Sandakphu Phalut Trek: Where Everest and Kanchenjunga Walk With You

The Sandakphu Phalut Trek is the only trek in India that lets you view four of the world's five highest peaks in a single frame — Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Nestled in the Singalila National Park along the Indo-Nepal border, this trek is more than just a Himalayan adventure. It’s a cultural and visual journey through rhododendron forests, charming tea houses, and ridge-top villages with soul-stirring sunrises.

The Sleeping Buddha View

The Kanchenjunga cluster looks like a giant meditating monk lying on his back — famously known as the Sleeping Buddha. Sandakphu and Phalut both offer spellbinding views of this natural phenomenon, especially at sunrise.

Trekking Along Two Countries

One of the trek’s unique features is that you keep crossing between India and Nepal multiple times. You sleep in Nepal one night and return to India the next, often without realizing it, as the trail runs along the border.

A Trek Through Tea Houses and Rhododendrons

Unlike rugged Himalayan treks, here you find cozy tea houses in every village. In spring, rhododendrons bloom in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white, turning the forests into fairyland trails.

Phalut: The Quiet Summit

While Sandakphu gets all the attention, Phalut is equally stunning and far quieter. It offers a 360-degree view of the entire Singalila range and is perfect for trekkers seeking solitude amidst grandeur.