Darjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge
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5.0
Based on 13 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking
- Adventure
- duration 15 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 16+ yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Starts New Delhi, India
- Ends Kolkata, India
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HIGHLIGHTS
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- Classic camping trek through rhododendron forests to the Singalila Ridge See four of the five highest peaks on Earth: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu
Starting in New Delhi and ending in Kolkata, the tour "Darjeeling, Sikkim & The Singalila Ridge" is a guided trekking tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Kolkata, Gurdum, Rimbik and 7 other destinations in India. "Darjeeling, Sikkim & The Singalila Ridge" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Tucked away in a corner of the beautiful Indian Himalayan mountains are Sikkim and Darjeeling. In recent years Sikkim has become more accessible for those looking to explore its unique beauty. Journey from the plains of India to Gantok, the capital of Sikkim and on to the delightful Martam village. From here we travel through beautiful tea plantations to Darjeeling, with its colonial hill station and UNESCO World Heritage 'toy train'. Trekking up to and along the Singalila ridge, which divides India and Nepal, we move through thick forests of rhododendron and are rewarded with views of the great Himalayan peaks. Kanchenjunga the third highest peak in the world dominates the horizon, and on a clear day we will see the majesty of Makalu, Lhotse and Everest.
Tucked away in a corner of the beautiful Indian Himalayan mountains are Sikkim and Darjeeling. In recent years Sikkim has become more accessible for those looking to explore its unique beauty. Journey from the plains of India to Gantok, the capital of Sikkim and on to the delightful Martam village. From here we travel through beautiful tea plantations to Darjeeling, with its colonial hill station and UNESCO World Heritage 'toy train'. Trekking up to and along the Singalila ridge, which divides India and Nepal, we move through thick forests of rhododendron and are rewarded with views of the great Himalayan peaks. Kanchenjunga the third highest peak in the world dominates the horizon, and on a clear day we will see the majesty of Makalu, Lhotse and Everest.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 13 reviews
Tough trek but views are amazing!
Freezing but worth it
Superb from start to finish
Sikkim and Singalina Ridge
A
5 -
Excellent
“Great mix of cultural diversity and natural beauty of India - starting and ending in the manic centres of Delhi and Kolkata respectively, the majority of the trip is in quieter parts of West Bengal and Sikkim, which are simply beautiful.”
4 -
Very Good
“Having completed the Annapurna circuit two years ago I was looking for more Himalayan trekking but somewhere different. The views of Kanchenjunga in the sunrise and sunset are breathtaking and (weather permitting) you see Everest too! An excellent trip with a good mix between trekking and cultural exploration”
5 -
Excellent
“This was truly a wonderful 2 weeks. From Delhi to Calcutta, the ridge, the people and those others on the trek made this a trip to remember.”
5 -
Excellent
“I'd never been trekking before, and in many ways I wasn't looking forward to this holiday much, but I absolutely loved it, especially the trekking. What really surprised me was the quality of the support from the pony men, guides, and especially the cook, or cooks. The quality of the food was very impressive even when it was being carried about a campsite in a hail storm. I would recommend this trip to everyone.”
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Delhi
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Day 2: Fly to Bagdogra; drive to Gangtok
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Day 3: Drive to pretty Martam village visiting the Rumtek Monastery en route
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Day 4: Sightseeing the pretty village of Martam
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Day 5: Drive to the famous hill station of Darjeeling
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Day 6: Take a toy train ride, travel on to Rimbik the gateway to our trek and follow
a short trail to our first campsite
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Day 7: Trek through beautiful forest, descend to Gurdum Khola then up to Gurdum
village
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Day 8: Final ascent through forest to the Singalila Ridge the highest point of our
trek
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Day 9: Trekking along the Singalila Ridge taking in the Himalayan panoramas,
including Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest and Lhotse
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Day 10: Trek further along the Singalila Ridge with breathtaking views of
Kanchenjunga on a clear day
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Day 11: Trek through a collection of small settlements inhabited by different
cultures to Rimbik a large Sherpa village
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Day 12: Drive to Darjeeling visiting a tea estate en route to learn how this popular
drink is produced
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Day 13: Morning to continue exploring Darjeeling then drive to Siliguri where we
catch the overnight train to Calcutta
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Day 14: Arrive Calcutta; free time to explore
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Day 15: End Calcutta
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation All transport and listed activities
Meals
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 10 dinners
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Any international flights to New Delhi and from Kolkata are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Darjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Darjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge tour. You can cancel the tour up to 91 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 90 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 24 January 2022, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 January 2022, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 90 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceDarjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this Darjeeling, Sikkim & the Singalila Ridge tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- An average group size of maximum 10 people have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19. Local authority requirements will furthermore be followed.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this package tour. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
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