taking views and really helpful
Glad you liked it!
dada darun korachen video ta
thanks..
Glad that you guys enjoyed your stay with us and had fun memories at kanchanjunga.Our goal is to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Thanks for choosing to stay with us!"😇🙏
Yes it was memorable. Snowman making
Very nicely edited. The information provided is helpful. thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing view and nice video, after watching you walking on snow i am also planning for this trek
You should! all the best
i watched the full video.. you make me feel that im there. love from bangladesh.
Thanks brother
We had also halted at that same Tonglu hut ,for our Sandakphu journey , two years ago...the rest house was pretty good, the rooms were comfortable & had seen the beautiful Kanchenjunga from our very first room ...What a beautiful place !!! Can never forget those days.
Yes..it is a wonderful place. One can never get bored here.
Yes, Sir & we stayed at that Nepal Villa ,hotel in Sandhakphu ... The Kanchenjunga was very much clear & so close to us , mesmerizing , unforgettable experience..❤️❤️❤️
@@parnaghoshbhowal5314 nice
This has to be the best and most informative vdo about sandakphu trek. . . Thnk u arijit for the beautiful information. . . I am a resident of darjeeling nd has to been to sandakphu trek alot of times. . . nd all the information u gave is 100% genuine. . . . unlike other vdos. . . thnk u brother. . u got a new subscriber . .
So nice of you. thanks
Beautiful videography and thanks for sharing such wonderful experience !! It would be really some experience if I can plan for it one day :-)
Yes..pls do plan it..it will be wonderful
Darun...khub informative...khub sundor..
Thanks dada
32. 53: "what better than a bowlful of kichdi..." come on who comes to Darjeeling and haves kichdi during winters? The next time you come and it starts snowing, try Thukpa. You will love it, I am sure. Thank you, however, for the amazing trip - it is always so refreshing to visit Sandakphu and the memories we have of the wonderful hills up in the mountains.
Yes. Definitely thukpa is a wonderful option to have...thanks for viewing
Dhapa da dhapa da dhapada is realy amezing
😂😂😂
Kaka... Many videos went through my list... But truly... Ur one got me stuck... U did an amazing work .... Lots of love...❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😀
Now that's something u call a brief description... 👌👌👏👏👏
😂😂😂
Such a nice and informative work.. kudos
Thanks
It was like watching an awesome movie..I'm from Darjeeling itself and have visited Sandakphu many times..and the feel I got by watching ur video is just awesome.. really nostalgic.. Really appreciate your work, ur courage and ur trek.. Stay healthy and keep trekking ♥👍
Thanks Avinash...appreciate your kind words..it will motivate me further to make many more such videos.
Loved your video and trekking, amazing 🙌👏
Thank you
So nice vedio. I love the journey
Thanks madam
It's not the end for me it will go on. I am bengali so I can understand every word of yours.great details and good journey
Thanks and cheers
Thanks 🙏 I am from north bengal and learned so much from your travel blog. Keep it up.
My pleasure 😊
Very informative and mind blowing white canvas. nice video graphy, smart voice over too.
Thanks...Glad you liked it.
@@ArijitSen please give the budget 🙏
This was really an awesome making. The video was so much detailed. You have represent everything which are required to plan this trek for others. So much helpful this was.Thank you and Keep going.❤️
Thank you so much!
ei video ta te ja dekhiye diley, tomr fan hoe gelam...
Thanks...means a lot
Beautiful video and very informative too. Good work
Thank you
Love to watch your videos.
Thank you for sharing your expriences with us. I will planing a trek with my friends from kolkata to sandakphu in december 2020. I believe that your informations will be helpful for us.
Thanks for guidance SIR....
Happy to know that I have been able to help you out...best of luck for your trek...thanks for viewing...will bring more such informative videos in future
Great job! Very detailed and informative
Glad it was helpful!
Lucky u all😍😍👍👍 very nice vdo n info👍
So nice of you
Hi I am from kalimpong working place is new delhi I waching yours beautiful video beautiful sandakpu thanks for all video's God bless you all who make this video have safe journey always also in feature God bless you
Thanks
So so amazing place and thank you for speaking in English ,I really enjoyed watching your video
Glad you enjoyed it
enjoyed every bit of the video
Thanks
A fantastic vlog.....although its a bit too long but its informative & well documented...very well done...
Thanks
Arijit, do not think of the subscribe button. People who knows will understsnd and appreciate. Lovely video
Yes..you are correct..
Really detailed video on Sandakphu. Can get the full information about transport, food and other cost from here. Looking forward to more such videos
Thanks...yes more are in planning...will share in some time
I treak it in the year 1977, but no snow found, you are Luckye...
Nice to know sir..I was not born then also...I have heard that there was not many accommodation at that time..I saw one file picture of sandakphu at that time.. people used to camp in tents, there at that time I think..how different do you find the place now compared to 1977...would love to know..pls share your experiences.
Beautiful detailed video
Thanks
Awesome video.. Darun laglo Arijit da.. ekta choto information nebar chilo..
January te Sandakphu jabo amra. Sob bookings done hoyegeche amader even land rover o amra book kore niyechi. But we r going with land rover . Tomra jokhon trek korchiley kono tire mark dekhlam na. ??
Amader somoy land rover could only come up to kalipokhri..tarpor setao bondho hoe jay..bcoz of heavy snowfall...tai kono tyre marks nei..
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Simply beautiful. 💕
Thanks
@@ArijitSen 🤗🤗🤗
I will trek on APRIL Or SEPTEMBER. 😊🇳🇵🗻💕💕💕💕
Best of luck
Very well presented.
Thanks
Unbelievable wonderful video. Cannot imagine a better place in India which resembles Switzerland. Why don't you put English captions while you talk in Bengali so that we can understand. Very good life partner for you who travels in such difficult treks. Hats off to Soumitra. Kanagarajan and family from Tamil Nadu.
Thanks sir. will put in the English captions for the bengali parts as well..
Really detailed video sir. I just want to know about the shoe spikes. Is it rented or bought and from where?
These were micro spikes. I had bought it online from Amazon. Did not find anywhere to rent it then.
@@ArijitSen okay. Thankyou
'mazing.. i have been here 2 times. once in April and once in Oct.. never really got this kind of a view.. i think I have to reconsider my decisions and get here late Dec in Christmas 21.
Yes...best of luck
Such a inspiresing video dada. Love the brief of you. Just one words its awesome. Try Everest base camp dada your wel to go there's. Love although
Thanks brother
NYC video man. my query is from where u booked the guide? and if it is a 6 day trek then who pays for guide's stay and fooding during the whole trip?
thanks..i took the guide from guide's association at manebhanjan. you need to pay for the guide. it was approx1100 per day which includes his fooding and lodging.
@@ArijitSen u r insta id?
@@EpicSafar @arijitexplores
Great work sir...
Thanks a ton
Such a calm and cool personality you are. Watched full video with smile on my face. Good work! keep going. Best wishes
Thanks a lot
Valo hoyeche.... Bt onek expectation niye bosechilam je banglay akta valo tour blog dekhbo..... Bt hotash holam english voice over dekhe...... Otherwise video is too good
Thanks for viewing..will keep in mind regarding bengali vlogging.
simply brilliant videography .
Thank you
@@ArijitSen watching the entire journey, simply mesmerised by the view. Few times planned but failed to go but next time definitely . By the way what is the best time in the year to visit .
This place can be trekked all year round except the monsoons..to enjoy the snow u can choose mid jan, Feb, early march.....
Really loved it sir!
Thanks
We trekked in the exact same route on 12th January,2020. But one thing I must say, u missed aal point which is mere 1km from sandakphu village. I clicked some great photos there. Our teenager guide Dawa Sherpa told about that place. I’m very thankful to him 😇
And it’s like revisiting those days. That cute little dog of kalipokhri, that signboard of singalila national park, that room of sandakphu gta hut and obviously the descent through the bamboo forest 💌
Yes..you are correct..we did not go there..we knew about the point but it was so full of snow that we decided to stay back and enjoy the view from Sandakphu only...however, the view from aal is spectacular, I heard.
We are planning a trek around 16th Jan 2021, what type of weather can we expect, can we go beyond Sandakphu? Plz help..
Johnny u can't go beyond Sandakphu.
Is it ok to plan for beginners?? I'm planning around early December..I don't want heavy snow..
yes early dec is good. there should not be heav snow, but will be cold. Sandakphu is a beginner trek. aut i will advise you to do same cardio exercises from now 5 days a week, if you are not doing anything.
Dada...Trekking equipments like Gaiters, walking stick, etc we are getting for rent. But do we get these snow crampons as well somewhere? Or if we are required to buy...where do we get them?
I was wearing microspikes...usually the same is also available on rent with the people from where u got the others on rent...nahole you can buy on Amazon.. sometimes it is also available in Decathlon.
Can you help me with some contacts from where I may rent a microspike? Its not available with TTK (where I'm renting my other equipments).
Sir I loved your video ❤️it was so authentically shot that a person can observe an aesthetic view of the place.
Sir there was this music which catches my heart it starts after when you were telling about the usage of crampons on the snowy or icy roads to hold a grip. Around - 1:03:44
Glad you liked it. Thanks !
@@ArijitSen sir can you please tell me the name of that music?
@@akhilsen4 i took it randomly from youtube audio library..can't recall the name
Salute guys!
thanks
Exact date ta kobe...?
Please janaben
Jan 1st week e gechilam
Can you please suggest how many layers of thermal sweater socks etc is required for this type of weather.. That will be helpful.
After your basic clothing, you can put on a fleece jacket, then a down jacket or any other outer padded jacket.
If it gets too cold than you can add a thermal before your basic clothing.
The idea is while you are trekking you may feel very hot, in that case u can easily take off the external down/ padded jacket. But after reaching the camp site or while u r resting along the way, do not open any of the layers because you may catch cold immediately and turn sick. Let the body temperature come down slowly and then take of your layers if required one by one.
I carried normal socks and a woollen one for night time while sleeping
@@ArijitSen Thank you for your valuable suggestions😀. Planning for a trip actually. Your video is very helpful. Thank you for such an informative video 👍.
@@sangitachatterjee3458 welcome
dada i really like your video specially the way u r telling us the story.i too like the way u speak about the precautionary steps required for trekking and wearing spikes to avoid accident and slippery i mean that demo how will someone get slip.
Thanks bhai
Eagerly waiting for your next trip..
Did you trekked through a company or alone planned ?
planned with family
Sir, Spikes vara pawa jbe manebhanjan die? naki amakei kine nie jete hbe.? Im Going on 25th Dec.
Microspikes manebhanjan e sure noy pawa jay kina .apni ekbar apnar guide k jiges kore nin..o better bolte parbe...Kolkata teo khoj nie dekhte paren if someone can lend
@@ArijitSen Thank you Sir 🙏
Incredible journey. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoyed every bit of it. Congratulations!
By the way, what camera/lens and trekking stick (make) you all have used?
Glad you enjoyed it! we have used Nikon D750 & D850 along with kit lense. Gopro 7. trekking pole we took from Decathlon.
@@ArijitSen thank you so much. Look forward to many such posts. Stay blessed!
Thanks sir
Will please share the equipment used for photography stlll and video both. Thanks.
Will do soon in details...however, i used Nikon D850 (still), GoPro Hero 7 (video) for this trek.
দাদা winter trek করার জন্য ভালো সময় কোনটা হবে জানুয়রী না ফ্রেব্রুয়ারী??
Both months are ideal for sandakphu..you can go in either of them..
Nice video
Thanks
Darun
Thanks
Thanks for the informations. Planning to go there
Have fun!
Very informative and amazing video 👌
One request, can you make a video on your trekking equipments (jackets, shoes etc)?
Thanks for viewing...yes i will plan one such video on trekking equipment.
I went to Sandakphu in 1990 - there were 2 huts on top. One with beds and in the other, a forest dept. employee lived with his daughter.
It is strange to see 3-storied buildings after 30 years..... we have to walk farther & farther to find true solitude.
long time sir. it is the unfortunate reality. hard to find a place where the reverse is happening
Very well documented.
I am planning myself to go on around end of Jan 2021 (24-25th).
Few questions regarding this:
1) Is it a good time?
2) Which group did u go for the trek, any contacts?
Yes it is a good time. There should be good snow cover then. You should be prepared for extreme cold.
I went along with my family. I took a local guide Tshering along with us. However many groups do it like India hikes, Himalaya trekkers to name a few big ones.
@@ArijitSen Thank you Arijit da, may i get the contact of Tshering the local guide so that I may contact him for the trek
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Very nice video. Will feb be a good time to visit tumling/tonglu with 2 kids; one being 5 yrs old?
Yes..you may get snow cover also..if u r going by car, there should be no issues..it will be cold definitely. Hence have adequate warm clothes with yourself specially for the kid...if u r trekking, it may get difficult for the 5yr old to cover the long distance on foot.
@@ArijitSen Thank You so much
Wonderful & mesmeraizing. Just a query -
What precautionary measures you took for your feet apart from microspikes and gaiters to save your feet from cold?
when i was not trekking, i used to wear a pair of woolen socks..thats it
Hey I am from Darjeeling and I watch your video it's was just too good....I remember that day 3rd of Jan 2020... Darjeeling snowfall and I was predict for snowfall on that day.....Queen of hills Darjeeling lastly honestly speaking I like so much your making video way you describe all things....much appreciated.....
Thanks a lot...yes after many yrs Darjeeling had received snowfall that day.
@@ArijitSen we hope to watch more
@@ManishChhetri336 sure
From where can I buy microspikes in Siliguri/Kolkata?
I took it from Amazon. U may try at decathlon if they keep it, not sure though
DARUN
Thanks
Asadharon ❤️
Thank you
Those people in majua are really nice
Yes you are correct.. extremely good hospitality...
which mobile network is available in the trek??
Jio, BSNL is available but in a scattered way..it is not available throughout the area. In some areas voda is also there.
Another awesome vlog. Enjoyed thoroughly.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@ArijitSen too tempting, watched again. Just want to know about mobile network situation on the way.
@@RahulSingh022 network available in scattered way and in few spots only. you need to stand there to get the tower. Thank for watching
@@ArijitSen planning to do solo, getting Bagdogra return tickets from Delhi for just 4500. Dec mid
@@RahulSingh022 nice
We went there in January 2018. We took the same route you have taken. Very memorable trek.
Nice
How was the view? Did you get to see Kanchenjunga?
@@tom.is.my.favorite2526 Yes we saw Kanchenjungha in the morning.
@@rnilu86 I am planning to go in Jan end next year...I am pretty excited 👍 thanks
@@tom.is.my.favorite2526 I just came back from Trekking Phalut last month. Earlier I trekked up-to Sandakphu only. Be prepared as it becomes very cold at Jan.
Is guide mandatory for sandakaphu tour?
Yes. If you are trekking.
Thanks for all the details in the video. It's so beautifully made.👍 If I plan to go during 25th Dec then will it be a good time to see clear view? It would be very helpful if you reply 😊
see. it depends on weather conditions. best time to go is in Oct/ Nov, but it is difficult to get snow during this time. we went in 1st week of jan and got massive snowfall...you must understand that if there is heavy snowfall, it is bad weather, if it bad weather, you get stuck at one place like what happened to us.
so if there is snowfall before you land there, you will be lucky.
I need to back at njp from phalut. But i heard share car is not available from phalut. Please advice me what i do. Because my trek will going to end at phalut. Already i booked trekker hut and train ticket. So i worry. Guide me. Thank you..
Sir, when are you going, I mean which month ? In the winters, car cannot reach even sandakphu due to snow on road..however from Phalut you can come down to srikhola via gorkhey...from srikhola car is available..it will be tough to come down in one day as the distance is quite long...hence one stay at gorkhey will help.
@@ArijitSen I will go from Kolkata at 21 Feb. I will end trekking at palut on 26th feb. And next day is my return ticket.
It is extremely difficult to reach nip station from Phalut within one day if car is not operating. It will mean you have to start early morning from phalut, then reach a point where transport is available by at least 3pm so that you can reach station in time. Can’t see any other option.
Can you book GTA trekkers Hut online?
Also what are the charges of Tour Guides and where can you book them?
Till last year there was no online portal for GTA hut booking...tour guides are available at the pass making office while entering singalila at manebhanjan. They used to take around 1000rs per day in 2020..not sure about the cost now. You can also pre book them while freezing your trek dates.
Erakm ice dada... Kon time e gechilen... Date ta kober??
Jan beginning 2020
I want to know what you wear around your calf and what is its name and cost and where i get it. Thank you..
I wear gaitors...it prevents snow from getting inside your shoes...u can buy it online. I took it from Decathlon stores...
Average food cost at tonglu GTA hut?
Nice video bro im from bangladesh but now i living in dubai i plan to visit that place could u tell me how much could cost for family and what about safty and Security?
Hi...nice to know..there are no issues with safety and security as people of the hills are extremely cooperative and friendly...if you are trying to trek, then the cost depends on how many days you want to complete the trek in. for approx 6 days it will cost you around 15k per head with min 4 members, from siliguri all walking on foot during trek, ....if you are travelling by car, then the cost will go up. but staying options are same in both cases.
Taking inspiration and ideas from your video for a trek in January. Can you tell what shoes you were using?
Hi...I was using Trek 100 shoes from Decathlon..they are quite good for going through snow and rocky terrain...however you can use other trekking shoes as well..there are plenty of options..the ankle portion of the shoe must be hard and tough to prevent your ankle from getting twisted, if u land on any loose rock, pebbles.
Hey, I too had done Sandakphu Trek and used Trek100 that I purchased from Decathlon for nearly 3k (the offer was running). I would suggest not to compromise on the shoes if you aren't a seasoned trekker.
Beautiful video and wonderfully explained. However, i think you chose the wrong time to do the trek as the grand views for which Sandakphu is famous for are not visible.
Great video, Happy trekking 👍
Hi...thanks for viewing..yes due to excessive snow we could not reach Phalut...however, we did enjoy nice views of the Kanchenjunga range from Sandakphu. Happy trekking to you also.
dec 25th er chhuti tai jabar ichhe...kintu mone onek proshno...fb te ki ei namei achhen? tahole kotha bole nebo khon...
Yes..ei namei achi
Request pathalam...ektu add kore neben pls
Well it be favourable for first time trekkers?? In the month of Jan??
there should be snow...otherwise sandakphu is ideal for beginners...be ready for extreme cold