Sandakphu Trek – 4-Day Itinerary

Your trip, already structured - still fully yours.

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₹299

Manebhanjan → Tumling → Kalpokhri → Sandakphu (3,636m) → Gurdum → Srikhola → Sepi. Singalila National Park; best Oct–Dec & Mar–May.

What's included

Day-wise Google Maps routes
Gaia GPS trail file (offline)
Stay/camp areas each night
Food & chai stops
Budget sheet (per person)
Packing checklist
Safety notes
Bad-weather backup plan

For a confident, do-it-yourself trek. A stage-wise plan with the route, campsites, difficulty and the GPS track - everything you need to attempt the trail independently, at your own pace.

Before you buy, know this

This is for you if

You want a self-guided trip
You want day-wise clarity
You like travelling independently
You want stay areas, routes, food and budget in one place

This is not for you if

You want a fully booked package
You want a guide throughout
You do not want to make any decisions
You expect hotel bookings included

Category: Itineraries

More than an AI itinerary - here's what you actually get

Anyone can generate a rough plan with AI. This is manually curated, route-checked and structured for real travel decisions - not a generic AI dump.

Star benefit

Gaia GPS trail file (offline)

The exact trail as a GPS file - follow it offline with no signal, so you can trek solo with confidence.

Day-by-day Google Maps routes

A separate tap-to-navigate route for every day, zero guesswork.

Hotel/camp areas, food stops & budget

Where to stay, where to eat and what each day costs - sorted day by day.

Packing & safety brief

Day-wise, region-specific packing and safety notes plus a bad-weather backup plan.

10-minute clarity call included

A short call with someone who has actually done this route - tighten it to your dates, pace and budget.

Updated this season

Routes and trail maps are refreshed to the latest tracks - not a stale, generic AI dump.

Yours forever

Instant download after purchase - keep it, use it offline, any time.

Reviewed by HikiePsyche

Last reviewedJune 2026

Checked forRoute flow, stay zones, weather & season, safety notes

Best forSelf-guided, independent travellers

Not includedHotel booking, guide, transport booking

LimitationsConditions can change locally - always check current road, weather and local updates before you travel.

After you buy

Instant access. The moment your payment completes, everything unlocks - no waiting, no email chase.
Your routes & details. The full day-by-day itinerary, day-wise Google Maps routes and the Gaia GPS trail file - all on this page.
Save it to your phone. Keep it offline on your phone and follow it stop to stop, even with no signal.
Help if you need it. You get a 10-minute clarity call to tighten the plan to your dates, pace and budget.
Upgrade any time. Want it fully done for you? Upgrade to a custom plan whenever you like.

Trail maps are kept updated to the latest GPS tracks - no out-of-date routes, so there's no guesswork on a solo trek.

Who this is for

Fit beginners chasing the "Sleeping Buddha" - four of the five highest peaks (Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu) from one ridge on the Singalila range.

Route summary

Manebhanjan → Tumling → Kalpokhri → Sandakphu (3,636m) → Gurdum → Srikhola → Sepi. Singalila National Park; best Oct–Dec & Mar–May.

A do-it-yourself plan

This is a self-guided plan, not a booked tour. You travel independently - we hand you the exact routes, stays and local know-how to do it confidently on your own.

Day-wise Google Maps routes plus an offline Gaia GPS trail file
Go at your own pace - no fixed group, no guide tagging along
Solo- and first-timer-friendly, with safety notes and a bad-weather backup plan

Day-by-day plan

4 days

Day 1 - Manebhanjan to Tumling

Free sample

Cobbled ridge trail along the India–Nepal border.

MorningDrive Darjeeling → Manebhanjan; park permits and start the climb via Chitrey.

AfternoonThrough Meghma monastery to Tumling, crossing in and out of Nepal.

EveningTea-house stay at Tumling; first Kanchenjunga views at dusk.

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Hotel area: Tumling (tea house) Budget: ~₹1,800

Day 2 - Tumling to Kalpokhri to Sandakphu

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Day 3 - Sandakphu sunrise, descend to Gurdum

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Day 4 - Gurdum to Srikhola to Sepi

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Unlock the full trip plan and follow it day by day - all 4 days with Google Maps routes, hotel areas, food stops, budget, packing list and safety notes.

₹299 · Unlock & follow this trip

Includes a Gaia GPS trail file. After purchase, download the file, get the free Gaia GPS app, import it, and follow the exact trail offline - no signal needed.

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About this trek plan

This is a self-guided trek plan, not a booked tour. You attempt the trail independently - we hand you the stage-wise route, campsites, difficulty, daily distances and an offline GPS track, so you can do it confidently at your own pace.

Who this is for: Fit beginners chasing the "Sleeping Buddha" - four of the five highest peaks (Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu) from one ridge on the Singalila range.

What you get

Day-wise Google Maps routes
Gaia GPS trail file (offline)
Stay/camp areas each night
Food & chai stops
Budget sheet (per person)
Packing checklist
Safety notes
Bad-weather backup plan

Part of our Sandakphu Trek DIY travel guide.

Itineraries, made for you

Need a custom itinerary?

Want this tailored to your dates, pace and budget? We'll craft a custom day-by-day itinerary with routes, stays, food stops and a packing & safety brief just for your trip.

Your dates & pace
Day-by-day plan & maps
Stays, food & budget
Packing & safety notes

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Frequently asked questions about Sandakphu Trek – 4-Day Itinerary

Is this a guided tour or a self-guided plan?

It is a self-guided DIY plan - you travel independently with our routes, stays and notes. No fixed group, and no guide tagging along.

How many days is this trek?

It is a 4-day plan, laid out day by day.

What do I get when I buy it?

The full day-by-day plan unlocks on this page - Google Maps routes, stay areas, food stops, a budget sheet, packing checklist and safety notes, plus an offline Gaia GPS trail file.

How do I access it after paying?

As soon as payment completes, the locked days and route links unlock right here on this page - open them anytime from your account.