OVERVIEW

Region: Singalila Ridge, Darjeeling District (West Bengal), India

Trek Type: Ridge walk, tea-house based (no camping needed)

Altitude:

Sandakphu – 3,636 m (11,930 ft)

Phalut – 3,600 m (11,800 ft)

Trek Duration: 6–8 Days

Difficulty: Easy to moderate (ideal for beginners with decent fitness)

Best Season:

Spring (Mar–Apr) – Rhododendron bloom

Autumn (Oct–Dec) – Clear mountain views

Highlights:

Panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu

“Sleeping Buddha” formation of the Kangchenjunga range

Lush rhododendron forests, Himalayan villages, Nepali & Indian cultural mix

Trek along the India-Nepal border

Day 1: NJP/Bagdogra → Manebhanjan (via Darjeeling)

• Drive ~100 km / 5–6 hrs

• Acclimatize in Manebhanjan (2,134 m)

• Stay in a homestay/guesthouse

Day 2: Manebhanjan → Tumling (2,970 m)

• Distance: ~11 km | Time: 5–6 hrs

• Trail: Gradual uphill, pine forest, border trail

• Pass through Chitre, Meghma villages

• Stay in a teahouse in Tumling (views of Kanchenjunga if clear)

Day 3: Tumling → Kalipokhri (3,100 m)

• Distance: ~13 km | Time: 6–7 hrs

• Trail via Jaubari, Gairibas, Kaiyakatta

• Mixed terrain with rhododendron and oak forests

• Kalipokhri = “Black Lake” village

• Stay in a teahouse

Day 4: Kalipokhri → Sandakphu (3,636 m)

• Distance: ~6–7 km | Time: 4–5 hrs

• Steep final climb

• Reach Sandakphu – the highest point in West Bengal

• Views: Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu (if weather permits)

• Stay in a teahouse or trekkers’ hut

Day 5: Sandakphu → Phalut (3,600 m)

• Distance: ~21 km | Time: 7–8 hrs

• Gentle undulating trail along a ridge

• Views of Singalila range throughout

• Less crowded, peaceful route

• Stay in government hut or basic lodge in Phalut

Day 6: Phalut → Gorkhey (2,150 m)

• Distance: ~15 km | Time: 5–6 hrs

• Descend through forests and riverside trails

• Gorkhey is a beautiful village by a stream

• Option to stay in Gorkhey or continue to Srikhola

Day 7: Gorkhey → Srikhola → Drive to Darjeeling or NJP

• Short trek to Srikhola (~6–8 km)

• Vehicle pickup at Srikhola → Return to Darjeeling or NJP (~6–7 hrs drive)

Amenities

Inclusions :-

Exclusions :-

Cancellation Policy

• The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
• Cancel before 30 days of trek start date and get full refund after deduction of 1.99% payment processing fee.
• Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 10 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of total trek fee.
• Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total trek fee.
• Trek fee is non-refundable if you cancel within 4 days before trek start date.

 Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Litres) • Trekking Shoes
• LED Torch
• One Water Bottle (one litre)
• Basic Medications (or prescribed if any) Clothes
• Trekking Jacket
• Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
• Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
• Two collared t-shirts
• Thermals
• Extra Pair of Clothes
• woolen sweater
Accessories
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
• Lip Balm (SPF 30)
• Sun cap
• Normal Cap
• Synthetic hand gloves
• Three pair of Socks
• Raincoat/Ponchos
• Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Mandatory Documents
• Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID) etc