The Singalila Trek

Trip Facts:
Tour Code: BATE SKM04
Tour name: 18 days Singalila Trek
Entry / Exit: Fly in / Fly out
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 4950/16236ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Camp
Meal: Bed & breakfast in Hotel & Full board during trek
Transport: Flight & Private vehicle
Tour Days: 18
Total Days: 22

Highlights:

• All major world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.
• Sikkim: Gangtok, Rvangla, Pelling.
• Trek to Gochela along the Singalila range.
• Darjeeling: Himalayan mountaineering institute, Himalayan Zoo.

Trip summary:

Sikkim, an ancient Himalayan kingdom of Tibetan culture. The trek begins at Uttarey (1981m/6,500 ft) and ascends to Chewa Bhanjang (2701m/8,860 ft) on the Sikkim-Nepal border, where a police check post exists on the Sikkim side. From thereon, the trek route keeps between the altitudes of 12,000 ft to 14,000 ft with the highest point being the Dafey Bhir Pass located at an altitude of 14,450 ft high. The terrain along the trek route is, therefore, treeless, criss-crossing, steep, rugged rocky hills with grassy meadows forming flat plains at places. Within the folds of these fragile rocky slopes, one comes across several high altitude lake formations of turquoise green water considered pristine and sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists alike. Among these lakes, Ram and Laxhman, Lampokhari, Laxmi Pokhery and Zomlay Pokheries are some of the well-known sacred lakes, located along the main trekking route. At places, the trail leads through the rich rhododendron forests of many hues and colors. The trek route after Gomathang valley goes intermittently through forests of silver fir and rhododendron right upto the alpine plains of Dzong RI.

Tour begins with warm traditional Tibetan welcome and quick safety briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal. Next day comprehensive trip briefing will be given and entertain last minutes questions followed by sensational of approx. 50 minute domestic flight to Bhadrapur border town where our representative will received you, after immigration formalities in Kakarvitta  and drive to through exciting winding road, along the Tista river, hills and mountain until you reached Gangtok. You can also fly straight to Bagdongra airport; approx. 3-4 hours drive from Gangtok.