GOOD TO KNOW

Entry to Singalila National Park requires a permit that costs ` 200/ USD3 for foreign nationals. After Tumling, almost all accommodation is solar-powered. Your phones and gadgets that need charging may incur an extra cost. Make sure you have enough warm clothes as Sandakphu can get very cold, especially in the winter. Do pack rainwear as weather can be unpredictable. If you are here in the winter, ensure you have snow hiking shoes. Carry personal hygiene essentials and basic medicines for fevers, colds, and coughs, as well as muscle relaxants. ATMs are not available on the way, and it is recommended to carry extra cash.