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Singalila Ridge Trek is a unique trek in the Himalayas. Dense Rhododendron Forest, thick Maligo (Local bamboo) forest, Lush green meadows, Numerous species of birds, Sighting chances of endangered Red Panda, Picturesque Himalayan villages, Smiling mountain people – the list will go on and you haven’t heard about the biggest attraction of this trek! Yes, the view of four of five highest mountains in the world – all in a single panoramic view. This is the few places on this planet where you can see an exotic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. So why waiting! Join us for this beautiful trek and take your Himalayan experience into another level.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Upon confirmation of a booking our dedicated guest relationship manager will get in touch with the guests and they will be provided pin point details of the meeting person/place so that there stays no confusion. Our driver/representative will also wait there in advance to make sure our guests don't get disorientated.
Upon arrival at Maneybhanjan they can reach at our pick up point (details will be shared after confirmation) which is by the main street. It's a small village and almost everyone know about our pickup location.
This trek ends at Rimbik Bazar. It is the biggest village here and guest can travel onwards. We can also arrange vehicle for them for onward traveling.
Itinerary
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1
Gopaldhara Tea estate is one of the most picturesque Tea gardens in Darjeeling hills. We can stop here for a tea break and admire its beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
On a clear day one can see the iconic "Sleeping Buddha" formation of Mt. Kanchenjunga massif from here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Mirik is a small town in Darjeeling district known for Sumendu Lake.
Admission ticket free -
4
After breakfast we start exploring the small village. This is a unique village where half of the village is in India and other half falls in Nepal. We visit a Buddhist stupa from where one can get a birds eye view of the village. Then we walk through small forest area to reach neighbouring Jaubari village where most of the villagers are associated with farming. We will have hot lunch at a villagers house and interact with them. We return back to our homestay and spend the rest at leisure.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
After breakfast we start our terk. At first the trail climbs up steeply through deep forest. After walking for 45 mins you can see some Buddhist prayer flags and a big Chorten -this is Chitrey. The beautiful Sleeping Buddha formation of Kanchenjunga and another group of mountains can be seen from here. After Chitrey we take a small trail into dense malingo (Small bamboo) forest up to Lamaydhura, a small hamlet. The interesting part of this trek is that sometimes you walk in Indian side and sometimes in Nepal side. There is no border fencing here just some area pillar for marking. After Lamaydhura the walk becomes more beautiful as you see the view of Kanchenjunga on your right side. After 1 hr of the walk, we will reach a small settlement – Meghma. Tonglu is just 45 mins walk from here. This final stretch will be steep but once you reach Tonglu, you will be amazed to see the view of Kanchenjunga.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
We cross beautiful hamlet name Tumling
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
We will wake up in the early morning for the sunrise view. After breakfast we will start our trek for Sandakphu. It will be all downhill walk till Gairibas, a small village in Indo-Nepal border then the trails goes up to Kaiyakata. From Kaiyakata to Kalapokhri the trail is gradual and it goes through the dense forest. You will enjoy this forest walk. In this portion of the forest, the chance of sighting Red panda is high. Kalapokhri is distinguished with a small pond in the beginning of this small hamlet. After Kalapokhri the initial 2 km, up to Bikeybhanjan will be a gradient walk. After Bikeybhanjan it will be steep climbing of 4 km until we reach Sandakphu.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Sandakphu is the highest peak of West Bengal state and offers grand view of the Himalayas.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
9
Today we wake up early to see the sunrise from here. Not only Kanchenjunga, the first sunlight on the Mt. Everest also looks fantastic. After breakfast we start our journey to Phalut. Today we will cover 21 Km and it will be the longest walk of this trek. But the best part is that most of the time it will be like a ridge walk and you will walk on the meadow. The panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu and other peaks will continuously will you up to Thakung. After Thakung we walk through dense Rhododendron forest up to Sabargram where the area is marked with a forest check post. During spring time when Rhododendrons bloom this area looks really spectacular. From Sabargram Phalut is just 6 km away and it takes around 2.5 hr to reach there. The view from Phalut is also very nice and during the sunset, the landscape looks dramatic.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
10
Phalut top will be just 20 min of walk from the place you are staying. To watch the sunrise we have to start early. We will come back to our place and get ready for our journey. Today our stop will be at Gorkhey, a picturesque village in this National park. Another exciting part of today’s journey is that we will walk through the dense forest of Malingo (a kind of small bamboo) most of the time. You will love this walk today. Once you reach Gorkhey you will fall in love seeing the beauty of the village. For the first time in this trek, you will see two beautiful streams – Gorkhey Khola and Rammam Khola. In the afternoon go for a village walk or relax yourself sitting on a rock beside any river.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
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One of the most picturesque villages in this vicinity.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
12
Your wake up in the morning with the gurgling sound of two rivers – Gorkhey Khola and Rammam khola. After breakfast, we will start for Sepi. We will pass through the picturesque Samanden village. After the village, the trek route descends to a stream and then it goes uphill to reach a beautiful village name Rammam. After Rammam the route becomes flat and then descends to Srikhola, a beautiful river in this vicinity.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Your wake up in the morning with the gurgling sound of two rivers – Gorkhey Khola and Rammam khola. After breakfast, we will start for Sepi. We will pass through the picturesque Samanden village. After the village, the trek route descends to a stream and then it goes uphill to reach a beautiful village name Rammam. After Rammam the route becomes flat and then descends to Srikhola, a beautiful river in this vicinity.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
14
After breakfast we start our trek to Rimbik. After walking for 30 mins we cross a river bridge and reach the vehicle road. Rimbik is just one hour walk from here. Upon arrival our trek comes to a smiling end.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
15
The queen of hill, Darjeeling, requires no introduction. One can spend an easy three nights here and explore its various local attractions.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Delhi/Mumbai to Bagdogra airport. Drive (3 hrs) to Manebhanjan (2134 m). Evening at leisure.
Manebhanjan village exploration. Acclimatization walk. Evening brief about the trek.
Maneybhanjan to Tonglu (3170 m)- 13 Km - 7 hrs
Tonglu - Sandakphu (3636 m)- 15 km - 7 hrs
Sandakphu to Phalut (3600) - 21 Km - 8 hrs
Phalut to Gorkhey (2500 m) - 14 km - 6 hrs
Gorkhey to Sepi (2300m) - 21 km - 6 hrs
Sepi to Rimbik (2250 M) - 7 Km - 2 hrs and drive (1.5 hrs) to Darjeeling.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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