SANDAKPHU-SINGALILA TREK -10 Days
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: IXB/Bhadrapur to Darjeeling, Meet on arrival by our
staff and transfer to
Darjeeling after Permit
formalities. Halt Overnight. |
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: Tiger hill Sunrise Tour at 4 am to 7.30 in the morning,
Have breakfast and
Continue to Darjeeling Sight
seeing after 9 to 12 .30 pm, Lunch and Afternoon
Free for Stroll in the Mall. Halt overnight.
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: Darjeeling –Manebhanjang – Tonglu
The trek starts after an early morning drive of about
two hours from Darjeeling to Manebhanjang a small
village inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas. From here one
can get a view of the trekking route, which is an
awesome, near vertical climb.
The first camp – site is at Tonglu at 3070 meters,
which is 11 kms from Manebhanjang through dense
forests, and hillsides covered with wild flowers and a
breathtaking mountain view of the incomparable
Kanchendzonga and its neighboring peaks. |
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: Tonglu –Gairibas -Kalipokhari
Resume Trekking from Tonglu to Gairibas at 2621
meters, Trek time 3 hrs, Approx.09 kms, Trails leads
one through bamboo glades and farmlands with
quaint little villages habited by warm and friendly
people. Gairibas to Kalipokhari 3170 meters is a
continuous climb through the rhododendron forests.
Distance is 6 Kms and it takes 3 hrs walks from
Gairibas. Drive by jeep will take approx.2 hrs. Halt
overnight at Kalipokhari. |
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: Kalipokhari - Sandakphu
Resume trekking from Kalipokhari to Sandakphu, From
Kalipokhari the road descends to Bikhebhangang –
Valley of Poison. Trek from Bikhebhanjang to
Sandakphu is a steep climb of 4 kms and takes more
than an hour to cover this trek. Trek time 2-3 hrs.
Sandakphu 3636 meter is 58 kms from Darjeeling and
commands one of the most spectacular views .In the
foreground is a great basin set in the midst of the hills,
the slopes covered with rhododendrons and silver fir
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: Sandakphu - Phalut
Resume trekking from Sandakphu to Phalut at 3600
meters, It is one of the loftiest peak in the Singalila
Range and is situated at 80 kms .The stretch from
Sandakphu to Phalut is the most spectacular of the
trek. The burned silver fir forest makes most of the
beautiful sight .A walk of 4 hrs from Sandakphu, you
will come across a stone house with blown of roof on
the top of a small ridge. The place is known as
Sabarkum and is 14 km. From Sandakphu. Halt at
Phalut. Halt overnight. |
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: Phalut - Ramam
Resume trekking Phalut to Ramam, From Phalut the
trail descends through the virgin forest of chestnut,
pines, hemlock etc. till the trail reaches the meeting of
two streams called Gorkhey Khola. It’s a picture
postcard place. One can enjoy the bath and savor
midday meal. Resume trekking via Samandin to
Ramam Trekkers Hut. Its about 5 hours trek from
Phalut or 15-km.in distances from Phalut. |
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: Ramam - Rimbik
Trek from Ramam to Rimbik, From Ramam the road is
almost level walk for the first 9 km and again it
descends to Sirikhola. The road rises steep, for about
1 km where it levels out again till it reaches Rimbik.
Halt overnight in a lodge or trekkers hut. |
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: Rimbik - Darjeeling
Drive from Rimbik to Darjeeling, approx.4-5 hrs for 54
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: Darjeeling to IXB/Bhadrapur Airport.
Return drive to IXB/Bhadrapur for Flight to onward
journey.
End of memorable trek |
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Cost Includes:
All land transportation and sightseeing with tour guide as per the itinerary by a jeep, mentioned hotel accommodations on twin sharing basis on full board, trekking & camping arrangements, trek guide, camp staffs, all meals, and porters/animals, insurance of local staff, applicable permit andentrancefees.
Cost Does Not Include:
Personal clothing and trekking gear, sleeping bags, personal insurance, expenses of personal nature, tips for staff, beverages, telephones, airfare, airport taxes, toy train ride, etc. |
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