Sandakphu vs Dzongri: the numbers
| Sandakphu | Dzongri | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,636 m | 4,170 m |
| Days on trail | 7 days | 7 days |
| Difficulty | Not graded | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Darjeeling, Sikkim & Darjeeling | West Sikkim, Sikkim & Darjeeling |
| Best months | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Mar–May, Oct–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Dec–Feb |
| Peaks in view | Kangchenjunga, Everest | Kangchenjunga, Pandim, Kabru North, Talung, Rathong, Kokthang, Simvo, Jopuno |
| 3D route | Fly the Sandakphu trail → | Fly the Dzongri trail → |
Dzongri goes 534 m higher (4,170 m against 3,636 m). Both are at their best in Mar–May, Oct–Nov. The trailheads are about 38 km apart in a straight line.
