7-Day Singalila Ridge / Sandakphu Trek Tour Code: IND-SRS 07

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7-Day Singalila Ridge / Sandakphu Trek Tour Code: IND-SRS_07

An easy but rewarding trek which offers spectacular views of the big mountains Grading including Everest and Kanchenjunga. This trek traverses along the Singalila ridge Easy Trek which forms the international border line between India and Nepal. It offers a At a glance good distant view of Mt. Everest (8850 m) accompanied by Lhotse (8501m) and • 05 days of trekking Makalu (8475m) and a close view of Kanchenjunga (8586m). Kanchenjunga • 04 nights in along with the surrounding ranges closely resembles a person sleeping and hence trekker's hut the view from Sandakphu is popularly called 'The Sleeping Buddha'. The Singalila • 02 hotels nights in ridge is actually an extension of one of the ridges that sweep down from the high Darjeeling snows of Kanchenjunga itself and the trek along this ridge is renowned as being Places Visited one of the most scenically rewarding in the entire Himalayas. This area is also • Darjeeling Departure culturally diverse, with Tibetan, Mongolian, and Indians intermixed with 22 Feb-28 Feb, 2015 immigrant Nepalese. Buddhism is the most popular religion and during the course 15 Mar-21 Mar, 2015 of our trip there's immense chance of interaction with the warm locals at 12 Nov-18 Nov, 2015 Trekker's Hut that dot this trail.

Quick Itinerary:

Day 01: Bagdogra to Darjeeling (2134m) Day 02: Drive Darjeeling to Dhotrey (2460m) and trek to Tonglu (3070m) 2.5 hr drive and 3 hrs trek Day 03: Trek to Kalapokhri (3108m) 6 hrs trek Day 04: Trek to Sandakphu (3636m) 3 hrs trek Day 05: Trek to Gurdum (2400m) 3-4 hrs Day 06: Trek to Sepi (2280m) 3 hrs and drive 4 hrs to Darjeeling Day 07: Drive to Bagdogra 3 hrs

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7-Day Singalila Ridge / Sandakphu Trek Tour Code: IND-SRS_07

SINGALILA RIDGE

Day 01: Bagdogra to Darjeeling (2134m) Arrive Bagdogra airport and drive 3-4 hrs through the tea estates to Darjeeling. O/N at Hotel.

Day 02: Drive Darjeeling to Dhotrey (2460m) and trek to Tonglu (3070m) 2.5 hr drive and 3 hrs trek After an early breakfast, we drive for 2.5 hrs to Dhotrey our start point of the trek. The walk starts from Dhotrey and snakes through beautiful forest trail up to Tonglu (3070m), located in dense forest overlooking the entire Darjeeling hills. Overnight Trekker's-Hut.

Day 03: Trek to Kalapokhri (3108m) 6 hrs trek From Tonglu we continue along the rhododendron covered ridges and descend to Jaubari, just inside the Nepal border, to gain our first uninterrupted views of the eastern Himalaya. From Jaubari descend to Gairibas (2620m) before a long, gradual ascent to the small lake and settlement at Kalapokhri. Overnight Trekker's Hut.

Day 04: Trek to Sandakphu (3636m) 3 hrs trek From Kalapokhri it is a 3 hour steep walk up to the ridge and the trekkers’ huts at Sandakphu, the highest point on our trek.. Overnight Trekker's Hut.

Day 05: Trek to Gurdum (2400m) 3-4 hrs We wake up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of one of the most beautiful sights in the Himalaya, all the big mountains in one giant arc covering 3 countries - Bhutan Nepal & India. After a relaxed breakfast we walk down through dense Himalayan forests till Gurdum. Overnight Trekker's Hut.

Day 06: Trek to Sepi (2280m) 3 hrs and drive 4.5 hrs to Darjeeling It is a short downhill walk till Sirikhola (a big tributary of the Teesta River), cross the beautiful bridge across it and walk 2 kms on a rough Jeep track to reach Sepi where our vehicles would be waiting for us. Drive to Darjeeling. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Bagdogra 3 hrs Drive 3 hrs from Darjeeling to either Bagdogra Airport or railway station at New Jalpaiguri(NJP). Departure. Trip ends!

7-Day Singalila Ridge / Sandakphu Trek Tour Code: IND-SRS_07

Please Note This itinerary is intended as a guide only. Local conditions and weather may necessitate variations to the program and can affect the availability of views and panoramas described. Be aware that all times stated are approximate, and may vary with individual and group fitness.

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7-Day Singalila Ridge / Sandakphu Trek Tour Code: IND-SRS_07

Tour Code: IND-SRS-07 FIXED DEPARTURE Departure: 22 Feb-28 Feb, 2015 15 Mar-21 Mar, 2015 12 Nov-18 Nov, 2015

LAND Price per Person in SGD $ 800

FLIGHT fare (SIN-Kolkata-SIN): From S$ 650 + taxes (Kolkata–Bagdogra-Kolkata): about S$ 150 including taxes

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LAND Price includes • All travel from Bagdogra airport and back to Bagdogra airport by road (by non AC car) • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Darjeeling • All arrangements for staying while on the trip, accommodation on twin share basis in lodges/tea- houses • All meals from Dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 7 • Sanctuary fee / royalty / permits where applicable • All trekking arrangements - experienced guiding team, camp staff, cook, etc • Briefing prior departure • 15% discount for gears at X-Boundaries

LAND Price excludes • All airfare & taxes • Personal gears such as sleeping bag • Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, beverages, cigarettes, camera fee • Travel Insurance • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control. • Tips • Visa and Visa application fees

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