How to reach Sandakphu
Manebhanjan · Darjeeling, West Bengal
Airport IXBRailhead NJPTrailhead 2150 m
How the journey stacks up
- Nearest airportBagdogra (IXB)
- RailheadNew Jalpaiguri (NJP)
- Gateway townManebhanjan
- Road ends atManebhanjan
- TrailheadManebhanjan · 2150 m
Season
MarAprMayOctNovDecavoid Junavoid Julavoid Aug
Permits
Singalila National Park entry permit at Manebhanjan; mandatory registered guide.
Know before you book
- •Trail crosses into Nepal repeatedly — carry government photo ID.
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