West Bengal Trekking Tours
¶ Singalila Trek Tour
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Duration : 19 Days / 18 Nights
Destinations : Kolkata - Delhi - Kurseong - Darjeeling - Tonglu - Gairibus Trek - Sandakphu - Phalut - Rammam - Rimbik - Pelling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra
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Day
01: Arrival at Kolkata/Delhi Arrival at Kolkata (land of Joy)/New Delhi. Received upon arrival and transferred to hotel. Day free at your, leisure. Evening, free. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing
Sightseeing the boulevards of the erstwhile British capital which still carries the reminiscence of the days of Raj in India. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03: Kolkata/Delhi- Kurseong
Morning drive to the airport for flight to Bagdogra. Received upon arrival and transferred to Tea Resort. Evening enjoy Yoga session. Overnight in Resort.
Day 04: Darjeeling
Early morning, enjoy Yoga session and proceed towards Darjeeling the Queen of the Hills. Check into hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 05: Tonglu (3070m) 13 km trek from Maneybhanjang
After an early breakfast and interesting drive into the Himalayan foothills, we set off on the first part of our walk, from Maneybhanjan, to relatively short, hike upto Tonglu. It is an unavoidable fact of trekking in the Himalayas that we must get up high to find the best views. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Day 06: Tonglu – Gairibus (2621m) 09km trek
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. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Sandakphu: The highest point of the Singalila range, this is one of the place in the entire trekking route from where one can see the clear view of the entire Mt. Khanchenjunga range & Mt. Everest on a clear morning. This topmost valley on the Singalila Trekking route offers a vista of snow clad peaks, pine ridge and rhododendron trees and the chirping of birds of various species.
Day 07: Gairibus - Sandakphu (3636m) 10 km trek
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalipokhri. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Day 08: Sandakphu - Phalut (3600m) 09km trek
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Khanchenjunga, 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. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Day 09: Phalut –Rammam (2560m) 09km trek
Leaving Phalut, we are temporarily saying goodbye to the views of Khanchenjunga and the eastern Himalayas, as we descend for most of the day through forests of Rhododendrons and Magnolias with isolated patches of farmland to Rammam. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Day 10: Rammam– Rimbik (2286m) 08km trek
Downhill again today to the crossing of the Sirikhola passing through farmland and scattered villages. Then it’s uphill through largely forested terrain to the village of Rimbik. Overnight at Trekker's hut/Tent.
Day11: Rimbik – Darjeeling (2130m) 30km by vehicle
Morning at leisure and afternoon drive to Darjeeling. Day free to rest your tired leg. Overnight in Hotel.
Day12: Darjeeling – sightseeing
Visit the HMI, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan refugee self help camp, Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Afternoon enjoy a ride on Heritage Toy Train from Ghoom to Darjeeling. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13: Pelling (2080m)
A breath taking drive through the picturesque landscape mostly covered by tea gardens, amidst pine trees, numerous orchids along the bank of river Teesta. On the way, the sublime beauty of the sikkimise village terrain with prayer flags fluttering on the side of the paddy field will make you nostalgic. Overnight at Resort.
Day 14: Pelling
Early morning we will walk upto the second oldest monastery of Sikkim, Sanga-Choling Monastery, through alpine family, after spending some lazy time we will be back to visit the old and sacred Pemayangste Monastery, to discover its richness. After a leisurely walk we will reach the Rabdentse ruins the second capital Sikkim. Overnight in Resort.
Day 15: Gangtok
Morning you will drive to Gangtok (123km) 6hrs, from Ravangla. Afternoon free to explore the capital of Sikkim, or collect souvenir. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16: Gangtok
Early morning walk to Tashi View Point to watch the sun rising from the horizon, catering a golden touch in the horizon. After breakfast you will be transferred to Phodong Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of Sikkim, en-route you can see Kabi Lungchok, where historic treaty after bloody war between Lepcha & Bhutia tribe took place. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17: Gangtok
After breakfast set out to discover the cultural heritage of the small hill resort, flung by the Buddhist religion, you will taken to Rumtek Monastery (seat of Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism), one can see the beautiful Thankas, your next destination is Namgyal Institute of Tibetology,Tsuklakhang (The Royal Chapel),Ganesh Tok. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 18: Kalimpong
Drive to Kalimpong, which was once a territory of Bhutan and later became a part of India. The place once an important silk market had a trading route with Tibet. One the way you will find the orchids has blossomed all over the place. This small town is famous for its flower nurseries. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 19: Bagdogra (IXB)
Drive to Bagdogra or NJP Railway Station for your onward journey.
