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Posted by SUJIT GUPTA
on 7/16/2006, 9:53 pm
The Himalayas in all their glory provide an imposing backdrop as trekkers wend their way through dense forests and picturesque landscapes punctuated with lush green valleys, meadows, tiny villages and hamlets. All these make the Singalila trek a most popular and rewarding experience.
The Itinerary
DAY - 1 ARRIVAL MANYBHANJANG
Drive along the track of the famous Toy Train on an interesting and eye-catching route, viewing hillsides and valleys dotted with tea gardens, waterfalls and little towns of Kurseong, Sonada and Ghoom. Ghoom, at 2440 mtrs, boasts one of the highest railway stations in the world. From here we go to Manybhanjang. Located at 2134 mtrs, it is a small village inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas. Upon arrival, you can relax or explore the town.
DAY - 2 MANYBHANJANG - TONGLU
Wake up to your first day of trekking. From Manybhanjang to Tonglu is an 11 km walk ranging from the moderate to the tough. You will pass through dense forests in which bloom exotic wild flowers. Look for exotic orchids on top of tall trees or on mossy rock ledges. Tonglu- at 3070 mtrs provides a gorgeous view of the majestic Kanchenjunga on one side and the towns of Darjeeling & Kurseong dotting the landscape on the other.
DAY - 3 TONGLU - SANDAKPHU VIA KALIPOKHRI AND BHIKEYBHANJ
After an early breakfast, we leave Tonglu for Kalipokhri, walking along the ridge through bamboo glades, farm lands and the village of Gairibas. Kalipokhri has dark crystal lake surrounded by large pine trees. A further walk of 04 kms is Bhikeybhanj at 3060 mtrs. The steep ascent to Sandakphu is dotted with rhododendrons growing in wild abandon. At 3636 mtrs, Sandakphu is the highest point in the Singalila range and offers an imposing view of some of the highest mountains in the world- Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, & Lhotse- all above 8000 mtrs.
DAY - 4 SANDAKPHU - PHALUT
You leave Sandakphu for Phalut in the morning. Phalut is located at the junction of Nepal, Sikkim & West Bengal. Your walk will, to some extent, be downhill.
DAY - 5 PHALUT - RAMMAM
You traverse rugged terrain before coming to the spectacularly picturesque village of Samanden, better known as “The Lost Valley”. The well-terraced flat land with green vegetation is in complete contrast to the bright yellow flowers of the mustard plants, which dot the landscape. From Samanden, a short walk will bring you to Rammam- your camp for the night.
DAY - 6 RAMMAM - RIMBIK
The first half of your 19 km trek to Rimbik is through forests where a variety of orchids and wild flowers are found. You can catch a glimpse of some species of rare & exotic birds. The aroma of thukpas, momos, & other exotic Tibetan dishes welcome you in Rimbik- a small town at 2268 mtrs. You call it a day at Rimbik.
DAY - 7 LEAVE RIMBIK
After breakfast, transfer to the point for your onward connection.
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