Maximum altitude: 3640 meters above sea level
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 7 days
Trekking distance: 84 kilometers
Trail type: Round trail
Railhead: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, West Bengal
Airport: Bagdogra, West Bengal
Snow Season: December to January
Service from: Delhi to Delhi
Base camp: Manebhanjan
Best season: Spring season (March to May), Winter Season (October to January)
Region: Darjeeling, West Bengal
Who can participate: Anyone above 7+ years of age
Arrival at Pelling
Arrive at the Delhi airport from your place of residence.
Catch a flight leaving for Bagdogra airport.
Find a guide right outside the Bagdogra airport.
Drive to the scenic town of Pelling, and have a complete overnight rest.
While packing light is highly advisable, here’s a checklist of all the things you need to pack for your trek to Singalila Ridge.
Other essential items include energizing snack bars, a water bottle, and disposal bags to discard any food wrappers, tissues, etc. Be mindful of traveling eco-friendly, and not to leave any waste behind. Carry enough warm clothes according to your needs.
Before heading on a trek like Singalila, there are many things one needs to be mindful of. Since the trek will get difficult as it progresses, it is advisable to come prepared for anything that might become an inconvenience or that would come in handy in case of any challenging situation.
First and foremost, the clothing- keep extra warm clothes like windbreakers, thermal inners, beanies, and gloves since the nights can get colder.
Make sure you have proper trekking shoes for utmost comfort, and to minimize the risk of stumbling in case there’s a chance of rain.
Keep extra socks, warmers, gloves, jackets, lowers, etc.
Wear track pants or athleisure clothes so that your hiking experience goes smoothly as these garments provide flexibility that won’t restrict your movements.
Carry a small pouch with some basic first-aid items such as band-aids, antiseptic cream, sanitizer, painkillers, toilet paper, etc.
Keep a torch in handy, do not completely rely on your phone’s light to guide you through dark trails. Since there won’t be a lot of charging stations available.
Also, carry a light and small backpack so that you’re not carrying a lot of weight otherwise you’ll get tired easily.
Keep some light and healthy snacks in your backpack to keep you energized along with a water bottle so that you don’t have to buy plastic bottles now and then. Once the trek starts, finding bottled water will get tough and expensive.
Lastly, stay attentive and listen to your guide for a safe and fun-filled adventure.
The Singalila trek is known for offering magnificent views of the Northern Himalayan peaks.
The trek takes you through Singalila National Park which is situated at a height of 7,000 feet above sea level in Darjeeling.
The Singalia trek is century old with scenic trailing routes taking you through the Indo-Nepal border.
During spring, the burst of rhododendrons in the Singalila Ridge trail glorifies the beauty of the trek with red flowers blossoming left and right.
Along with the greenery, you are also bound to encounter beautiful and unique mountain birds, yak herds, and water streams flowing from Sikkim.You’re bound to fall in love with panoramic Himalayan views and the surrounding vistas of the summit.
Walking through the rich agricultural beauty of the hilly villages and valleys will leave you coming back for more.
You cross the Indo-Nepal border about a dozen times throughout your trek. And witness the beauty of neighboring states from the highest peak of West Bengal.
The Phalut village offers one of the closest views of Mount Kanchenjunga and its beauty is bewitching.
Singalila trek is an experience that is a definite bucket list item for all trekking enthusiasts.