Singalila Trek
Duration: 10 nights/ 11 days
Destination Covered: Sandakphu,Pahlut and Ramman ( Singelila Trek)
This is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Darjeeling area. It acquaints you to the full region and offers the most fantastic views of the snowy range and the experience of lush green valleys. One passes thorough the temperate forests of rhododendrons and magnolias to reach the almost Tundra like landscape.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival - Darjeeling.
Arrival Airport and drive to Darjeeling ( 2134m). Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling .
In the morning, sunrise view from Tiger's Hill and in the afternoon, sightseeing of Ghoom Moanstery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Self Help Center . Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Darjeeling to Tonglu.
Drive one and half hour to Manebhnajyang and further vertical climb brings you to Tonglu (2800m). Excellent view of Kanchenjunga.Overnight at trekker's lodge.
Day 04: Tonglu to Sandakphu.
Many ascents and descents characterize the trek to Sandakphu (3750m). Sandakphu perhaps offers the best simultaneous view of the Everest and the Kanchenjunga ranges. Distance 16 km, 7 hours walking. Overnight trekkers huts.
Day 05: Sandakphu to Phalut.
The trek to Phalut is comparatively easy going as one does not encounter many ascents and the trek is more or less flat on the walking along the Singelila ridge. Phalut is near the Tri-junction of Sikkim , Nepal and West Bengal . Overnight at trekkers lodge.
Day 06: Phalut to Rammam.
The trail plunges steeply into the Rammam valley till the village of Gorkhey after which it more or less flat land. Overnight in Trekkers Hut. Distance 14 km and 5 hours walking.
Day 07: Rammam to Rimbick.
The last day of your trek to Rimbick is more or less flat with some descents and meanders past meadows and small villages. Rimbick is a small village with little market. Tonight you will stay at a family home converted to lodge.
Day 08: Rimbick to Darjeeling .
Drive 3-4 hours to Darjeeling .
Day 09 : Darjeeling- Gangtok.
Drive to Gangtok. Picnic. Short walk the town. Over night at capital city Gangtok.
Day 10: Gangtok:
Early morning sunrise from Hanuman Top. Full day sight seeing including Rumtek Monastery. Evening drive to Tashi View Point for sunset view of the majestic Mt. Kanchanjunga and Mt. Siniolchu . A special Sikkim food festival. Over night at Gangtok.
Day 11: Gangtok- Departure.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
