Sandakphu & Phalut Trekking – Entry Fees & Other Expenses

Sandakphu & Phalut Trekking – Entry Fees & Other Expenses

Entry Fees:

·      ₹ 120 for Indians & ₹ 500 for Foreigners

·      ₹ 400 for Vehicles

·      ₹ 100 for Camera

·      ₹400 for Video Camera

Guide Charges:

·      ₹1000 per day for a group of 7 for Indian Nationals

·      ₹150 per day for each extra person (Indians)

·      ₹1200 per day for a group of 7 for foreigners

·      ₹300 per day for each extra person (Foreigners)

The charges are inclusive of food and lodging.

Porter Charges:

·      ₹800 per day for a porter.

A porter carries a maximum of 20 kg load. The charge includes fooding and lodging throughout the route except for Sandakphu, where an extra ₹200 is to be paid per day for fooding and lodging.

Land Rover Tour:

·      Manebhanjan – Tonglu / Tumling (round trip) ₹ 2500

·      Manebhanjan – Sandakphu (round trip) ₹ 5500

·      Manebhanjan – Phalut (round trip) ₹ 9000

·      Night halt charges – ₹1500 per night

Accommodation Cost:

Lodging is available throughout the trek route and dormitory beds cost about ₹200 - 300 per person per day. Rooms are also available. The lodges are run by Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), formerly Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (​DGHC).

GTA Darjeeling Contact: +91 354 225 4879 / 225 5351,

GTA Kolkata Contact: +91 33 23377534 / 99031 74047

Food Cost:

Food is also available throughout the trek route and average cost is about ₹500 - 600 per person per day.