Phalut GTA Hut

 – Region: West Bengal — Singalila NP (Phalut, 3,600m — tri-junction WB/Sikkim/Nepal)

 – Elevation: 3600

 – GPS Coordinates: 27.163° N, 88.044° E

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 21km / full day from Sandakphu along ridge 

 – Opening Season: Oct–Dec + Mar–May (very basic Nov–Apr)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 15  – Showers: No shower

 – Drinking Water: Yes — NO reliable source! Carry water from Sandakphu – Meals & food: Basic meals at GTA hut (when open)

Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Cash INR — GTA hut ₹200–300/person

 – Short Description: Phalut (3,600m) = second-highest point in West Bengal, on the trijunction of West Bengal, Sikkim, and Nepal. Kanchenjunga range appears even CLOSER than from Sandakphu. Very basic GTA trekkers hut at summit. Descent to Gorkhey village (1,hr) then Rimbik via motor road.

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