Grade: Easy to Adventurous

Introduction:

Darjeeling Singalila trekking range was put into the trekking map in the early 20th century. The traditional Singalila Ridge trek begins from a trekking off point called Mana Bhanjang on the Darjeeling - Rimbik road and ends at Phalut. The British had built bungalows at Jorepokhari, Tanglu, Sandakpu (one of the world's best spot for sunrise or sunset view in the vicinity of Mt. Kanchenjunga) and Phalut. Sandakpu is the best place to see the breathtaking view of mountains. To the west, you see Lhotse (8,501 m), Everest (8,848 m), Makalu (8,475 m), Jannu (7,710 m). Along the Ridge, facing North, are very clear views of Kokthang (6,147 m), Rathong (6,679 m), Kabru South (7,317 m), Talung (7,349 m) and the gigantic Kangchenjunga (8,586 m). To the east, is a breathtaking sight of the beautiful Pandim (6,691 m), presiding over the forested ridges of Sikkim. From Phalut, we continue to trek down to Rimbik, halting at the charming village of Raman. Finally trek ends at Kalimpong, former gateway to Tibet.

This trek brings you into the lap of nature with its 139 varieties of rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, bamboo and other rare high altitude plants and vegetation.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu / Bhadrapur. Drive to Darjeeling.
Day 04: Half day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling.
Day 05: Morning sunrise tour to Tiger Hill and visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha) on the way back and return to Hotel. Afternoon at leisure for independent activities.
Day 06: Drive to Mane Bhanjyang and trek to Tonglu.(3020m)
The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.
Day 07: Trek to Kal Pokhari.
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 08:Trek to Sandakphu.(3636m)
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 09: Trek to Phalut.
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 10: Trek Raman.
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) then we climb up towards Raman.
Day 11: Trek to Rimbick.
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.
Day 12: Drive to Kalimpong.
Kalimpong – is a sleepy little town situated at the altitude of 1,200m, some 50 km east of Darjeeling. Kalimpong is famous for flower nurseries. There are monasteries and Nepalese Buddhist temple also to be visited with magnificent views of the hills.
Day 13: Drive to Bhadrapur and fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 14: At leisure in Kathmandu for independent activities.
Day 15: Transfer to airport for departure.

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