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Sandakphu   (3636 m; 11,930 ft) is the highest peak in the district of Ilam, Nepal and West Bengal, India. It is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Nepal border. The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park and has a small village on the summit with a few hostels. Four of the five highest peaks in the  world, Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu can be seen from its summit. It also affords a pristine view of the entire Kangchenjunga Range. The trek along the Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut is one of the most popular ones in the Eastern Himalayas 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) fro...

What is Camping all about?  Any idea? Ok, let me share my feelings first before I enter the main topic. It is tied in with awakening to the sounds of the birds tweeting around and the morning breeze. Getting your jeans dusty, meandering in the excellent woods with nature all around, gazing at the stars, appreciating the glow of campfire and coming back to your tent at last for a serene rest, that is what camping is all about. It helps the mind and body to relax and breathe in the fresh air. After gathering information from my fellow trekkers, I have made a list of a few places that are the best spots for pitching your tents and having the camping experience of your life. I bet you will get to know the most amazing features of each natural utopia. White Mountain National Forest  F In the event if a rustic trip in the Northeast is the thing that you are searching for, you should head towards the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It can be...