Sikkim Darjeeling Trekking Tour
This trek is great Trek. You can really have a adventure and most enjoyable with a beautiful mountain view and people living style.The alluring natural beauty is replete with countless varieties of rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids and wild flowers. The dense forests, the verdant meadows, the savage mass of Mt. Everest, the everlasting beauty of Kanchenjunga, the rugged Lhotse or the mysterious Makalu - all in one sweeping glance, present an experience that can never be equaled.Darjeeling has perhaps one of the most spectacular treks to offer, along the beauty of its magnificent hills. The 'Singalila Trek' as popularly known, enables one to discover the passion of the Himalayan region some of which is unmarred by humans.
This Trek takes one places from where one can feel the proximity of the stars and is still in its premival majesty. It brings one face to face with the snow-capped mountains with the sublime grandeur of the Himalayas. The region abounds in rhododendrons, magnolias, primulas, orchids and ferns of numerous varieties. About six hundred species of birds inhabit the emerald green forests on the slopes of the mountains.
The hilly destination of Darjeeling is blessed with well defined forest trails along the Nepalese border that afford views of Kanchenjungaand glimpses of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. Just like the geographical location the climate of Darjeeling is also pretty similar to that of Nepal.
Plenty of trekking routes have been opened in the Darjeeling area to savor the breathtaking beauty of the Eastern Himalayas. In the Darjeeling area, the summit of the trekking adventure culminates at Sandakphu-a summit at an altitude of 3,658 meters (12,000 ft) on the famous Singalia ridge. It is fit to make mention of a visionary and dreamy-eyed Jesuit Rev. Fr. MacDonald, who pioneered trekking as an organized holiday and sport in the Darjeeling and Sikkim area where hundreds of trekkers now cluster for its joys. Trekkers have virtually to just take themselves upon the mountains--the equipment, food etc, is shipped upon the climb site by the porters. In Darjeeling, trekkers who are too old or don't have the time to walk seven hours a day for the allotted time of five to ten days, can always trek upon Sandakphu by jeep or Land Rover. The journey is memorable and tests both the mettle of the driver and the intensity of the vehicle. The trek into the Darjeeling area can be undertaken by any casual walker.
It is said that trekking in India originated in Darjeeling. Infact, the first organised trekking route in India was established here along the Singalila range. The Sandakphu trek beginsin Darjeeling and proceeds through Maney bhanjyang, Tonglu, Sandakphu and ends in Phalut.
Trip Details Itinerary
Day 01): Arrive Delhi
Where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B & B)
Day 02): Delhi drive to Bagdogra (by plane) – Darjeeling (2130m) by car.
Arrive Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling. A charming 4-hour journey, through Assam tea plantations and tiny villages takes us to Darjeeling. Built on top of a ridge, Darjeeling faces the Himalaya and is a popular destination for Westerners and Bengalis alike. Overnight in Darjeeling. hotel
Day 03): Visit Darjeeling.
We could take an early trip to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. Afterwards we visit the famous Ghoom monastery that enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Later on we can visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and tea plantations. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 04): Darjeeling drive to Manay Bhanjang ( 2134mt. by car – Tonglu (3070mt.)
Early morning drive from Darjeeling to trek point. The trail overlooks the Bengali plain south, and we have tantalising glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons.
Day 05): Tonglu drive to Garibas (2620mt.)
We take a mossy paved path, that snakesthrough a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.
Day 06): Garibas – Sandakphu (3640mt.)
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.
Day 07): Sandakphu trek to Phalut (3600mt.)
We walk to a prominent viewpoint for the magnificent sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo.
Day 08): Phalut – Raman (2560mt.)
A pleasant descent through the woods takes us to Gorkhey (2500mt.) then we climb up towards Raman.
Day 09): Raman drive to Rimbik (2280mt.)
We pass through numerous villages and cross the Sri Khola over a remarkable suspension bridge.
Day 10): Rimbik drive to Pelling by car
Day 11): Pelling drive to Pemayangtse – Yuksam by car
2.5 km from Pelling, we will visit the Pemayangtse monastery. Perched at 2800m, it is one of the oldest and most impressive gompas in Sikkim.
Day 12): Yuksam drive to Tashiding - Martam by car (6h).
En route, we visit the Tashiding monastery, one of the most isolated in Sikkim, perched on the top of a hill set between two rivers.
Day 13): Martam drive to Gangtok by car.
We visit the Rumtek monastery, reputed for its religious Tibetan art. Visitors are welcome to attend prayers.
Day 14): Visit Gangtok.
Day 15): Gangtok to Bagdogra (by car) – Delhi (by plane). (Hotel
Day 16): At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel
Day 17): Transfer to airport and fly back home.
