Phokteydara – Phalut Trek
Days
6
Nights
5
Pickup
NJP
Drop
NJP
Overview
Phoktey Dara is Situated at 3733mtr. and famous for the hill top view point to witness the panaromic view of 4 out of 5 highest peaks in the world, Mt.Everest, Mt.Makalu, Mt.Lhotse, Mt.Nuptse and in the east one can see the magnificent view of Mt.Khanchendzonga, Mt.Pandim, Mt.Kabru, Mt.Narsing, Mt.Rathong, Mt.Sinolchu, Mt.Kokthang. You can see the 360 degree opening view of all mountains and Kanchenjungha range in a famous ‘ Sleeping Buddha ‘ formation.
Phoktey Dara Trek is famous for Rhododendrons and different species of birds & Phoktey Dara is the gateway of the Singalila Ridge Trek. Spreading across an area of 104 Square Km, this sanctuary is home to endangered Red Panda, Barking Deer (Kakar), Himalayan Black Bear, Marbled Cat and many other mammal species.
The name Chewabhanjang means a ‘peeping valley’ in the local Limboo language. Lies under Indo-Nepal Pass, Chewabhanjang pass has a famous trade route connecting many villages of Sikkim and Nepal. Phoktey Dara Trek is also known as Everest- Kanchendzonga View trek, Singalila Range Trek, Singalila Pass trek, Chewabhanjang Trek.
Highlights of trek:
1. The Sleeping Buddha
2. Witness the sweeping view of the world’s highest 4 peaks out of the five.
3. Observe the 360-degree opening sight of the Kanchenjunga range.
4. Sunset and sunrise panorama are profound and surreal here.
Getting There: How to reach Uttarey
Depending upon the trek members we will arrange a pickup and drop from NJP/Siliguri to Uttarey and return from Gorkhey.
Nearest Rail station: New Jailpaiguri (Station Code: NJP)
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (Airport Code: IXB)
Included/Excluded
- One night’s accommodation at Uttarey (Day 1) and Gorkhey (Day 5) in lodge on sharing basis and dinner. (You will be staying in tents during trek on sharing basis.)
- Transportation from NJP to Uttarey and return to NJP.
- Evening snacks and dinner at Uttarey hotel on Day 1 and Gorkhey (Day 5).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, soup, tea, hot drinks during trek.
- Trekking permits for trekkers.
- Guide, porters and staffs permit.
- Garbage cleaning charges.
- Campsite permit.
- First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders etc. will be available at all campsites to deal with emergencies.
- Ice axe, ropes, gaiters will be provided as per requirement.
- Tents, sleeping bag, mattress, toilet tent, kitchen tent/dining tent.
- Cutlery set.
- Certified trek leader from Terranova Adventure.
- Qualified guide.
- Cook, helper, porters.
- For any emergency, rescue expenses are not included.
- Meals during road journeys.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any early return travel costs or accommodation except for the days as per the itinerary.
- Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
- Anything apart from inclusions.
Tour Plan
Drive distance: 160 km
Drive time: 6-7 hours
Trek distance: 8 km| Duration: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 6,400 ft to 9,800 ft
Trek distance: 6 km | Duration: 3-4 hours
Altitude gain: 9,800 ft to 11,800 ft
Trek distance: 5.00 km| Duration: 5 hours
Altitude gain: 11,800 ft to 12,100 ft
Trek distance: 15 km | Duration: 8 hours
Altitude gain: 12,100 ft to 7,700 ft
Drive distance: 130 km
Drive time: 4-5 hours
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