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Beautiful Darjeeling Ridge Trek Tour (06 Nights 07 Days)

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06 Nights 07 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

Dhotrey is located at an altitude of 8,500ft. Dhotrey from Darjeeling about 2.5 hours to by car. Dhotrey trek will start from here through a deep forest and beautiful rhododendron trees welcome you to enter into next place called Tonglu. The Dhotrey-Tonglu/Tumling-Chitrey situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal. Dhotrey has a small model village on the with a number of villagers. This village goes through the road head at Maneybhanjyang, at 2134 m. In this trek route there are the lovely forests of the Rhododendron, Pine, Fir, Birch & Bamboo Glades and the viewpoint of Tonglu, from there, are breathtaking views. The Kanchendzonga Range ia the towering over a basin of silver firs and Rhododendrons, in the foreground, which is known as the sleeping Buddha or the sleeping Shiva. The trek from Dhotrey to Tonglu is along with the forests full of wildflowers and Himalayan flora. Spring season welcomes the varieties of rhododendrons with eye capturing colors of various shades on the whole route. The unexpected and sudden change of weather being unaware of space-time and cool wind flowing from the Bay of Bengal enchants the visitors as if playing hide & seek with the guests in Tonglu. One the Lakes are found in the Tonglu hill itself which has added to the beauty of Tonglu. Meghma is yet another delightful place to visit. The travelers can get a clear view of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kurseong areas from Chitrey. This easy trek in between Dhotrey and Chitrey is very romantic and picturesque. This trekking route is very unique because it’s situated in India and Nepal. The Majestic Himalayan is one of the best adventure tour operators of Siliguri – Darjeeling – Sikkim, will take care of your all trek arrangement with their expertise. And Darjeeling other trek routes are Goechala Trek, Sandakphu-Phalut Trek, Rachela (Neora Valley) Trek, Phoktey Dara Trek, Uttarey Dzongri Round Singalila Trek, Varsey Phalut Trek, etc.

Highlights

  • Arrival at Bagdogra Airport
  • Full-Day sightseeing of Dhotrey to Tonglu by trek
  • Full-Day sightseeing of Kalapokhri by trek
  • Full-Day sightseeing of Sandakphu by trek
  • Full-Day sightseeing of Gurdum by trek
  • Full-Day sightseeing of Sepi by trek
  • Last-Day drop to Bagdogra Airport

Itinerary

Bagdogra - Darjeeling (2134m)

Arrival at Darjeeling
This day, you will arrive at Bagdogra airport and transfer to Darjeeling. Along the way, enjoy the drive of 3-4 hour amidst tea estates. night stay at a hotel in Darjeeling because tomorrow your Singalila Ridge Trek adventure begins.

Darjeeling - Dhotrey (2460m), Trek from Dhotrey to Tonglu (3070m) (Drive/2.5 Hours) (Trek/3 Hours)

Langurdang, Steady Ascent, Pine, Oak-acorn and Rhododendron Woodlands
This great day, Early Morning breakfast and we drive to Dhotrey which is a tiny hamlet of around 85 homes. This will serve as the starting point of the trekking activity. To the left, where the valley is below, is Langurdang. Initially, during the first 15 minutes, you will have a jeep track that proceeds to the village school which has a massive bamboo swing in the front. The Tonglu route is a lovely one, you will go through with steady pace amidst pine, oak-acorn and rhododendron woodlands. Several acorn nuts lie along the route. The Tonglu board Medicinal Plant Conservation Area marks your entrance at Tonglu. The motorable that comes street from Maneybhanjang joins the trek route close to the arch. After a few minutes ahead is the tea house at Tonglu where you will retreat for the night.

Trek to Kalapokhri (3108m) (Trek/6 Hours)

Downhill climb, Joebari, Even Ground, Gairibas, Kayakatta, Jeep Track
Today, you will we first take the trail to Tumling, which is a downhill one of around 20 minutes passing a Chorten on your left. From this place, you will we embark on the trail to your left and go trekking through Nepal until at Kalapokhari. Later on, you will trek to Joebari which is mostly on an even ground. It is a lovely hamlet that has lodges fringing the road. You will we halt at Indira Lodge for tea that lies at the turning which takes you to Sandakphu. The route which goes straight will take you to Ilam in Nepal. From the lodge, you will we opt for the right turn and proceed to Gairibas which is lower. Expect a downhill climb and on your left, you will have the valley. As you climb down, you can see the trail to Kayakatta. this place is about 2 km it is a steep uphill climb, it would take you about 1.5 hours. When at Kayakatta, you can relish in some lunch at a local teahouse. There are is two trails now that take you to Kalapokhari (meaning black lake). Opt for gradual that is an often-used jeep track. You will we notice Kalapokhari to your left with prayer flags. Post five minutes, you will reach the tea house which we will your retreat for the night.

Trek to Sandakphu (3636m) (Trek/3 Hours)

Gradual Ascent, Steep Climb, Bailey
Today, expect a gradual ascending trek of around 2.5 km and 50 minutes to Bikhey Bhanjang. It means 'Poison Valley' for there are poisonous plants which thrive here. Take a quick halt for tea when here. this place, there two trails that will take you to Sandakphu.The route on the Nepalese side is a steady uphill climb but lengthy and winding one. Whereas the one on the Indian side is the slightly steeper and favored choice. This trail is around 3.5 km and will take about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Along the way, you can savor beautiful sights of Bhikey and 3 routes which meet at the area from the top. You will be able to witness the Indian and Nepalese. As land rovers keep coming this way, you can hitchhike to the top if you find the walk too tedious. After a good day, a retreat for the night at the tea house.

Trek to Gurdum (Trek/5-6 Hours)(2900m)

The Himalaya Views, Forest Stretches, Bamboos, Oak, Acorn, Pine, Rhododendrons, Sirikhol, Prayer Flags
This day, rise and shine early feast your eyes on what is considered as among the most stunning views of Himalaya, of all the mighty mountains. Here you can cover the 3 countries of Bhutan, Nepal, and India. After breakfast, start trekking on a descending path until Gurdum making way amidst lovely forest stretches comprising bamboos, oak, acorn, pine, and rhododendrons. The climb is down a gradual one and gets a bit steep during the end. The lengthy trekking activity is a delightful one. You will have to make your way through a burnt jungle where you will see black bare trees. While descending, you will be able to see the way to Sirikhola. Out far are the hamlets of Sikkim. After reaching Gurdum a chorten, check in to the hotel and take some rest. Get overnight stay at the hotel.

Trek to Sepi (2280m) (3 Hours), Drive from Sepi to Darjeeling (4.5 Hours)

Bridge Crossing, Siri River, After breakfast in the morning move to Sirikhola. Here climb down to Siri River from the teahouse and go crossing the bridge. Trek away above the Timburay hamlet and climb down on a steady pace to the lodges plonked at Sirikhola at the meeting of Siri River where a tiny tributary comes from the left.
After this, you can take a halt over there and later take the descent to the massive suspension bridge over the river. You can proceed trekking by the water body and pass small lodges, shops, and home to arrive at Sepi. From there, you hop on to the vehicle and transfer to Darjeeling. In the evening get overnight stay at the hotel.

Drive to Bagdogra (3 Hours)

Today, you will be driven for around 3 hours from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport or Railway Station at New Jalpaiguri (NJP). This is the end of the Singalila ridge trek.

Included/Excluded

  • Welcome Drink
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Meals as per required (AP, CP, EP, MAP)
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing as per your itinerary
  • ALL Inclusion i.e. Toll tax, Green Tax, Parking, Driver & fuel Expense, etc
  • 5% G.S.T would be Extra
  • Guide Charges
  • Camera Fees and monuments fee
  • All Activities by own cost

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