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The Sleeping Buddha (Kanchenjunga massif) sunrise from Sandakphu summit
Sandakphu is the highest peak in West Bengal and the only trek in the world that offers panoramic views of 4 of the world's 5 highest peaks in a single vista: Mt. Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Makalu (8,485m). The Kanchenjunga cluster famously resembles 'The Sleeping Buddha'.
NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri
New Jalpaiguri Junction, Siliguri, West Bengal 734007
Main Exit Gate / Airport Arrival Terminal
Yes, winter night temperatures can drop to -5°C to -10°C, but tea-houses have warm blankets, wood stoves, and hot meals.
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Top Winter TrekClimb through stunning snow pine forests to a 12,500 ft Himalayan peak.
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Meadow Paradise28 sq km of rolling green alpine meadows with unobstructed views of Bandarpoonch peaks.
