Singalila Trek and North Sikkim Tour
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Day 1: Bagdogra -Gangtok
Arrive Bagdogra airport and transfer to Gangtok. A charming 4-hour journey, through the Tessta River, free evening to explore the market. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
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Day 2:Gangtok – Lachen
Today we start early to the Lachen the north part of Sikkim it is around 136 kms from Gangtok but it may take almost 6hrs. On the way we will visit some monasteries and waterfalls. Overnight at Lachen
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Day3: Lachen – Lachung
Today we will have to start early around six to the Thangu valley, which is one of the best valley for the hikers, here we spend around two hrs hiking. After hiking at Thangu and the village around. We will have our lunch at Lachen after lunch drive to Lachung. Stay overnight at Lachung
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Day4: lachung –Yumthang valley Lachung
Today we will have early breakfast and proceed early to the Yumthang valley to see the beautiful yumthang valley surrounded by the stunning mauntains around, on the way back we will stop at the natural hot spring where you can have hot swim, later after the lunch we will visit Lachung monastery, handloom and handicraft. Stay overnight at Lachung.
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Day 5: Lachung- Martam
After the breakfast we will drive to Martam, which is one of the best places for the bird watchers and day hikers. Stay overnight at Martam.
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Day 6:Martam - Darjeeling
After breakfast drive to Darjeeling which will take us around 4hrs, at the border Sikkim we need to stop for the exit stamp on your passport. On the way we will visit one of famous tea factory to see the tea processing. Evening free to explore Darjeeling town. Stay Overnight at Darjeeling.
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Day 7: Darjeeling: –Maney Bhanjyang- Tumling (3070m)
After breakfast drive from Darjeeling to Manay Bhanjyang.From Maneybhanjayeng the trek starts and the trail overlooks the Nepali plain south, and we have tantalizing glimpses of Kanchenjunga ahead, as we zigzag through rhododendrons. Overnight stay at beautiful village called Tumling, where we can experience the Nepali ethnic Local food in the Dinner.
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Day8: Tumling– Kalopokhri(2620m) in 4h.
We take a mossy paved path that snakes through a succession of forests and hamlets, giving way, from time to time, to spectacular mountain sceneries.
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Day9: Kalopokhri – Sandakphu (3640m) in 4h.
We steadily climb to join the ridge trail towards Kalpokhari. Afterwards we start a long and steep climb onto the Singalila ridge that leads us to Sandakphu. A remarkable 360 ° view from the top.
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Day 10: Sandakphu – Moley (3000m) in 5h
After beautiful sunrise view in the morning and after having breakfast we will walk towards the place called Moley from where you can see the closer view of the mountain ranges. And it is worth staying in this place. Stay overnight at Moley.
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Day 11: Moley –Gorkhay
A pleasant descent through the forest takes us to Gorkhey (2500m) tonight we stay here were we will have chance to enjoy the local wine called Chang and also the local dances (if possible). Stay overnight at Gorkhay.
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Day 12:Gorkhay - Rimbik 4h
After breakfast we will walk towards Rimbik it is a small town but center market for the many villages, on the way we will visit schools and primary health centres, free evening to explore the local market for shopping souvenirs and
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Day 13: Rimbik – Darjeeling 4h
After breakfast we will drive to Darjeeling it may take us 4hrs so after lunch we can visit Zoo and Himalayan Zoological Park and later you can do some tea shopping. Stay overnight at Darjeeling.
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Day 14: Darjeeling – Kalimpong
Today we will drive to Kalimpong, here we will have a whole day sightseeing which includes, monastery, cactus sanctuary, church which looks like a monastery and even the Jesus Christ is in a monk’s dress. Stay overnight at Kalimpong
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Day 15: Kalimpong-Bagdogra
After Breakfast drive to Bagdogra Airport. Tour Ends
