Sandakphu

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Sandakphu

One of the principal peaks in the Singalila spur of the Himalayas, in the head-quarters subdivision of Darjeeling Dis- trict, Bengal, situated in 27 6' N. and 88 o'E. The height above sea-level is 11,930 feet. It commands an unequalled view not only of the Sikkim snows, but also of the Nepal mountains, including Everest, The Nepal frontier road runs over the hill, and there is a staging bungalow which is available to travellers on application to the Deputy-Commissioner of Darjaling.