Sandakphu Phalut Tour
Sandakphu Phalut tour by Land Rover is one such tour that can be best described as an enthralling expedition during which tourists get what is interestingly for them a mighty excitement of the Eastern Himalayas. This adventure tour covers Darjeeling district of West Bengal India, the highest point of West Bengal Sandakphu (3110m) and further to Phalut which is (3039m). The whole tour is a blend of snow clad mountains, forests, and a stunning view of some of the world’s highest peaks such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu to name but a few. The Land Rover enhances continuity to the historical past as they have been in operation in the region the 1950s with the capability to traverse through the tough and rugged terrains.
The Land Rover which is known for its strength and reliability is the ideal vehicle required for the bumpy tracks leading to Sandakphu and Phalut. The journey starts from Manebhanjan, a small hill station which is 26 kilometres away from Darjeeling and you travel in these old world 4WD jeep. These Land Rovers are particularly relevant for rugged terrains that are steep, narrow and rocky which would be impassable by other four wheel vehicles. The track passes through through Singalila National Park which has provisions of wildlife viewing of animals such as red panda, Himalayan black bear and variety of birds. It is also characterized by a variety of rhododendrons that produce colorful flowers in the course of the spring season thus making the park more attractive.
As you progress towards Sandakphu, the whole look of the region changes very steeply. Whereas in the lower areas around the cascades, there dense forests transition to the alpine meadows right up to the barrens rocky land. There is also change of climatic conditions with the temperatures being low and the weather often unpredictable as one goes higher in altitude. But the best of the tour has to be the look of the ‘Kneeling Buddha’ formation of the Kanchenjunga range that has the capability to turn every traveler into a fool. If weather is clear then one can also see Mount Everest from here, that is why; it is the paradise for the nature lovers as well as the photographers.
The tour does not end at Sandakphu From Sandakphu we can travel to the nearby places while returning back to any of the above-mentioned places where we started our journey. On the way towards Phalut there is even more lonely and peaceful places, where one can enjoy the beauty of dominating nature. Phalut is recognized for its serenity and there is not much crowd that is seen here in contrast to Sandakphu. The trek between Sandakphu and Phalut in Dumpster of the eastern Sikkim is a dream come true for the nature lover trekkers though the Land Rover trip makes this trip achievable for those not interested in the trek. Phalut provide another view of the magnificent Kanchenjunga and on clear mornings, one can see colorful sun rises and sun sets over the Kanchenjunga.
It is not just a tour to Sandakphu Phalut that one travels in a Land Rover, but it is an experience like never before that includes adventure, nature and culture. The old world elegance of the classic overland station wagons that are the vintage Land Rovers along with the majestic backdrop of the great Himalayas makes this tour perfect for those who want to get off the beaten track and look for India. The tour can be of interest to every traveler who is an adventurer, who likes nature, or simply tired of noisy cities.
The Land Rover which is known for its strength and reliability is the ideal vehicle required for the bumpy tracks leading to Sandakphu and Phalut. The journey starts from Manebhanjan, a small hill station which is 26 kilometres away from Darjeeling and you travel in these old world 4WD jeep. These Land Rovers are particularly relevant for rugged terrains that are steep, narrow and rocky which would be impassable by other four wheel vehicles. The track passes through through Singalila National Park which has provisions of wildlife viewing of animals such as red panda, Himalayan black bear and variety of birds. It is also characterized by a variety of rhododendrons that produce colorful flowers in the course of the spring season thus making the park more attractive.
As you progress towards Sandakphu, the whole look of the region changes very steeply. Whereas in the lower areas around the cascades, there dense forests transition to the alpine meadows right up to the barrens rocky land. There is also change of climatic conditions with the temperatures being low and the weather often unpredictable as one goes higher in altitude. But the best of the tour has to be the look of the ‘Kneeling Buddha’ formation of the Kanchenjunga range that has the capability to turn every traveler into a fool. If weather is clear then one can also see Mount Everest from here, that is why; it is the paradise for the nature lovers as well as the photographers.
The tour does not end at Sandakphu From Sandakphu we can travel to the nearby places while returning back to any of the above-mentioned places where we started our journey. On the way towards Phalut there is even more lonely and peaceful places, where one can enjoy the beauty of dominating nature. Phalut is recognized for its serenity and there is not much crowd that is seen here in contrast to Sandakphu. The trek between Sandakphu and Phalut in Dumpster of the eastern Sikkim is a dream come true for the nature lover trekkers though the Land Rover trip makes this trip achievable for those not interested in the trek. Phalut provide another view of the magnificent Kanchenjunga and on clear mornings, one can see colorful sun rises and sun sets over the Kanchenjunga.
It is not just a tour to Sandakphu Phalut that one travels in a Land Rover, but it is an experience like never before that includes adventure, nature and culture. The old world elegance of the classic overland station wagons that are the vintage Land Rovers along with the majestic backdrop of the great Himalayas makes this tour perfect for those who want to get off the beaten track and look for India. The tour can be of interest to every traveler who is an adventurer, who likes nature, or simply tired of noisy cities.
