| Day: 1 Transfer to Kurseong |
Arrival at Bagdogra airport and transfer to Kurseong, a little small hamlet in Darjeeling hills, Also known as the 'Land of White Orchids', Kurseong is a hill station located close to Darjeeling famous for its waterfalls, temples, and Buddhist gompas apart from the excellent view that the place provides. On arrival check in at the hotel. Free evening.
Overnight stay.
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| Day: 2 Transfer to the Singalila Park |
Morning transfer to the Singalila Park entry point Manebhanjang, which is a small transit town in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision, 28 km away from Darjeeling town. Manebhanjan is the start of the trailhead for the trek to Sandakphu on the Singalila Ridge, the highest point in West Bengal. do the National Park entry formalities and start trekking from here to Tumling (2750M) - a village in Indo - the Nepal Border - a 3 to 4hrs hike. This is a little uphill trek through the Rhododendron forest. Tumling is a small hamlet in the Ilam district of Nepal. It is 11 km from Manebhanjan and the altitude is 9600 feet/2750 meters. This place is famous for its green environment and the view of the snow-peak mountain ranges of Kanchenjunga. Stay in a local Tea House.
Overnight stay.
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| Day: 3 Tumling to Kala Pokhari |
Wake up early in the morning for a rare and beautiful view of the mountains around. After breakfast start trekking to Kalapokhari. Kala Pokhri (3186 m) is a small Himalayan village inside the Singalila National Park. The word, "Pokhri" means "lake" and "kala" means "dark" in Nepali, and the village is named after a local lake with dark waters or a lake whose water is dark in color. First reach Gairibans at 2621 meters, Trek time 3 hrs, approx 9 km, Trails lead one through bamboo glades and farmlands. Lunch at Gairibans. Later trek to Kalapokhari 3170 meters. Distance is 6 Km and it is about 3 hrs walk from Gairibas. Stay in a local Tea House.
Overnight stay.
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| Day: 4 Kali Pokhari to Sandakphu |
From Kalipokhari the trek route descends to Bikhebhangang. Trek from Bikhebhanjang to Sandakphu is a steep climb of 4 km and takes more than an hour. Sandakphu at 3636 meters, is the highest mountain in West Bengal and commands one of the most spectacular views of the mountain ranges of Kunchenjunga and Everest. The mountain slopes are covered with rhododendrons and silver fir trees. Stay in a local Tea House.
Overnight stay at Sandakphu.
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| Day: 5 Trek down to Srikhola |
Morning after breakfast trek to Srikhola 18km. in 5hrs. It is mostly a downhill trek through the deep forest and riverside. Take lunch at the midway trek in a homestay.
Reach Srikhola in the afternoon then board our pre-awaited vehicle and drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check in to a nice hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at Darjeeling.
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| Day: 6 Transfer to Bagdogra/NJP |
The morning after breakfast drive to Bagdogra/NJP.
Tour end.
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