8-Day Singalila Trek in Darjeeling with Sandakphu and Phalut

8 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on the Darjeeling Singalila Circuit Trek, an eight-day journey through the Eastern Himalayas. Travel from Bagdogra to Darjeeling, witness the iconic sunr...

Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Darjeeling · Languages: English, Hindi

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Darjeeling

Share some of India’s finest teas with a local Darjeeling guide from Everest Global Hub before heading for the hiking trails of the low Himalayas and the pagodas and passes of the Singalila National Park.

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What's Included

Included in the trek cost are 3 meals a day (APAI) with snacks.
Hotel accommodation with double sharing in 3-star equivalent hotels with MAPAI meal plan (lunches will be provided in local restaurants) - names will be given once the package is confirmed.
Service of trekking staff / Sherpa.
English-speaking tour-cum-trek guide and assistant.
Jo + Jo man and trekking equipment.
Trek royalty, trekking permits, and Singalila fees.
Transportation, including transport and sightseeing by luxury vehicle.
Entrance fees.
Government tax.

Not Included

Airfare / train fare (domestic and international).
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and gratuity, mineral water, soft and hard drinks, porterage, and water sports.
Any increase in taxes or fuel price leading to an increase in the cost of surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Travel insurance.
Insurance, medical, and emergency rescue costs.
Anything not included in the inclusions.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Darjeeling

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and meet the representative. Drive towards Darjeeling, covering approximately 80 kilometres in around 3 hours. Check in to the hotel upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Day 02

Tiger Hill Sunrise and Darjeeling Sightseeing

Early morning drive to Tiger Hill at around 04:00 AM. Witness a spectacular sunrise over Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and the surrounding peaks. Visit Yiga Choling Monastery at Ghoom after sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, and Happy Valley Tea Garden. Enjoy free time in the evening to explore the local markets. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Day 03

Drive to Srikhola and Trek to Gurdum

Drive from Darjeeling to Srikhola, covering approximately 76 kilometres. Begin a 7-kilometre trek from Srikhola to Gurdum. Arrive at Gurdum, the starting point of the Singalila trekking route. Overnight stay in Gurdum.
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Day 04

Trek from Gurdum to Sandakphu

Trek from Gurdum to Sandakphu, covering approximately 12 kilometres. Reach Sandakphu, the highest point in the Darjeeling hills. Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Witness one of the most beautiful Himalayan sunrises. Overnight stay at Sandakphu.
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Day 05

Singalila Ridge Trek to Phalut

Trek from Sandakphu to Phalut, covering approximately 20 kilometres along the Singalila Ridge. Walk through oak, chestnut, and silver fir forests. Enjoy continuous Himalayan views throughout the trail. Experience sunrise and sunset views over Kanchenjunga and other peaks. Overnight stay at Phalut.
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Day 06

Descend from Phalut to Gorkhey

Trek from Phalut to Gorkhey, covering approximately 15 kilometres. Descend through rhododendron, pine, oak, and conifer forests. Pass through vibrant natural landscapes and serene trails. Arrive at the village of Gorkhey. Overnight stay in Gorkhey.
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Day 07

Trek to Srikhola and Return to Darjeeling

Trek from Gorkhey to Srikhola, passing through hamlets and farmlands. Experience the final descent of the trekking route. Drive back to Darjeeling after reaching Srikhola. Spend the evening at leisure in Darjeeling. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
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Day 08

Departure from Darjeeling

Check out from the hotel after breakfast. Drive to Bagdogra Airport, covering approximately 80 kilometres in around 3 hours.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Bagdogra International Airport, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India · Tour start: Darjeeling, West Bengal, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.