Singalila Short Trek
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Overview
Itinerary
Singalila Short Trek Singalila National Park is a part of the Eastern Himalayas is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above sea level, this place is in the Darjeeling district and is well known for the trekking route to Sandakphu. It is bordered on the north by the state of Sikkim India and on the west by the country of Nepal.
Singalila national park has a number of small mammals including the red panda, leopard cat, barking deer, yellow-throated marten, wild boar, pangolin, and pika. Larger mammals include the Himalayan black bear, leopard, clouded leopard, serow, and takin. It is also a delight to birders with over 120 species recorded including many rare and exotic species like the scarlet minivet, kalij pheasants, blood pheasants, satyr tragopans, brown and fulvous parrotbills, rufous-vented tits, and Old World babblers like the fire-tailed myzornis and the golden-breasted fulvetta. The park is also on the flyway of many migratory birds.
The trek route offers a scenic landscape and on clear days can see the four highest peaks in the world, Kanchenjunga, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. Besides the views of the mountains and hills, the region is also rich in flora and fauna. Sandakphu is known as the “mountain of poisonous plants” due to the large concentration of Himalayan cobra lilies (Arisaema) which grow there. Thick bamboo, oak, magnolia and rhododendron forest between 2000 and 3600 m cover the Singalila Ridge. There are two seasons of wildflower bloom – one in spring (March and April) when the rhododendrons bloom, and another in the post-monsoon season (around October), when the lower forests bloom (Primula, Geranium, Saxifraga, Bistort, Senecio, Cotoneaster and numerous orchids).
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
- Day 02 : Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple and Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 hrs.
- Day 03 : Fly to Bhadrapur then drives to Darjeeling and transfer to Hotel.
- Day 04 : Full day sightseeing in Darjeeling.
- Day 05 : Darjeeling–Mane Bhanjyang – Tonglu and Jaubari. Drive from Darjeeling to Manaybhanjyang & trek to Tonglu & further to Jaubari on the same day. 8 hours.
- Day 06 : Jaubari – Sandakphu. Trek from Jaubari to Sandakphu takes. 7 hours
- Day 07 : Sandakphu – Molley. Trek from Sandakphu to Molley takes. 7 hours.
- Days 08 : Molley – Gorkey via Phalut. Trek from Molley to Phalut takes takes 6 hours, it is recommended to start the trek early morningto see sunrise and get the view of all the ranges of Kanchenjunga. Gorkhey is the border of west Bengal and Sikkim best for village walk in and around Gorkhey.
- Day 09 : Phalut – Sirikhola.
- Day 10 : Sirikhola – Rimbik – Darjeeling. Trek and tours takes about 5 hours.
- Day 11 : Drive Darjeeling – Bhadrapur 1 hr flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
- Day 12 : Kathmandu free day for shopping
- Day 13 : Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
Notes & InclusionDetail Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
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Day 02: Sightseeing: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple and Patan durbar square with professional English speaking tour guide. 4/5 hrs.
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Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur then drives to Darjeeling and transfer to Hotel.
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Day 04: Full day sightseeing in Darjeeling.
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Day 05: Darjeeling–Mane Bhanjyang – Tonglu and Jaubari. Drive from Darjeeling to Manaybhanjyang & trek to Tonglu & further to Jaubari on the same day. 8 hours.
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Day 06: Jaubari – Sandakphu. Trek from Jaubari to Sandakphu takes. 7 hours
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Day 07: Sandakphu – Molley. Trek from Sandakphu to Molley takes. 7 hours.
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Days 08: Molley – Gorkey via Phalut. Trek from Molley to Phalut takes takes 6 hours, it is recommended to start the trek early morningto see sunrise and get the view of all the ranges of Kanchenjunga. Gorkhey is the border of west Bengal and Sikkim best for village walk in and around Gorkhey.
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Day 09: Phalut – Sirikhola.
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Day 10: Sirikhola – Rimbik – Darjeeling. Trek and tours takes about 5 hours.
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Day 11: Drive Darjeeling – Bhadrapur 1 hr flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
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Day 12: Kathmandu free day for shopping
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Day 13: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
GalleryCost Includes
- All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep, Hiace and Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
- Full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. (As Per the itineraries in Kathmandu & Darjeeling)
- 5 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, one night at Gantok (Sikkim) and one night at Darjeeling at Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food)and accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
- 1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
- Air Ticket: KTM/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu & Airport taxes.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Cost Excludes
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and 3 night at Darjeeling.
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re entry visa fees and India visa fees & airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crew.
