Phoktey Dara Ridge Trek
Phoktey Dara Ridge Trek

Phoktey Dara Ridge Trek

Icons Places Covered :
  • Deolinga Dhap
  • Kharka Dara
  • Thulo Dhap
  • Phoktey Dara
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Explore the remote and pristine Himalayan trails on the Phoktey Dara Trek, a 7-day journey through vibrant rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and high-altitude ridges. This trek takes you from peaceful villages to panoramic viewpoints, offering unmatched views of the Kanchenjunga and surrounding Himalayan ranges. Ideal for beginners and intermediate trekkers, the trail passes through local settlements, traditional homestays, and untouched natural landscapes, making it a perfect blend of adventure and cultural experience.

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Package Highlights

  • Prerequisite: Suitable for beginners and moderately fit trekkers
  • Grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Physicality: 4–5/10
  • Trail Length: Approximately 60 km trekking over 7 days
  • Highest Point: Phoktey Dara ~ 3300 m / 10,827 ft
  • Seasons: March to May for rhododendron bloom; October to February for clear mountain views
  • Access: Trek starts at Hilley and ends at Uttarey, with road transfers to NJP/Bagdogra
  • Further Option: Extend adventure to Singalila Ridge for longer high-altitude treks toward West Bengal

Daywise Tour Itinerary

Arrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and begin a scenic drive to Hilley, the starting point of your trek. Pass through lush valleys, riverside settlements, and picturesque Himalayan landscapes. Overnight stay in Hilley.

Begin your trek from Hilley into the dense rhododendron forests of Barsey Sanctuary. Enjoy gentle trails, alpine scenery, and panoramic mountain views along the way. Overnight stay at Barsey.

Trek through mixed forests and open meadows to reach Joributey, passing through Deolinga Dhap. Capture stunning views of surrounding Himalayan peaks and enjoy the tranquility of remote high-altitude villages. Overnight stay at Joributey.

Continue the trek through scenic alpine trails, reaching Kharka Dara / Kalijhar via Thulo Dhap. Experience untouched landscapes, flowering meadows, and quiet mountain ridges. Overnight stay at Kharka Dara / Kalijhar.

Ascend to Phoktey Dara and the Singalila Pass, enjoying 360-degree views of the Himalayan range. After soaking in the vistas, trek back via Kalijhar to Thulo Dhap for an overnight stay.

Trek through forests and alpine meadows down to Uttarey, passing through the quiet settlement of Achaley. Enjoy the scenic descent and traditional village surroundings. Overnight stay at Uttarey.

After breakfast, drive back to NJP or Bagdogra, marking the end of your Himalayan adventure. Alternatively, continue onward to Gangtok or Pelling for further travel.


Tour Inclusions

  • Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • Meals : breakfast at all places
  • Transfers from one place to another
  • Sightseeing in private cars
  • Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Tour Exclusions

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

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