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Singalila National ParkSingalila National Park
" Y o u d o n ' t h a v e t o b e a f a n t a s t i c h e r o t o d o c e r t a i n t h i n g s - t o c o m p e t e . Y o u c a n b e j u s t a n o r d i n a r y c h a p , s u f f i c i e n t l y m o t i v a t e d t o r e a c h c h a l l e n g i n g g o a l s . “
- - S i r E d m u n d H i l l a r y , M o u n t a i n e e r a n d E x p l o r e r
Moun t a i n s a r e s ymb o l s o f Pa t i e n c e a n d S t r e n g t h , E f f o r t a n d I n s p i r a t i o n .
The Singalila Ridge separatesHimalayan West Bengal from theother Eastern Himalayan rangesto the west of it. River Rammamand River Sirikhola flow throughthe park.
The areas vegetationmay be broadly classified astemperate and alpine vegetation
Kumbhakarna7710M
KanchenKanchen jongajonga8585
K A N C H E N J O N G A R A N G EK A N C H E N J O N G A R A N G E
E V E R E S T R A N G EE V E R E S T R A N G Etemperate and alpine vegetationstretching right up to the snows.The avifauna is a unique mix ofHimalayan and Indo-Burmeseforms. The mountainous terrain,criss-crossed by innumerablestreams supports a subtropicalhumid climate leading to treegrowth beyond the snowlineunlike in the Western Himalayas.This has created an unique eco-system populated by plants, birdsand mammals which are hard tofind anywhere else in India.
Everest29,020
Makalu27,790
Chomolongzo26,040
Lhotse27,090
SINGALILA
NATIONAL PARKLocation: 26 Km from Darjeeling,
India
Highest Point: 3636 Meters
Type Of Trek: Soft Trek
Biomes: Himalayan
Alpine Conifer Forest
Flora: Rhododendron Forest,
Orchids, Silver Fir ,Orchids, Silver Fir ,
Himalayan Cobra Lilies
Fauna: Red Panda( Snow
Leopard, Salamander,
SINGALILA
NATIONAL PARKHIGHLIGHTS
�Panoramic View of Everest,Three Sisters, Kanchenjungaand Pandim Range
�Scenic view of 4 out of top 5highest mountains in theworld. Mount Everest(8848m),
Kanchenjunga(8586m),Kanchenjunga(8586m),Lhotse(8516m), Makalu(8485m)
�Home of endangered RedPanda and Snow Leopards.
�Rhododendron Forest andOrnithological Paradise.
�Site for Himalayan Run andTrek- One of the toughestendurance races in the world.
�Buddhist Monastery
�Ethnic Sherpa Villages
Mentioned in �
HOW TO REACH
The Trek Or Land Rover Safari Begins From
Manebhanjyang.
� Nearest Railway Station: - New
Jalpaiguri (NJP) 80 Km
� Nearest Airport: - Bagdogra (IXB) 80
There are two ways of enjoying Singalila.
� TREKKING/HIKING: - The trek usually begins from Manebhanjyang. The ideal duration of the trek should be around 5-6 days.� Nearest Airport: - Bagdogra (IXB) 80
Km
� By Road: - Daily Coaches connecting
Kolkata with Siliguri .
days.
� LAND ROVER SAFARI: - The Land Rovers are available from Manebhanjyang and the entire journey till Sandakphu is a test of endurance of both the passenger as well as the driver.
ACCOMODATION
TENTS AND TREKKER LODGES
�The trekking lodges along the
Singalila Range do not have any steady
supply of electricity. The electricity
available is via solar lights and
generators.
�The rooms in the trekker’s lodges are
clean, hygienic and comfortable. The
rooms at Tumling and Sandakphu have
fireplace and attached Western Toilets.
�Tumling�Gairibas�Kalpokhari�Sandakphu�Gorkey�Gurdum
�Rammam�Sirikhola�Rimbick�Gurashey
TREK TREK DETAILSDETAILS
� The trip entails much up and downhill
movement on mountain trails for six to
seven hours per day
� Extreme conditioning is not required.
� The trek involves no technical
mountaineering, and it does not use
ropes, crampons or other climbing
equipment.
Duration of Trek :- 3 Days to 8 days
Safety:- The Trek is very safe for ladies and
families
Guides :- All our guides are trained from
HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute)
Back-up:- We also provide back-up vehicle
for emergency pickups.
Sabargram
SANDAKPHU
KALAPOKHRI
BikheyBhanjan
Gurdum
MOLLEYMOLLEY Gorkhey
PHALUTPHALUT
RAMMAMRAMMAM
4Km
3Km
4Km
12Km
6Km
15Km 8Km
Everest FamilyThree Sisters
Kanchenjunga Family Pandim
Samanden
To singalila
Ribdhi
Nagi
To Jorthang
MEGHMAMEGHMAGurasai
Lamaydhura
Gairibus
Kaiyakatta SIRIKHOLASIRIKHOLA
RimbikJoubari
Chitrey
Manebhanjang
Dhotrey
National ParkCheck post
Tumling
Bus/Taxi
Trek RoutesTrek Rd
2Km3Km
3.5Km
1.5Km
1Km
1Km
6Km
3Km
26Km4Km
Tonglu
GhumSukhiapokhri Lepchajagat
Bijanbari
Jhepi
Lodhama Darjeeling
To SiliguriTo Mirik
Not to scale
N
ALTITUDE PROFILE OF SINGALILA
ITINERARIESLAND ROVER SAFARI
The road from Manebhanjyang till Sandakphu is laid with cobbled stones. The only vehicle capable of enduring this journey has been the Land Rovers available from
Manebhanjyang.
LAND ROVER SAFARI WITH LEISURE HIKES
To really savor the beauty of the Singalila we advise that you leave the comfort of the vehicle and do some short hikes or walks. Our special tours are conducted with a Land Rover and a guide to ensure that you have the
maximum pleasure with minimum efforts. It is a
� The itineraries are from
Manebhanjyang to
Manebhanjyang. (Vehicle also
available from NJP/IXB or
Darjeeling till Manebhanjyang
and back.)
� Meals: - Basic meals are
available in the trekker
lodges. Meals are usually maximum pleasure with minimum efforts. It is a journey within the journey..
PURE ECO-TREKSFor the true connoisseur interested in experience the joy of
trekking, Singalila offers the most beautiful trekking route. The trekking route along Singalila range is also
the border of India and Nepal. Every trekker before the trek is given an orientation on the do’s and don’ts of trekking in mountain ranges. You are not allowed to trek along this route without a trained and certified
guide.
lodges. Meals are usually
carried during treks.
� Caution:- Carry sufficient
warm clothes, avoid excessive
alcohol
LAND ROVER SAFARI
Code LRS2N3D TWO NIGHT THREE DAYS
Manebhanjyang- Meghma-Tumling-Gairibas-Kalpokhari-Sandakphu
• Day1: Manebhanjyang-Sandakphu: - Arrive from NJP/IXB to Manebhanjyang. The journey takes on an average 3 to 4 hours. At Manebhanjyang. The journey takes on an average 3 to 4 hours. At Manebhanjyang board in Land Rover and travel till Sandakphu. Stay at Sandakphu. If the travelers arrive after 3pm then stay at Tumling.
• Day2: Sandakphu-Tumling:-Morning Sunrise from Sandakphu. Visit the sacred Shiv Mandir and a trip to nearby rhododendron forest. After breakfast leave for Tumling with stoppages at Kalpokhari Lake. Stay at Tumling.
• Day3: Tumling-Manebhanjyang:-Visit Meghma Monastery. Walk from Tumling till Tonglu and vehicle till Manebhanjyang.
LAND ROVER SAFARI
Code: LRS3N4D THREE NIGHTS FOUR DAYS
Manebhanjyang- Meghma-Tumling-Gairibas-Kalpokhari-Sandakphu-Phalut
• Day1: Manebhanjyang-Sandakphu: - Arrive from NJP/IXB to Manebhanjyang. The journey takes on an average 3 to 4 hours. At Manebhanjyang board in Land Rover and travel till Sandakphu. Stay at Manebhanjyang board in Land Rover and travel till Sandakphu. Stay at Sandakphu. If the travelers arrive after 3pm then stay at Tumling.
• Day2: Sandakphu-Phalut-Sandakphu:-Morning Sunrise from Sandakphu. Visit the sacred Shiv Mandir and a trip to nearby rhododendron forest. After breakfast leave for Phalut with packed Lunch. Return to Sandakphu to view the sunset. Stay at Sandakphu.
• Day3: Sandakphu-Kalpokhari-Jaubari-Tumling:-Leave Sandakphu after breakfast. Visit the sacred Kalpokhari Lake and Jaubari an ethnic Sherpa village. Stay at Tumling.
• Day4:- Tumling-Meghma-Manebhanjyang: - Leave Tumling after breakfast. Visit Meghma Monastery as well as Rhododendron Forest and arrive at Manebhanjyang. (Two Hours)
LAND ROVER SAFARI
• Inclusive:-– Stay at Sandakphu and Tumling. Both Rooms and Dormitories
Available .
– Land Rover from Manebhanjyang .
• Activities:-– Short Hikes and Walks at Sandakphu and Tumling.– Short Hikes and Walks at Sandakphu and Tumling.
– Morning Sunrise and Sunset view from Sandakphu.
– Born-fire during evenings.
– Bird watching, Photography and Astronomy
• Optional: -– Pickup and drop from NJP/IXB or Darjeeling.
– Specific meals available on prior request with minimum 7 days booking in advance.
– Dormitories available for larger groups.
LAND ROVER SAFARI WITH LEISURE HIKES
CODE: LRSWLH 3N4D Three Nights Four Days
Manebhanjyang- Meghma-Tumling-Gairibas-Kalpokhari-Sandakphu-Phalut
• Day1:- Manebhanjyang-Tumling. Reach Manebhanjyang and take Land Rover till Chitre or Meghma. The hike route from Chitre till Meghma is very easy and picturesque. Visit the Meghma Monastery and the hike from Tonglu till Tumling is also very picturesque. Stay at Tumling.
• Day 2:- Tumling-Jaubari-Gairibas-Kalpokhari-Sandakphu. After breakfast move to Jaubari an ethnic Sherpa Village. Thereafter a small downhill walk till Gairibas. Packed Meal at Gairibas and then move to Sandakphu. Evening sunset at Sandakphu. Stay at Sandakphu.
• Day3:- Sandakphu-Phalut-Sandakphu. Morning sunrise from Sandakphu. Visit the local Shiv Mandir and the rhododendron forest. Transport in Vehicle till Phalut. Packed Meal at Phalut and Return to Sandakphu. The journey from Sandakphu till Phalut is the most scenic journey in the entire trek. Return to Sandakphu/Tumling.
• Day4:- After breakfast return to Manebhanjyang. Packed Meal at Tumling or Manebhanjyang.
LAND ROVER SAFARI WITH LEISURE HIKES
• Inclusive:-– Trained Guide all through the journey.
– Packed Meals at Gairibas, Phalut and Manebhanjyang.
– Stay at Sandakphu and Tumling in Double Rooms with attached toilet.
– Land Rover from Manebhanjyang for 4 days.
• Activities:-• Activities:-– Short Hikes and Walks at Sandakphu and Tumling.
– Morning Sunrise and Sunset view from Sandakphu.
– Born-fire during evenings.
– Bird Watching Astronomy and Photography.
• Optional: -– Pickup and drop from NJP/IXB or Darjeeling.
– Specific meals available on prior request with minimum 7 days booking in advance.
– Dormitories available for larger groups.
PURE ECO-TREKS
CODE: - PT7N8D SEVEN NIGHTS EIGHT DAYSMinimum pax of Six.
� Day 01: Bagdogra-Kurseong/Darjeeling/Mirik: - Pickup from Airport andstay at Kurseong/Darjeeling/Mirik.
Optional: - One can also reach Manebhanjyang directly from NJP/IXB which is athree hours journey. The travelers should reach Manebhanjyang by 1 pm tobegin trekking on the same day.
� Day02: Kurseong/Darjeeling/Mirik-Manebhanjyang-Tumling: - (12KmTrek) the trek starts after an early morning drive of about one hour fromDarjeeling to Manebhanjyang. From Manebhanjyang one can get the firstglimpse of the trekking route. The first camp - site is at Tumling at 3000meters, which is 11 Km from Manebhanjang. We also halt at MeghmaMonastery which is 1Km before Tumling and is the only monastery in theworld to house 100 statues of Lord Buddha in his various forms.
PURE ECO-TREKS
Day 03: Tumling -Gairibas –Kalipokhari: - (12 Km) Resume Trekking from
Tumling to Gairibas via Jaubari. Trails lead one through bamboo glades
and farmlands with quaint little villages habited by warm and friendly
Sherpa communities. Gairibas to Kalipokhari is a continuous climb
through the rhododendron forests. Distance is 6 Kms and it takes 3 hrs
walks from Gairibas. Halt at Kalipokhari.walks from Gairibas. Halt at Kalipokhari.
Optional:-Tumling-Gairibas-Kalpokhari-Sandakphu. One can also resume trek from
Kalpokhari till Sandakphu on the same day and avoid halting at Sandakphu. The distance
between Kalpokhari and Sandakphu is 6 Km out of which the last 4 Km is a steep climb.
Day 04: Kalipokhari – Sandakphu:- (6Km)After breakfast trek from
Kalipokhari to Sandakphu, From Kalipokhari the road descends to Bikhe-
bhanjyang -Valley of Poison. Trek from Bikhe-bhanjyang to Sandakphu is a
steep climb of 4 kms and takes about two hour to cover this trek.
PURE ECO-TREKS
Day 05: Sandakphu – Phalut:- (21Km) After Breakfast trek from Sandakphu toPhalut. .The stretch from Sandakphu to Phalut provides the most spectacularbackdrop view of the mountain range in the entire trek. Halt at Phalut.
Optional: - Sandakphu-Rimbick:- From Sandakphu one can descend till Bikhe-bhanjyang from where there is downhill slope leading till Rimbick. Trek Ends atRimbick.
Day 06: Phalut – Ramam:- (15Km) From Phalut the trail descends through thevirgin forest of chestnut, pines, hemlock etc. till the trail reaches the meetingof two streams called Gorkhey Khola. Resume trekking via Samandin toRamam Trekkers Hut
Day 07: Ramam – Rimbik:- (11Km)Trek from Ramam to Rimbik, Halt at trekkershut. Trek ends.
Day 08: Rimbik – Bagdogra Airport(IXB)/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station(NJP): -(120Km)Drive from Rimbik to IXB/NJP.
PURE ECO-TREKS
Inclusive:-
Trained Guide ney. There is one trained Guide for every Seven Members.
Porter for carrying luggage’s.
Packed Meals.
Stay at Trekker Lodges. Tents are also available on request.
Activities:-Activities:-
Morning Sunrise and Sunset views.
Bonfire during evenings.
Bird Watching, Astronomy and Photography.
Optional: -
Yaks are available for carrying luggage's. Each Yak carries a weight of 30 Kg.
Tents are available on request. Charges Extra.
Specific meals available on prior request.
Dormitories available for larger groups.