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Singalila
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This
nine-day trek beginning and ending in
Darjeeling takes you along the famed "Singalila
range" to Sandakphu (12,000) and
Phalut (11,800). On the way you will pass
through spectacular forests of silver
fir, rhododendrons, chestnuts, oaks, magnolias
and hemlock. A springtime trek reveals
not only stunning views of the mountains
but whole hillsides covered with rhododendron
and magnolia flowers. A post monsoon trek
reveals the mountains in crispier glory
when the rains have washed away the haze.
The trail from Sandakphu to Phalut is
an exhilarating experience and one can
see four of the world's highest mountains:
Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga
in one glance.
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Meet upon
arrival at Kathmandu airport
by our staff's, Kathmandu
representative and transfer
to the Hotel.After getting
refreshed, and having lunch,
proceed for walking tour to
Kathmandu durbar square visiting,
ancient palace, living goddess
temple Kumari temple, Hanuman
Dhoka and Kasthamandap temple.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
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02: |
Proceed
on sight seeing tour to Swoyambhunath
stupa also known as monkey
temple, Patan city known as
city of fine arts, Pashupatinath
temple the holiest shrine
of the hindu people and Boudhnath
stupa. Overnight stay at a
hotel. (B,L,D) |
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03: |
Receive
by the representative of our
Darjeeling agent upon arrival
at Bhadrapur airport and drive
to Darjeeling after completion
of immigration formalities at
the border (145km: 5 to 6 hrs).
Overnight at Hotel The Elgin
in Darjeeling. (B,L,D) |
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04: |
Whole-day
sightseeing in Darjeeling
(2134m) - AM -Tibetan Refugee
Self Help Center, Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute/Zoo
and Happy Valley Tea Garden.
PM - Toy Train ride to Ghoom
(8km/1hr), Railway Museum,
Ghoom Monastery and Local
Market. Overnight at Hotel
The Elgin in Darjeeling. (B,L,D) |
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Drive
to Maneybhanjyang (2134m,
26km; 1hr).Trek to Gairibas
(2621m; 20km; 5hr) O/N Trekkers
Hut/ Camp Maneybhanjyang to
Tonglu is a steep climb up
to Meghma (7 km - 3 1/2 hr.
walk). Meghma is a small hamlet
with few houses and a small
monastery and impressive Chorten
(stupa). Meghma to Tonglu
is another 2 kms. Tonglu or
the local name Tumling is
3070 m high and is one of
the peaks of Singalila range.
On a clear day one can get
the fine view of the Nepalese
valleys and of the plains
of North Bengal with the snow
fed Teesta on the east, Koshi
on the west and a number of
smaller rivers between them.
Tonglu to Gairibas (2621 m)
is downhill. The distance
is 9 km and it is a 2 hrs
walk. (Foreign Nationals are
required to show their passports
with valid Indian Visa at
the Maneybhanjyang Foreigner's
Check Post). Overnight at
Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp.
(B,L,D) |
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06: |
Drive to Maneybhanjyang (2134m, 26km; 1hr).Trek to Gairibas
(2621m; 20km; 5hr) O/N Trekkers
Hut/ Camp Maneybhanjyang to
Tonglu is a steep climb up
to Meghma (7 km - 3 1/2 hr.
walk). Meghma is a small hamlet
with few houses and a small
monastery and impressive Chorten
(stupa). Meghma to Tonglu
is another 2 kms. Tonglu or
the local name Tumling is
3070 m high and is one of
the peaks of Singalila range.
On a clear day one can get
the fine view of the Nepalese
valleys and of the plains
of North Bengal with the snow
fed Teesta on the east, Koshi
on the west and a number of
smaller rivers between them.
Tonglu to Gairibas (2621 m)
is downhill. The distance
is 9 km and it is a 2 hrs
walk. (Foreign Nationals are
required to show their passports
with valid Indian Visa at
the Maneybhanjyang Foreigner's
Check Post). Overnight at
Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp.
ore than an hour to cover
this part. Overnight at Trekker's
Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D) |
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07: |
Trek
Sandakphu-Phalut (3600m; 21km;
5hr). Trekkers Hut/Camp The
stretch from Sandakphu to
Phalut is the most spectacular
of the trek. The burned silver-fir
forest makes most beautiful
sight. While trekking this
stretch the trekkers will
be followed by the Everest
group on the left and Kanchenjunga
range right ahead. The trekker
will come across Sabarkum
(about 14 km from Sandakphu)
and next Molley (2 km form
Sabarkum). A trekkers hut
is available at Molley where
one can stay. Keeping the
ridge on the left follow the
trail north ward. After about
an hour the trail begins to
climb through a series of
zigzag till one reaches Trekkers'
Hut. From here Phalut summit
is about 20 minutes walk.
Overnight at Trekker's Hut
OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D) |
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08: |
Trek
Phalut-Ramam (2560m; 14km;
5hr). Trekkers Hut/Camp From
Phalut the trail descends
the ridge through the virgin
forest of Chestnut, pines,
hemlock etc. till the trail
reaches the meeting of two
streams called Gorkhey Khola
which is a tributary of Ramam
river. It is a beautiful place.
Trekkers can enjoy the bath
in the river after the hectic
trek begins to climb up to
Samandin - a lovely plateau
and it is a small forest village.
From Samandin the road descends
to a small stream and again
climbs up for another hour
and a half to Ramam Trekkers'
Hut. This is about 5 hrs walk
or 15 km in distance from
Phalut. Overnight at Trekker's
Hut. (B,L,D) |
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9 : |
Trek Ramam-Rimbick
(2296m; 19km; 5hr).O/N Lodge
From Ramam the road is almost
level walk for about 9 km and
again it descends to Srikhola.
The road rises steep, for about
1 km where it levels out again
till it reaches Rimbick. Rimbick
is accompanied by a small bazaar.
Incase the trekkers desire to
return to Darjeeling the next
day by bus/other vehicle, it
is advisable to stay at Rimbick
bazaar. Overnight at Trekker's
Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D) |
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10: |
After
breakfast drive to Darjeeling
(2134m; 72km; 4hr). PM: at
leisure. Overnight at Hotel
The Elgin in Darjeeling. (B,L,D) |
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Transfer
to Bhadrapur airport for flight
to Kathmandu with halt at
the border for immigration
formalities (145km/5hrs).
Receive upon arrival in Kathmandu
airport by our staff's, Kathmandu
representative and transfer
to the hotel. Overnight at
Hotel. (B,L,D) |
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AM:
drive to Bhaktapur which also
known as city of devotees
for sight seeing tour. Have
lunch in the restaurant in
Bhaktapur and later drive
back to Kathmandu. PM: Free
for last moment's shopping.
Farewell dinner in the evening.
Overnight at Hotel. (B,L,D) |
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Free
till departure and later transfer
to the International airport
to connect the home bound
flight |
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