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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	The name ~~derives~~ from the [[Tibeto-Burman languages\|Tibeto-Burman]] [[Lepcha language\|Lepcha]] language and ~~translates~~ as "the height of the poisonous plant" - in reference to the former abundance at the locality (around a century ago) of the poisonous plants ''[[Aconitum ferox]]'' and certain [[rhododendron]] species. ~~So great was the~~ danger of fatal poisoning to sheep and cattle being driven through the area that they had to be [[Muzzle (mouth guard)\|muzzled]] to prevent them grazing/browsing upon these toxic species (''Aconitum ferox'' has a good claim to being the most poisonous plant species in the world).<ref>Rai, Lalitkumar and Sharma, Eklabyar ''Medicinal Plants of the Sikkim Himalaya: Status, Uses and Potential'', pub. Govind Ballabh Pant Inst. Bishen Singh & Mahendra Pal Singh 1994 pps 25-7.</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|title=Aconitum Ferox Monkshood Strongest Poisonous Plant \|access-date=2016-05-13 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604061053/http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|archive-date=2016-06-04 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		The name is derived from the [[Tibeto-Burman languages\|Tibeto-Burman]] [[Lepcha language\|Lepcha]] language and is translated as "the height of the poisonous plant" - in reference to the former abundance at the locality (present around a century ago) of the poisonous plants ''[[Aconitum ferox]]'' and certain [[rhododendron]] species.The danger of fatal poisoning to sheep and cattle being driven through the area was so great that they had to be [[Muzzle (mouth guard)\|muzzled]] to prevent them grazing/browsing upon these toxic species (''Aconitum ferox'' has a good claim to being the most poisonous plant species in the world).<ref>Rai, Lalitkumar and Sharma, Eklabyar ''Medicinal Plants of the Sikkim Himalaya: Status, Uses and Potential'', pub. Govind Ballabh Pant Inst. Bishen Singh & Mahendra Pal Singh 1994 pps 25-7.</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|title=Aconitum Ferox Monkshood Strongest Poisonous Plant \|access-date=2016-05-13 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604061053/http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|archive-date=2016-06-04 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

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	'''Panorama of Peaks seen from Sandakphu and Phalut'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://himalayanhigh.in/sandakphu-phalut-trek\|title=SANDAKPHU PHALUT TREK}}</ref>		'''Panorama of Peaks seen from Sandakphu and Phalut'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://himalayanhigh.in/sandakphu-phalut-trek\|title=SANDAKPHU PHALUT TREK}}</ref>

	[[Baruntse]] – height {{cvt\|7220\|m}}, [[Chamlang]] – height {{cvt\|7319\|m}}, [[Chomo Lonzo]] – height {{cvt\|7818\|m}}, Lhotse – height {{cvt\|8516\|m}}, Makalu – height {{cvt\|~~8462~~\|m}}, Mount Everest – height {{cvt\|~~8848~~\|m}}, [[Nuptse]] – height {{cvt\|7861\|m}}, Kanchenjunga – height {{cvt\|8586~~\|m}}, Talung – height {{cvt\|7349~~\|m}}, Rathong – height {{cvt\|~~6679~~\|m}}, Kabru N – height {{cvt\|~~7353~~\|m}}, ~~Koktang~~ – height {{cvt\|~~6147~~\|m}}, Simvo – height {{cvt\|6812\|m}}, Frey – height {{cvt\|5853\|m}}, Kabru S – height {{cvt\|~~7318~~\|m}}, Kabru Dome – height {{cvt\|6600\|m}}, Kabru Forked – height {{cvt\|~~6100~~\|m}}, [[Mount Pandim\|Pandim]] – height {{cvt\|6691\|m}}, ~~Tenchenkhang~~ – height {{cvt\|6010\|m}}, Jupono – height {{cvt\|~~5650~~\|m}}		[[Baruntse]] – height {{cvt\|7220\|m}}, [[Chamlang]] – height {{cvt\|7319\|m}}, [[Numbur]] – height {{cvt\|6958\|m}}, [[Hunku Chuli]] – height {{cvt\|6833\|m}}, [[Chomo Lonzo]] – height {{cvt\|7818\|m}}, [[Kyashar]] – height {{cvt\|6769\|m}}, [[Mera Peak]] – height {{cvt\|6476\|m}} Lhotse – height {{cvt\|8516\|m}}, Makalu – height {{cvt\|8485\|m}}, Mount Everest – height {{cvt\|8849\|m}}, [[Nuptse]] – height {{cvt\|7861\|m}}, Kanchenjunga – height {{cvt\|8586\|m}}, Rathong – height {{cvt\|6678\|m}}, Kabru N – height {{cvt\|7412\|m}}, Kokthang – height {{cvt\|6148\|m}}, Simvo – height {{cvt\|6812\|m}}, Frey – height {{cvt\|5853\|m}}, Kabru S – height {{cvt\|7338\|m}}, Kabru Dome – height {{cvt\|6600\|m}}, Kabru Forked – height {{cvt\|6108\|m}}, [[Mount Pandim\|Pandim]] – height {{cvt\|6691\|m}}, Tinchenkhang – height {{cvt\|6010\|m}}, Jupono – height {{cvt\|5936\|m}}, [[Pauhunri]] – height {{cvt\|7128\|m}}, [[Shudu Tsenpa]] – height {{cvt\|7024\|m}}, [[Jomolhari]] – height {{cvt\|7326\|m}}


	'''Villages At Glance:''' Gorkhey, Bhareng, Gairibas, Meghma, Maneybhanjyang, Rammam, Srikhola, Sepi, Molley, Gurdum.<ref name=":0" />		'''Villages At Glance:''' Gorkhey, Bhareng, Gairibas, Meghma, Maneybhanjyang, Rammam, Srikhola, Sepi, Molley, Gurdum.<ref name=":0" />

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	'''Sandakphu''' or '''Sandakpur''' (3636 m; 11,930 ft) is a mountain peak in the [[Singalila Ridge]] on the [[India–Nepal border\|border]] between [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of [[West Bengal]], India. The peak is located at the edge of the [[Singalila National Park]] and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, [[Mount Everest\|Everest]], [[Kangchenjunga]], [[Lhotse]] and [[Makalu]] can be seen from its summit. It also affords a pristine view of the entire Kangchenjunga Range.		'''Sandakphu''' or '''Sandakpur''' (3636 m; 11,930 ft) is a mountain peak in the [[Singalila Ridge]] on the [[India–Nepal border\|border]] between [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. It is the highest point of the ridge and of the state of [[West Bengal]], India. The peak is located at the edge of the [[Singalila National Park]] and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, [[Mount Everest\|Everest]], [[Kangchenjunga]], [[Lhotse]] and [[Makalu]] can be seen from its summit. It also affords a pristine view of the entire Kangchenjunga Range.

			==Etymology==
			The name derives from the [[Tibeto-Burman languages\|Tibeto-Burman]] [[Lepcha language\|Lepcha]] language and translates as "the height of the poisonous plant" - in reference to the former abundance at the locality (around a century ago) of the poisonous plants ''[[Aconitum ferox]]'' and certain [[Rhododendron]] species. So great was the danger of fatal poisoning to sheep and cattle being driven through the area that they had to be [[Muzzle (mouth guard)\|muzzled]] to prevent them grazing/browsing upon these toxic species (''Aconitum ferox'' has a good claim to being the most poisonous plant species in the world).<ref>Rai, Lalitkumar and Sharma, Eklabyar ''Medicinal Plants of the Sikkim Himalaya: Status, Uses and Potential'', pub. Govind Ballabh Pant Inst. Bishen Singh & Mahendra Pal Singh 1994 pps 25-7.</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2016-05-13 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604061053/http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/aconitum-ferox-the-strongest-poisonous-plant-2 \|archive-date=2016-06-04 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

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	The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and [[Phalut]] is one of the most popular ~~ones~~ in the [[Eastern Himalaya]]s ~~due~~ to the ~~grand~~ vistas of the Kangchenjunga ~~range~~ and ~~the~~ Everest ~~range~~ which ~~can be seen from the ridge~~, ~~and~~ also ~~for the~~ seasonal ~~wildflower blooms~~ and ~~birding~~. Treks begin at [[Manebhanjan]] which is 28 km (approx. 1 hour by road) from Darjeeling.<ref>[http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html/ , ''Sandakphu'', Trek to Sandakphu, 1 August 2015] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821055516/http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html \|date=21 August 2015 }}</ref>		The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and [[Phalut]] is one of the most popular in the [[Eastern Himalaya]]s, owing not only to the stupendous vistas of the Kangchenjunga and Everest ranges which it affords, but also to its seasonal wildflowers and opportunities for [[birdwatching]]. Treks begin at [[Manebhanjan]] which is 28 km (approx. 1 hour by road) from Darjeeling.<ref>[http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html/ , ''Sandakphu'', Trek to Sandakphu, 1 August 2015] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821055516/http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html \|date=21 August 2015 }}</ref>

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	*[http://www.conflatingvisions.com/2015/08/in-the-land-of-sleeping-buddha-sandakphu/ In the Land of Sleeping Buddha - A Guide to Sandakphu Trek]		*[http://www.conflatingvisions.com/2015/08/in-the-land-of-sleeping-buddha-sandakphu/ In the Land of Sleeping Buddha - A Guide to Sandakphu Trek]
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXU1IR2LR8 Land of the Land Rovers - Community fleet of 57 Series I in daily use from Maneybhanjang to the Sandakphu summit]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXU1IR2LR8 Land of the Land Rovers - Community fleet of 57 Series I in daily use from Maneybhanjang to the Sandakphu summit]
	* [https://www.trekthehimalayas.com/Sandakphu-Trek/ Sandakphu Trek Complete Information]
	*[https://getsetgoonline.com/blog/20-stunning-photos-that-will-inspire-you-to-trek-to-sandakphu/ 20 Stunning Photos of Sandakphu]		*[https://getsetgoonline.com/blog/20-stunning-photos-that-will-inspire-you-to-trek-to-sandakphu/ 20 Stunning Photos of Sandakphu]

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2016}}
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| name = Sandakphu
| photo = Sandakphu.jpg
| photo_caption = View from Sandakphu in Darjeeling West Bengal
| map =India West Bengal
| map_caption = Location of Sandakphu peak
| location = [[Darjeeling district]], [[West Bengal]], India;<br/>[[Ilam District]], [[Province No. 1]], Nepal
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| elevation_m = 3636
| elevation_ref =
| listing = [[List of Indian states and territories by highest point]]
| range = [[Singalila Ridge]]
| topo = Google topographic map<ref>[https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Sandakphu/@27.106095,88.0023648,12z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6aa1ea3e41bc17bb Google topographic map]</ref>
| range_coordinates =
| coordinates_ref = <ref>[http://wikimapia.org/1272688/Sandakphu-Top Sandakphu Top - Wikimapia]</ref>
| easiest_route = Hiking or by car
|other_name =
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'''Sandakphu''' or '''Sandakpur''' (3636 m; 11,930 ft) is a mountain peak in the [[Singalila Ridge]] on the [[India–Nepal border|border]] between [[India]] and [[Nepal]]. It is the highest point of the ridge and the state of [[West Bengal]], India. The peak is located at the edge of the [[Singalila National Park]] and has a small village on the summit with a few hotels. Four of the five highest peaks in the world, [[Mount Everest|Everest]], [[Kangchenjunga]], [[Lhotse]] and [[Makalu]] can be seen from its summit. It also affords a pristine view of the entire Kangchenjunga Range.

==Trekking==

=== India ===
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The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and [[Phalut]] is one of the most popular ones in the [[Eastern Himalaya]]s due to the grand vistas of the Kangchenjunga range and the Everest range which can be seen from the ridge, and also for the seasonal wildflower blooms and birding. Treks begin at [[Manebhanjan]] which is 28 km (approx. 1 hour by road) from Darjeeling.<ref>[http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html/ , ''Sandakphu'', Trek to Sandakphu, 1 August 2015] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821055516/http://darjeeling.gov.in/treak.html |date=21 August 2015 }}</ref>

==== Ascent ====

The Sandakphu Trekking routes inside the Singalila National Park have four legs or stages.
* Manebhanjan to [[Meghma]] (2600 m): This is a 4-hour trek through the lower forest. The route goes via Chitre.
* Meghma to Gairibans (2621 m): There are two alternative trekking routes. They respectively go via [[Tonglu, West Bengal|Tonglu]] (3070 m) and [[Tumling]] (2900 m). From Tumling, a shorter trail cuts through Nepal and Jaubari (2750 m). Jaubari is ward no 07 of jamuna VDC ilam.
* Gairibans to Sandakphu (3636 m):
* Sandakphu to Phalut (3600 m): It is a one-day trek via Sabarkum (3536 m) covering 21 km.

==== Descent ====

* Retracing the way back to Manebhanjan.
* A steep descent to the village of Sirikhola on the banks of the River Sirikhola, via Gurdum (2300 m), and from there to [[Rimbick]].

'''Panorama of Peaks seen from Sandakphu and Phalut'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://himalayanhigh.in/sandakphu-phalut-trek|title=SANDAKPHU PHALUT TREK}}</ref>

[[Baruntse]] (7220m), [[Chamlang]] (7319m), Chomo Lonzo (7818m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8462m), Mount Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Talung (7349m), Rathong (6679m), Kabru N (7353m), Koktang (6147m), Simvo (6812m), Frey (5853m), Kabru S (7318m), Kabru Dome (6600m), Kabru Forked (6100m), [[Mount Pandim|Pandim]] (6691m), Tenchenkhang (6010m), Jupono (5650m)

'''Villages At Glance:''' Gorkhey, Bhareng, Gairibas, Meghma, Maneybhanjyang, Rammam, Srikhola, Sepi, Molley, Gurdum <ref name=":0" />

=== Nepal ===
{{unreferenced section|date=January 2020}}
The western part of Sandakphu peak is located in [[Sandakpur, Nepal|Sandakpur rural municipality]] (ward no. 2 & 4) of [[Ilam District]] of [[Province No. 1]].

The trekking starts from [[Ilam, Nepal|Ilam Bazar]] via [[Maipokhari]], [[Maimajhuwa]], [[Mabu, Nepal|Mabu]], Kala Pokhri Bikhe Bhyanjyang to Sandakpur, and also from Ilam Bazar via Sulubung, Jamuna, Hangetham (a special area for birds such as the [[spiny babbler]] and [[blue tit]]), Piple, Kalipokhari, Bikhe Vanjyang to Sandakpur. On this trekking route, Jamuna is most valuable for trekkers. There are many beautiful places like Dhap Pokhari, Choyatar (special area for [[Red panda|red pandas]]). There is a three jungle Hile Samudayik Ban, Choyatar Samudayik Ban, Hangetham Samudayik Ban.{{Clarify|date=August 2021|reason=this sentence doesn't make any sense}}

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==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Kanchendzonga from sandakaphu.jpg|Singalila Range and [[Kangchenjunga|Kanchenjungha]] from Sandakpur
File:Sandakphu panorama.jpg|A panoramic view of Sandakpur.
File:Domestic yak in Sandakpur.jpg|Domestic Yak
File:Sandakpur top view.jpg|Top view of Sandakphu
File:Sandakpur, Ilam Nepal.jpg|Sandakphu
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
{{commons category|Sandakphu}}
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/95864028@N07/16495995394/in/set-72157649586827433 Mt Everest and Lhotse as seen from Sandakphu]
*[http://www.conflatingvisions.com/2015/08/in-the-land-of-sleeping-buddha-sandakphu/ In the Land of Sleeping Buddha - A Guide to Sandakphu Trek]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXU1IR2LR8 Land of the Land Rovers - Community fleet of 57 Series I in daily use from Maneybhanjang to the Sandakphu summit]
* [https://www.trekthehimalayas.com/Sandakphu-Trek/ Sandakphu Trek Complete Information]
*[https://getsetgoonline.com/blog/20-stunning-photos-that-will-inspire-you-to-trek-to-sandakphu/ 20 Stunning Photos of Sandakphu]

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{{Darjeeling}}

[[Category:Mountains of West Bengal]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Province No. 1]]
[[Category:Villages in Darjeeling district]]
[[Category:Highest points of Indian states and union territories]]
[[Category:India–Nepal border]]
[[Category:Geography of Darjeeling district]]