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The journey
Embark on an 8-day Darjeeling Singalila Ridge Trek and discover the region's pristine beauty. Trek through lush forests, catch sight of the Sleeping Buddha formation, and experience the magical sunrise from Sandakphu and Phalut peaks. Traverse picturesque villages, walk along enchanting streams, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking panoramas of some of the world's highest mountain peaks.
At a glance
Day by day
Upon arrival, meet the tour representative at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and transfer to Darjeeling.
The distance from Bagdogra is 70 km, and it takes around 3 hours to reach Darjeeling.
Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Enjoy the beautiful morning in Darjeeling.
After breakfast, drive to Maney Bhanjan (34 km, 2 hours), the trek's starting point. Foreign guests must complete an immigration entry here, which takes only 15 minutes.
Once the trek starts, the trail climbs steeply through deep forest.
After walking for 45 minutes, you can see some Buddhist prayer flags and a big Chorten - this is Chitrey. The beautiful Sleeping Buddha formation of Kanchenjunga and another mountain group can be seen here. After Chitrey, we take a small trail into the dense malingo (small bamboo) forest up to Lamaydhura, a small hamlet. The funny part of this trek is that sometimes you walk on the Indian and Nepal sides. There is no border fencing here, just some area pillars for marking.
After Lamaydhura, the walk becomes more beautiful as you see the view of Kanchenjunga on your right side.
After 1 hour of walking, we will reach a small settlement - Meghma. Tumling is just a 1-hour walk from here, and you will enjoy this walk.
Once you reach Tumling, you will be amazed to see the view of Kanchenjunga. Don't miss the sunset view from Tumling.
Overnight at Tumling.
We wake up early in the morning for the sunrise view. It will be cold outside, but the beauty of the sunrise will definitely warm your heart.
After experiencing this grand view, we will return to our place. After having a hearty breakfast, we will start our trek for Kalapokhri - our stop for today. It will be all descent up to Gairibas, a small village on the Indo-Nepal border, and then the trail goes up to Kaiyakata.
From Kaiyakata to Kalapokhri, the trail gradually passes through dense forest.
You will enjoy this forest walk.
Though rare, there is a chance of sighting a Red Panda here. Kalapokhri is distinguished by a small pond at the beginning of this small hamlet.
You can see Sandakphu from here. You can't see the greater Himalayan mountains from here, but the sunset at Kalapokhri has its own charm.
Overnight stay at Kalapokhri.
It will be an easy start today. The initial 2 km, up to Bikeybhanjan, will be a gradual walk.
After Bikeybhanjan, there will be a steep 4 km climb until we reach Sandakphu.
Once we ascend, you will see Mt. Kanchenjunga on your right side. As it is the highest mountain in this vicinity, you will get almost a bird's-eye view while climbing up. It takes around 2 hours to reach Sandakphu from Bikeybhanjan. The primary attraction of Sandakphu is the panoramic view of four of the world's five highest mountain peaks.
You can also see Mt. Chomolhari, Bhutan's highest peak, from here. Other than these highest mountains of the world, there are some 7,000 m-plus mountains in the landscape, such as Nuptse, Baruntse, Kabru North, and Kabru South.
In the afternoon, we will go for the summit walk of Sandakphu. The 360 view from the Sandakphu peak is something you will cherish forever. If one side has the greater Himalayan peaks, then the other side has beautiful villages of Nepal.
You can also see Darjeeling town and the plains of West Bengal from here. Spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Sandakphu.
Today we wake up early to see the sunrise from here. There is one word that can describe the beauty of this phenomenon - magical! Not only Kanchenjunga, but the first sunlight on Mt. Everest also looks fantastic.
After witnessing this spectacular view, we quickly return to our place and prepare for the journey.
After having a hearty breakfast, we start our journey for Phalut - our stop for today. The distance from Sandakphu to Phalut is around 21 km, and it will be the longest walk of this trek. But the best part is that it will most likely be a ridge walk, and you will walk on the meadow. The panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, and other peaks will continuously lead you to Thakung.
After Thakung, we walk through dense rhododendron forest up to Sabargram, where the area is marked with a forest check post.
During springtime, when rhododendrons bloom, this area looks really spectacular.
From Sabargram, Phalut is just 6 km away, and it takes around 2.5 hours to reach there. The view from Phalut is also very nice, and during sunset, the landscape looks dramatic.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Phalut.
Phalut Top is just a 20-minute walk from the place you are staying. To watch the sunrise, we have to start early. You might feel that it's the same sunrise you saw from Sandakphu, but you have to wait until the sun comes out completely to see the speciality of Phalut. Once the sun comes out, look at Kanchenjunga. You will clearly distinguish the massiveness of the mountain and why not? It's just an 11 km flying distance from here.
We will quickly return to our place and prepare for our journey. Today, our stop will be 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 with the beauty of the village. For the first time on 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 a river.
Overnight stay at Gorkhey.
You wake up in the morning to the gurgling sound of two rivers - Gorkhey Khola and Rammam Khola.
After breakfast, we will start for Sepi, where our trek will end.
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 named Rammam.
After Rammam, the route becomes flat and then descends to Srikhola before we finish our trek at Sepi.
We will have lunch here and then drive to Darjeeling (4 hours).
Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
You can spend an extra day and go for Darjeeling sightseeing, or transfer to Sikkim, Bhutan, Dooars, NJP Railway Station, or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
The route
The fine print
All airport, hotel, and base camp transfers.
Accommodation in a 2-star hotel based on twin-sharing or single-sharing with MAPAI plan (room + breakfast + dinner).
Accommodation and 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Morning and evening tea with snacks every day during trekking.
Professional and highly experienced English/Hindi-speaking local mountain guides.
All expenses for the guide.
All necessary permits needed for the trek, including still and video camera charges.
Note: Freshly prepared nutritious meals will be provided during the trek. Most of the vegetable dishes and dal provided during the trek are purchased from local farmers. You will mostly have Indian and Nepali cuisines for lunch and dinner.
Any kind of personal expenses such as telephone calls, battery recharge, shopping, hiring an extra porter, beverages, etc.
Your travel insurance.
Any personal gear and expenses for the trek.
Any kind of insurance that covers medical or emergency evacuation, loss, and theft expenses, etc.
Tips for trekking staff and drivers. (Tipping isn't mandatory; it is up to your satisfaction.)
Additional or delay costs may occur due to landslides and bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications made with safety concerns in mind, illness, changes in government policy, strikes, etc., or any reason beyond management's control.
Anything that isn't in the included list.
Comfortable and warm clothes.
Good-quality trekking shoes, slippers, and an extra pair of socks.
Rain jacket.
Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturizers.
Water bottles, backpack, and energy bars/snacks.
A pair of sunglasses.
Cap or hat.
Personal toiletries and basic medication (if any).
Headlamp (with spare batteries).
Climatic conditions at high altitudes vary from those in the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized.
Pay heed to the guide or instructors to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
Avoid trekking at night.
Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering at local sites or campsites.
While visiting any religious sites, do not hurt local sentiments.
You can book personal porters to carry your personal baggage for the whole trek at an additional cost.
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