Darjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge

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Classic trek from Darjeeling’s tea hills, to the highest mountain range on Earth

Tucked away in a corner of the beautiful Indian Himalayan mountains are Sikkim and Darjeeling. In recent years Sikkim has become more accessible for those looking to explore its unique beauty.  Journey from the plains of India to Gantok, the capital of Sikkim and on to the delightful Martam village.  From here we travel through beautiful tea plantations to Darjeeling, with its colonial hill station and UNESCO World Heritage ‘toy train’. Trekking up to and along the Singalila ridge, which divides India and Nepal, we move through thick forests of rhododendron and are rewarded with views of the great Himalayan peaks.  Kanchenjunga the third highest peak in the world dominates the horizon, and on a clear day we will see the majesty of Makalu, Lhotse and Everest.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Classic camping trek through rhododendron forests to the Singalila Ridge
  • See four of the five highest peaks on Earth: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu
  • Visit Rumtek and Ghoom Monasteries
  • Explore Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim
  • Drive through tea plantations and visit a tea estate
  • Stay in Martam, a traditional Sikkimese village
  • Sightseeing in Darjeeling with a chance to ride the ‘toy train
  • Visit Delhi and Calcutta

Itinerary 

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Day 1 Start Delhi

Day 2 Fly to Bagdogra; drive to Gangtok

Day 3 Drive to Martam village visiting Rumtek Monastery en route(1,400 m)

Day 4 Sightseeing in Martam

Day 5 Drive to Darjeeling and visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Day 6 Ride the toy train; drive to Rimbik and trek to Manedara

Day 7 Trek through forest and villages to Gurdum (2,400m)

Day 8 Trek through forest ascending through Sandakhphu (3,636 m) to Chandu (3,570 m)

Day 9 Trekking along the Singalila Ridge to Sabargam taking in the stunning Himalayan views

Day 10 Trek to the end of the Singalila Ridge at Phalut then descend to Samaden

Day 11 Trek through small settlements to Rimbik

Day 12 Drive to Darjeeling, visiting a tea estate en route

Day 13 Morning to explore Darjeeling, drive to Siliguri, overnight train to Calcutta

Day 14 Arrive Calcutta; free time to explore

Day 15 End Calcutta

KEY INFORMATION

  • 7 nights hotels (all en suite), 1 night basic hotel/guest house, 1 night sleeper train and 5 nights full-service camping
  • 6 days point-to-point walking with full porterage, plus 1 day walk
  • Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader and staff. Min age 16 yrs
  • Altitude maximum 3660m, average 3,300m
  • Between 4 and 6 hours walking per day on average
  • Countries visited: India

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 10 dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • Sikkim & trekking permits

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request), excludes sleeper train
  • Visas or vaccinations

 

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