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How long is the Sandakphu trek?

Sandakphu is a trekkers' paradise. It is the highest point of West Bengal at 11926 ft in the district of Darjeeling and provides vistas of the world's tallest peaks- Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lhotse. This trek takes you along India's and Nepal's borders. You can travel in and out of Nepal regularly during this trek. Sandakphu Trek  means "Height of the Poison Plant," an allusion to the abundance of toxic aconite plants that grow near the peak. Sandakphu is the highest mountain in the Singalila range, a notable jut of high ground at the southern end of a long crest that flows down from the Kanchendzonga range and the endpoint of numerous trekking routes in the Darjeeling-Sikkim region. The best views in the Himalayas are unavoidably obtained from higher elevations, but this trip up this ridge passes through small communities, which is one of the most scenically gratifying in the Himalayas. The well-known "Sleeping Buddha" peak formation is a ...

Can the Goechala trek be done alone?

Goechala Trek is a classic Himalayan trek and one of the most popular and scenic trekking routes in India. The stunning vistas of the mountain range are one of the main reasons to go on the  Goechala trek . Trekkers compare this Goechala trip to any of the strenuous treks of Nepal.  The colourful rhododendron woods of Tshoka, the tiny village of Yuksom, the vast meadows of Thansing, and the dawn above the Kanchenjunga Range all contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime experience for trekkers. Samiti Lake is a must-see while on the Goechala trek. The beautiful vistas of the quiet water of the lake and, most notably, the reflection of Mt Pandim in the lake is a visual delight. Can the Goechala trek be done alone? First of all, if you are physically healthy, can run 5 kilometres in 30 minutes, have completed at least one high-altitude trip, can comfortably carry a rucksack weighing 10 to 15 kg, and do not have asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, or heart difficulties then you can go...