• Grade: moderate
• Duration: 9 days
• Destination: Nepal
• Activities: Trekking in Nepal
• Best Seasons: march-may, September- December ( Also rainy season can be best)
• Minimum Altitude: 1206m
• Highest Altitude: 3636m
• Start-Ends: kathmandu- kathmandu
• Per day walking: 5 to 6 hours
• Type of trek: Tea House trek
• Min. Pax: 2+
• Mode of Travel: bus and flight
• Nearest Major Airport: bhadrapur airport
• Convenient Centers: kathmandu
• Destination: Sandakpur peak
• Himalayan Sights: mount Kanchenjunga, mount Lhotse, mount Everest and mount Makalu
• Trek Attraction: all the four Everest range view and best sunrise, sunset experience.

Sandakpur Trekking in which Sandakpur (3636m) is the highest peak located in the Ilam district of province number 1, eastern Nepal. it has been declared the most potential destination in Nepal. the crown of Sandakpur is the only place in southeast Asia that offers the view of for highest peak in the world, mount Everest, mount Lhotse, mount Makalu and the sleeping buddha, and the wholesome range of mount Kanchenjunga. Sandakpur is called bird’s eye place as it gives amazing views of mount jannu or mount khumbhakarna, ratong, talung, and Pathibarra, a religious holy place of Hindus. mountains of Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet the plains of west Bengal, India, and Nepal can be seen clearly from Sandakpur.

The sunrise from this point hitting the highest mountains in the morning is absolutely a super phenomenon such diversity at one spot attracts beginners as well as experienced trekkers looking for a short, simple, yet outstanding range of natural beauty thus, making it a trekkers paradise.

There are other beautiful spots in Ilam, a district well known for its tea production. the tea garden in kanyam on the way to Ilam Bazar which is just wonderful and the best vibe place. you pass through the ridge with tea plantations on both sides. Ilam is famous for community homestays, Shree Antu is a lovely place to stay at night with Nepali cuisine, music and camp fire. The beautifully built homestays around the shree antu lake are absolutely beautiful. the other places are todke jharna, largest waterfall in ilam, chintapu where you find 28 species of rhododendron. maipokhari. origin of mai river a sacred place of biodiversity and a world Ramsar site. over 300 species of birds, endangered species of red panda, leopard cat and many more are the main attractions. This trail has very exciting things to deliver on its way, Himalayan landscapes, giant magnolias, fresh air, clear skies, crystal clear water of mountain streams, medicinal, diverse flora and fauna and the best view of sunrise sunset, giving you a memorable life time experience. there are few other trek routes as well or rough bumpy roads for nature lovers who like rides. the ride from biplatey is an easy access for people visiting Sandakpur Trekking in a solitary day.

To know more about the Sandakpur trekking you can click on this link for more information https://ntb.gov.np/ilam

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01 : Arrival at kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
• Day 02 : Fly to bhadrapur (45 mins) and then drive to ilam bazar (5 hours)
• Day 03 : Trek from naya bazar to jaubari
• Day 04 : Trek from jaubari to kalo pokhari.
• Day 05 : Trek from kalo pokhari to Sandakpur to maimajuwa
• Day 06 : maimajuwa to mai pokhari
• Day 07 : mai pokhari to bhadrapur (6 hours drive) then fly to kathmandu
• Day 08 : Rest day in kathmandu
• Day 09 : fly back to home