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  DARJEELING SANDAKPHU TREKKING  
 
The town of Darjeeling is located in the North eastern region ofDARJEELING SANDAKPHU TREKKING< India and is internationally famous for its exquisitely flavoured tea. This picturesque town is located at an altitude of 2100 metres surrounded by thick coniferous forests. The region around Darjeeling is covered is dense rhodendron, magnolia, pine, oak and bamboo forests. A large number of orchids also grow in these forests where the trees are laid thick with moss and the vegetation is lush. The best way to explore this beautiful region is by undertaking a trek to Sandakphu at 3636 metres. This most fascinating route runs along the Singalila ridge, which originates from the mighty Kanchenjunga. From Sandakphu one has some most wonderful views of the mountain panorama. The famous Mr. Everest can also be seen amongst other well-known peaks.
 
 
 
  The season for this trek is between April / May and 1st October to 15th December. The rhododendron bloom during April / May only.  
     
     
 
 
     
     
 
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