Sandkaphu Trek-Garibass-kaia kata-kala pokhri

Sandakphu trekDeshmukh,Rajendra chavai and Myself Narayan Chougale.
Trek organiser Atanu Chakrowrathi, Guide Arpan And Horses porter Sambhu.
At Garibass valley we were able to spot some wild birds and Animals, Red panda research canter
Is at garibass It was time to trek to Kala pokari
Village. We started early and plan was to reach Kaia kata village for break fast, again trekking through singalila park
Singalila reserve forest. The descend up to kaia kata was stiff. One the way again the view of Himalaya
Mountain ranges and valleys was awesome. Kaia kata is small village in Nepal. All enjoyed the Nepali food
For breakfast. Spend some nice time with locals before moving on.
The sansakhpu range is famous for poisonous plants and Kaia kata means poisonous plant.
The trek route after Kaia kata to Kala pokari is same as jeep route.The climb is gradual. British Era route from
Garibass to Kaia kata is presently not used but one can spot remains of old road and bridges. First time we were able to spot snow on our way
To Kala pokhri.
Kala Pokhri (3186 m) is a small Himalayan village inside the Singalila National Park in the Darjeeling subdivision, Darjeeling districtin the state of West Bengal, India. It lies on the trekking route from Mane Bhanjang to Sandakphu (the highest peak in West Bengal), and is roughly halfway between the steep final stretch of the trek from Gairibans to Sandakphu. The word, "Pokhri" means "lake" and "kala" means "dark" in Nepali, and the village is named after this lake.The water of lake is not used for drinking as poisonous. Buddhist flags seen flying near lake.
Kala pokhri is the biggest village settlement on the way to Sandakhpu which was towering high at 6 km.from
Kala pokhri.