Trek to Sandakphu & Phalut in December | Gairibas to Kalipokhri | Winter Trek to Sandakphu | Day 3

We have planned this Sandakphu trekking by ourselves. Below are the key information to plan your trek.
Please Note: Effective from 25th January, there is no entry fees in Singalila park as per the latest news.
1. How to book the trekkers hut: We have booked our stay in all the locations from Gorkha Bhavan in Kolkata. Saltlake City Center -1, Phone Number - [phone]
2. Best route selection for your trekking: Discussed in the videos. Our route was comfortable than the standard one.
Dhotrey to Gairibas - 15 KM (Moderate)
Gairibas to Kalipokhri - 6 KM (Hard)
Kalipokhri to Sandakphu - 6 KM (Difficult) (Visited to Aal on the same day)
Sandakphu to Phalut - 21 KM (Hard)
Phalut to Dhotrey - 16KM (Hard)
Dhotrey to Srikhola - 15 KM (Moderate)
3. Medical fitness or certificate if required: You need to be physically fit to enjoy the trek. At night there is lack of oxygen in Sandakphu and Phalut. No fitness certificate is required.
4. Difficulty level: Mentioned above
5. Weather condition: Picture Perfect during all the days. Minimum temperature details in all the locations at night are below.
a. Dhotrey: 1 Degree
b. Gairibas: -2 Degree
c. Kalipokhri: -5 Degree
d. Sandakphu: -5 Degree
e. Phalut: -6 Degree
f. Gorkhey: 0 Degree
g. Srikhola: 2 Degree
h. Food conditions: With accommodation, there are snacks, dinner & breakfast are included. Most of the places you will get chicken except Gairibas. We arranged from other homestay.
7. Budget requirement for the entire trip: We spent 1 lacs for 5 people.
a. Hotel - Rs 1200 to Rs 1500 per night based on the locations.
b. Per night permission fees - Rs 200
c. Guide Cost - Rs 1200 per night
d. NJP to Dhotrey - Rs 5000
e. Srikhola to NJP - Rs 7000
8. Best places to stay at night
Dhotrey - Sherpa Homestay (Phone - 8082073569)
Gairibas - LImited options (We stayed in GTA Trekkers Hut)
Kalipokhri - Chauang Lodge ()
Sandakphu - GTA Trekkers hut (You can opt for Sherpa Chalet or Sunrise Hotel))
Phalut - GTA Trekkers Hut or YANGTARU Homestay ([phone])
Gorkhey - Many beautiful places (Laliguras Homestay - 8972211837 or GTA Trekkers Hut)
9. Guide selection process and fees
a. Nima Thamang Dhotrey - 6294521094
b. Aprpan Gurung Manebhanjan - 9735030398
10. Entry fees and permissions to stay at national park : 200 Rs Per Person per night
Camera Used:
1. Go Pro Hero 10
2. Samsung S23 ultra
3. Drone is strictly not allowed inside the national park.
Train Details from Kolkata:
1. Padatik Expresse - From Sealdah to NJP
2. Darjeeling mail
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