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Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in October
October is the classic month. The monsoon has washed the air, mornings are clear and the whole skyline from Everest to Kanchenjunga stands out sharply. Dashain and Tihar fall in October or early November, filling villages with swings, flowers and family visits. It is also the busiest time on the ridge, with Puja holiday crowds, so book huts and Land Rovers early.
Local tip: Avoid the main Puja holiday week if you want quiet lodges.
Festivals this month
Trips at their best
Tickets for October
Shoestring
Singalila5 nights · On foot
The classic Sandakphu trek on a shoestring
Maneybhanjan · Tumling · Kalipokhri · Sandakphu
₹12,500per personabout ₹2,100 a day
Comfort
Singalila5 nights · Mixed
Sandakphu trek with a porter and private rooms
Dhotrey · Tumling · Kalipokhri · Sandakphu
₹28,000per personabout ₹4,650 a day
Comfort
Singalila2 nights · Mixed
Sandakphu by Land Rover in two nights
Tumling · Sandakphu
₹17,500per personabout ₹5,850 a day
Value
Singalila7 nights · On foot
Sandakphu and Phalut from Dhotrey
Dhotrey · Tonglu · Kalipokhri · Sandakphu
₹25,500per personabout ₹3,200 a day
Shoestring
Singalila3 nights · Mixed
Ride up to Sandakphu, walk down to Srikhola
Maneybhanjan · Sandakphu · Srikhola
₹9,500per personabout ₹2,400 a day
Value
Singalila4 nights · Mixed
Sandakphu ridge and river trek
Tumling · Kalipokhri · Sandakphu · Srikhola
₹17,000per personabout ₹3,400 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge?
October is the classic month. The monsoon has washed the air, mornings are clear and the whole skyline from Everest to Kanchenjunga stands out sharply. Dashain and Tihar fall in October or early November, filling villages with swings, flowers and family visits. It is also the busiest time on the ridge, with Puja holiday crowds, so book huts and Land Rovers early.
What is the weather like in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in October?
Sandakphu 2–12 °C, clear after the rains. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge in October?
We suggest Tumling, Sandakphu, Phalut, Gorkhey. Avoid the main Puja holiday week if you want quiet lodges.