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Darjeeling Singalila Trek

13 Nights & 14 Days in India

Trek Grade:

; Altitude: 3636 mt.; Accommodation: Tents & Trekkers Huts. *** to **** Hotels in cities; Transportation: Jeep or Minibus.
Note: During the trek there will be a highly skilled guide, sherpas & porters to carry the luggages. Depending on the size of the group there will be kitchen staffs,
comprising of cook & his helper to provide a balance diet for you. If the group is small then the food will be arranged in the trekker hut.

Season: September to November & February to April.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Calcutta (Kolkotta)/Delhi; Day 2: Kolkotta – Bagdogra(flight) - Darjeeling;
Day 3: Darjeeling; Day 4: Darjeeling - Manibhanjyan trek to Tonglu/Tumling (Trek); Day 5: Kalpokhari (Trek); Day 6: Sandakpu (Trek); Day 7: Sandakpu (Trek); Day 8: Phalut (Trek); Day 9: Ramam (Trek);
Day 10: Rimbik (End of the Trek); Day 11: Rimbik - Kalimpong; Day 12: Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Calcutta/ Delhi; Day 13: Night transfer to International Airport; Day 14: Return flight.

Darjeeling once known as the queen of hills is surrounded by the mighty Himalayan chain of Mt Kanchendzonga 8589 Mts (3rd highest mountain in the world) & by tea gardens.

The trek, which is also known as “Singalila Trek” begins from Manibhanjyan altitude 2000 Mts & the highest point of the trek is Sandakpu 3636 Mts. This trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India, though it is considered being a fairly easy trek. It is very scenic & interesting, as we walk through the forest of cedars, Magnolia, Pines, and Chest Nuts & Rhododendrons. During the trek one can see the local people & their daily activities, as we will come across some villages, the night will be either in a “tent” or in a local house which is know as a trekker’s hut, which will be sometime in India or in Nepal. This part of Himalaya is also home to the Himalayan black bear, musk deer, leopard & “Himalayan Red Panda” which is a rare endangered & shy animal. Though it is difficult to spot it easily but if you are lucky enough you may come across one of them while crossing a path or on the top of cedar trees. The view from Sandakpu to “Kanchendzonga” & “Everst” range is unforgettable as one can see the four out of five highest mountains in the world. Namely:
- Sagarmatha or Mt. Everest 8848 mts,
- Mt. Kanchendzonga 8589 mts
- Lotse 8516mts &
- Mahakalu 8463

Apart from the trek one can enjoy a visit of famous Darjeeling tea garden, Tibetan refugee self help centre & a ride of steam engine “toy train”, which is running here since more than 100 years now.