Singalila Trek

From Darjeeling hills where tea plantations stretch as far as the eye can see, to Sikkim, an ancient Himalayan kingdom of Tibetan culture, this trek offers breath-taking views of the Himalayan range from Cho Oyo to Kanchenjunga. The Singalila range is one of the rare spots on earth where the view embraces five summits rising above 8000m, amongst them Everest, Makalu and Lhotse.

On these 19th century English Lords trails, you will trek on easy narrow paths along the Indo-Nepali border, sometimes at the edge of the jungle, sometimes through rhododendron forests. The visit of the main Sikkim monasteries (Pemayangtse, Tashiding, and Rumtek) provide a touch of culture and make of this journey a rare venture.

Few Facts:
Max Altitude: 3640 Mts
Best Time: Mid Feb to June & Sep to Dec
Difficulty: Easy Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang - Tonglu - Garibas - Sandakphu - Phalut - Raman - Rimbik - Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)

Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra (by plane) - Darjeeling (2130m) by car.
Arrive Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling. A charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 03: Visit Darjeeling.
We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 04: Darjeeling - Manay Bhanjang (2134m. 1h 30) by car - Tonglu (3070m) in 4h.
Early morning drive from Darjeeling to trek point. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.

Day 05: Tonglu - Garibas (2620m) in 4h.
We take a mossy paved path that snakes through a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.

Day 06: Garibas - Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h30.
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.

Day 07: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m) in 6h.
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo. Throughout the day, there are ever-changing views: yak herds, silvery pine forests, tiny lakes ringed with grass, and the snow-capped Himalayan range in the background.

Day 08: Phalut - Raman (2560m) in 5h.
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) thenwe climb up towards Raman.

Day 09: Raman - Rimbik (2280m) in 4h.
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.

Day 10: Rimbik - Darjeeling by car (3h).

Day 11: Darjeeling - Bagdogra (by car) - Delhi (by plane). (Hotel B&B)

Day 12: Delhi Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi

Day 13: Transfer to airport and fly back home.