Singalila Range (Sandakphu) Trek

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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Places Covered : Darjeeling - Lodona Khola - Rimbik - Ramman - Molle - Phalut - Sandakphu - Meghma - ManeybhanyangGrade : 'A' 

» Region : Darjeeling 

» Season : October to middle of December and February till May 

» Highest point reached : 3566 mts. 

» Trek duration : 07 daysDay 01 : Bagdogra / Darjeeling (450-2134 mts. Drive 98 kms.)Arrive Bagdogra, 3 hours drive to Darjeeling through teak plantations and later on uphill through tea gardens, terraced fields and toy train tracks. Beautiful views throughout the drive. First view of Kanchanjunga just before entering the town. 

Day 02 : Darjeeling 

Full day walking in and around Darjeeling visiting the important places of interest. 

Day 03 : Darjeeling/ Lodona Khola (2134-2010 mts drive 144 kms.) 

4 hours drive to Lodona Khola. Lodona Khola is a small river originating from one of the Glaciers in the area. Camp near the river, afternoon take short walks to acclimatize. 

Day 04 : Lodona Khola/ Rimbik (2010-2331 mts. Trek 11 kms.)

4-5 hours uphill trek passing through small hill farms culminating at Rimbik bazar, this small bazar with its cobbled streets is still a beautiful sight. Camp 2 kms beyond Rimbik bazar amidst pine forest. Overnight in tents. 

Day 05 : Rimbik/ Ramman (2331-2590 mts. Trek 19 kms.)

6-7 hours trek, downhill walk for a couple of hours to Srikhola. Later on a gradual climb to Ramman through mossladen forests of pine and Rhododendrons. Overnight in tents. 

Day 06 : Ramman/ Molle (2590-2980 mts. Trek 13 kms.)

4-5 hours uphill trek to Molle, beautiful view of snow-capped peaks from camp-site. Overnight in tents. 

Day 07 : Molle/ Phalut/ Molle (2980-3566-2980 trek 20 kms.) 

6-7 hours day return to Phalut (the denuded peak) over Singalila ridge, which is on the Indo-Nepal border. Overnight in tents. 

Day 08 : Molle/ Sandakphu (2980-3638 mts. Trek 20 mts.)6-7 hours walk to Sandakphu (the highest point of the trek) again over singalila ridge, breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Overnight in tents/ tourist-bunglow. 

Day 09 : Sandakphu/ Meghma (3638-3010 mts. Trek 18 kms.)

6-7 hours of easy walk through mountain villages to Meghma. Overnight in tents. 

Day 10 : Meghma/ Maneybhanyang/ Darjeeling (3010-2134-2134 mts. Trek 11 kms. Drive 34 kms.) 

4 hours leisurely walk to Maneybhanyang upon arrival meet transport and drive to Darjeeling. Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 11 : Darjeeling/ Bagdogra (2134-450 mts.) 

In time transfer to Bagdogra to connect onward flight.