Welcome to a definitive trek in Darjeeling - Singalila Ridge Trek! Only two hours from the city, the great way starts. Although not a far drive from the city, the path appears as though it is in no place, as you navigate from edge to edge. The beautiful Singalila Ridge interfaces the excellent Himalaya of Nepal to India. The feature of the trek is strolling this edge to Sandakphu (11,929 feet), the most noteworthy point in West Bengal, where you get stunning perspectives on the most elevated tops on earth.
Ascend from your tranquil sleep at Sandakphu and make a short movie to a perspective. From here, see Mount Everest (29,028 ft), Kanchenjunga (28,170 ft), Lhotse (27,940 ft), and Makalu (27,825 ft) in the entirety of their magnificence. It is truly outstanding, if not the best mountain in India. What another place would you be able to see 4 of the 5 most noteworthy tops on the planet in one clearing view?
Singalila National Park is one of India's best trekking regions. The scene, natural life, individuals, and each other piece of the experience make Singalila special and adorable. The path starts from Manebhanjan on the edges of Singalila National Park. Climb over and around the verdant, forested slopes before showing up at the desolate glades of Tumling and Kalapokhri. The mountains give a genuine feeling of point of view and we feel lowered just to be in their quality. Take a few minutes to simply respect them and take some photographs, however, photographs can't do this view equity.
The wonder doesn't stop. From Sandakphu to Phalut, the mountains stay with us. Indeed, the view from Phalut is about as entrancing as the day preceding. The fruitless open zone offers a route to an uncovered perspective of the lofty snow-topped pinnacles. In Phalut, we remain in a trekker's cabin, eye to eye with the terrific Himalayas. From Phalut, we trek through the beautiful view of Gorkhey and Timburey before recovering a ride to Darjeeling. In Darjeeling, we take you on a marvellous day voyage through the city's social attractions and top it off with a delightful supper.
Consistently on the trek (aside from at Phalut), we remain in teahouses possessed by neighbourhood families. This is one of the most important pieces of the trek. Find out about the way of life and individual families that run the cabins. At the homestay in Timburey, figure out how to make momos and other conventional neighbourhood top choices!
Best Time to Visit
The best seasons for this trek are Summer (April to June) and Autumn(October to November) when the climate conditions are moderately milder. The climate is charming, with moderate temperatures. During the favoured season, the climate gives the best for the trek; the climate stays moderate, and you can get the best out of the trek. The mountain scenes are without a doubt: staggering. The blossoming backwoods and shocking scene along the path are no less mysterious during the favoured season.
Trip Highlights
Hypnotizing view of Mount Everest (29,028 ft), Kanchenjunga
(28,170 ft), Lhotse (27,940 ft),
and Makalu (27,825 ft).
Trekking through the national park.
Momo exercised with a nearby family in Timburey.
'Outdoors' under the stars in Phalut.
Social visit in Darjeeling after the trek.
A scope of views: horticultural fields to timberlands to snow-capped edges.
In general Darjeeling, the territory has more than 400 types of winged creatures.
Itinerary Details
Show up Bagdogra Airport and drive for
around 3 to 4 hours to tea bequests and little villages to arrive at Darjeeling
(7,000 ft).
The forested slope inclines were before long bared of their spread and planted with
this most rewarding income worker. Nowadays, individuals come here to escape from
the warmth and moistness of the north Indian plain. Here you will end up encompassed
by mountain individuals from everywhere throughout the eastern Himalaya. They have
come to work, to exchange or - on account of the Tibetans - as evacuees. Mother
Teresa spent her initial a long time as a pious devotee here with the sisters at
Loreto Convent. Darjeeling is a delightful slope station that is generally well
known for its interesting tea which has topographical acknowledgment and the
provincial toy-trains, aside from the Singalila ridge itself. En route, appreciate
the drive of 3-4 hours amid tea domains.
Go through the night at an inn in Darjeeling since tomorrow your Singalila Ridge
Trek experience starts. Rest comfortably in the hotel room for the night and
rejuvenate yourself for a long and difficult but exciting trail ahead.
This extraordinary day, delve into breakfast
early and be headed to Dhotrey which is a little village of around 85 homes. This
will fill in as the beginning stage of the trekking movement. To one side, where the
valley is beneath, is Langurdang. At first, during the initial 15 minutes, you will
have a jeep track that returns to the town school which has a gigantic bamboo swing
in the front.
The course to Tonglu is a flawless one as you climb at a consistent pace amid pine,
oak seed, and rhododendron forests. A few oak seed nuts lie along the course. The
board Tonglu Medicinal Plant protection area denotes your passageway at Tonglu. The
motorable road that originates from Maneybhanjang joins the trek course near the
curve. Following 10 minutes ahead is the tea house at Tonglu where you will withdraw
for the evening.
Today, you will initially take the path to
Tumling, which is a declining one of around 20 minutes passing a Chorten to your
left side. From this spot, you will set out on the path to one side and go trekking
through Nepal until at Kalapokhri. Later on, you will trek to Joebari which is for
the most part on an even ground. It is a dazzling little village that has lodges
bordering the street.
You will stop at Indira Lodge for tea that lies at the turning which takes you to
Sandakphu. The course which goes straight will take you to Ilam in Nepal. From the
hotel, you will select the correct turn and continue to Gairibas which is lower.
Anticipate a declining climb and to your left side, you will have the valley. As you
move down, you can see the path to Kayakatta. Gairibas to this spot is around 2 km
since it is a precarious tough trip, it would take you about 1.5 hours.
When at Kayakatta, you can savor some lunch at a neighborhood teahouse. There are
two paths now that take you to Kalapokhari (which means dark lake). Decide on the
progressive one that is a frequently utilized jeep track. You will see Kalapokhari
to one side with petition banners. Post five minutes, you will arrive at the tea
house which will be your retreat for the evening.
This day, expect a progressive rising trek
of around 2.5 km and 50 minutes to Bikhey Bhanjang. It signifies 'Poison Valley' for
there are noxious plants that flourish here. Take a speedy stop for tea when here.
From this spot, two paths will take you to Sandakphu.
The course on the Nepalese side is a consistent tough trip however long and winding
one is. Though the one on the Indian side is somewhat more extreme and supported the
decision. This path is around 3.5 km and will take around 3 hours and 20 minutes. En
route, you can relish the delightful sights of Bhikey and 3 courses that meet at the
territory from the top. You will have the option to observe the Indian and Nepalese.
As land wanderers continue coming along these lines, you can bum a ride to the top
on the off chance that you discover the walk excessively dreary. Following a decent
day, a retreat for the night at the tea house.
This day, get going right on time to treat your eyes on what is considered as among the most dazzling perspectives on Himalaya, of all the strong mountains in one huge circular segment that covers the 3 nations of Bhutan, Nepal, and India. Post breakfast, begin trekking on a slipping way until Gurdum clearing a path amid exquisite wood extends including bamboos, oak, oak seed, pine, and rhododendrons. The move down is a continuous one and gets somewhat steep during the end. The protracted trekking action is a brilliant one. You will likewise need to clear your path through a consumed wilderness where you will see dark uncovered trees.
Today is a simple one, the street head at Sepi is somewhat further away from Sirikhola. Move down to Siri River from the teahouse and go crossing the extension. Trek away over the Timburay villa and move down at a consistent pace to the cabins plonked at Sirikhola at the gathering of Siri River where a minor tributary originates from the left. Take a stop for tea and later take the plummet to the enormous suspension connect over the stream. Continue trekking by the water body and pass little hotels, shops, and homes to show up at Sepi. From that point, you bounce on to the vehicle and move to Darjeeling. Retreat for the night at an inn in here.
After an early breakfast, we drive for 3-4 hrs to arrive at Bagdogra. This will be the end of your trip.
How To Reach
We can arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra Airport, the charges for the same are not included in the package. The cost of the cab can be shared among the trekkers joining the trek. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Siliguri after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to reach Singalila Ridge Trek Base Camp (Darjeeling) :
By Air
Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport, from here you can take a taxi/bus to Darjeeling. If
you are a large group then a minivan or a minibus can be arranged easily.
By Train
New Jalpaiguri Station located at a distance of 70 km from Darjeeling, from the station you
can take a taxi/bus to Darjeeling.
Inclusions
- To and Fro economy class air trave
- Travel by comfortable A/c or Non A/c coach / Vehicle as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Exclusions
- Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- Any applicable new taxes from Government
- Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency