– Region: West Bengal — Singalila NP (Sandakphu, 3,636m — highest point West Bengal)

 – Elevation: 3636

 – GPS Coordinates: 27.104° N, 88.084° E

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — From Maneybhanjang: 31km / 2 days; jeep road also exists to Sandakphu (4WD, 4hrs rough road, ₹3,000–4,000) 

 – Opening Season: Year-round (best Oct–Dec + Mar–May for views)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 30  – Showers: Basic shower (cold; GTA hut: outside)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — spring (treat) – Meals & food: Good range at lodges (dal bhat, momos, noodles, eggs, coffee)

– Mobile Signal: Airtel/Jio (limited connectivity; WIFI at private lodges) – Payment Methods: Cash INR — GTA hut ₹200–300/person; lodges ₹700–1,200 | FOREIGNERS: GTA hut only (Nepal-side lodges prohibited for foreigners)

 – Short Description: SANDAKPHU (3,636m) = highest point in West Bengal. UNIQUE VIEW: Everest (8,849m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m) — FOUR of the WORLD’S FIVE HIGHEST PEAKS visible simultaneously on clear days. Also known as ‘Sleeping Buddha’ — Kanchenjunga range seen from here resembles a reclining figure.