Singalila Ridge Trek: Scenic Himalayan Adventure
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Embark on the Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling. Traverse scenic ridges, reach Sandakphu, and witness breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Drive from Darjeeling to Rimbeek and Trek to Gurdum via Black Forest 5-6 hours

Darjeeling - Trek Distance: 10 km | Trek Duration: 5.6 hours | Altitude Gain: 2,286 m to 2,438 m.
Meet at the office location by 6 am. Begin the journey with a refreshing drive from Darjeeling to Rimbeek, which takes approximately 4 hours. Rimbeek is a charming hamlet…

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What's Included
  • Qualified local mountaineering trekking guide
  • Accommodations in tea houses and lodges
  • Singalila National Park entry permits
  • Transportation to/from Darjeeling by shared jeep
  • All meals during trekking (veg) with hot tea & coffee
  • Basic medical & first aid kit
What's Not Included
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, chocolates, snacks, mineral water, battery recharge
  • Your travel (necessary), medical, and any other forms of insurance
  • Personal gear and expenses for the trek
  • Porter / Horse to Carry your backpack
Additional Information

The Darjeeling Singalila Ridge Trek! Just two hours from the city, the wonderful path begins. Though not a far drive from the city, the trail seems like it is in the middle of nowhere, as you traverse from ridge to ridge. The scenic Singalila Ridge connects the grand Himalaya of Nepal to India. The highlight of the trek is walking this ridge to…

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Meander47397713384
Nov 21, 2024
Wonderful trek on the Sundakphu Singalila ridge witnessing mesmerising views - Right from the enquiry stage till the completion of the trek, there was a professional touch in the manner in which the Ashmita team handled things. The trek route starting from Rimbeek and passing through Gurdum, Sandakphu, Phalut, Gorkhey and Timburey provided merserising views. One tends to get a flavour of the local cuisine and their lifestyle. Ensure you are attired appropriately for the trek and also to handle the temperature at night. Shorts and dry fit are approriate for the trek during the day. One would need a full set of warm wear for the night viz., gloves, cap, socks, pant with warm lining and puffer jacket. The trek huts at Sandak phu and Aahl and trekkers and tourists visiting Sandakphu and Aahl need to be mindful of their handling of trash. Throwing trash around ruins the otherwise pristine and sensitive environment.
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Inspire621301
Nov 19, 2024
Very well organised trek. - A very well organised trek. Looked after very well, with cheerful leader and great food at all Homestays. Thoroughly recommend this trekking company.
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Dream68457663418
Nov 10, 2024
Singalila Trek was a fantastic experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our Singalila Trek from the 4th-9th November with our guide Tenzi. Tenzi was helpful, kind, attentive and supportive of us on the Trek - he was truly outstanding. Although the Trek is challenging from a physical point of view regular breaks helped us to keep going. The scenery along the Ridge was stunning (as was the weather) and continued very interesting as we walked from village to village. We had a private room with attached toilet at each accommodation, which were sometimes rather basic but clean. We'd suggest bringing your own sleeping bag and small pillow with, although duvets and blankets are provided. The food throughout the Trek was delicious, much much better than we were expecting! We also greatly benefited from the company of two other people from the UK who we met on our trek and their very knowledgeable guide Pemba also from Ashmita. For us this trip was a great experience that exceeded our expectations. We felt Ashmita Trek and Tours was very professional throughout and would definitely recommend them.
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512hellep
Nov 3, 2024
Amazing 6-days trek on the Sandakphu Singalila Ridge - We had an amazing trek on the Sandakphu Singalila Ridge. This well-planned six-day trek encompassed all the elements of nature, local food, a bit of sweat, altitude gain, stunning mountains, breathtaking sunrises, and cozy, basic homestays. Our guide from Ashmita Trek and Tours, Rupesh, played a significant role in making this trek the best trekking experience we could have asked for. We could truly feel how welcomed and well-liked Rupesh was every time we stopped for lunch or an overnight stay. Rupesh knows the route and terrain inside and out, and he knows exactly when to take breaks. We felt safe and in capable hands throughout the entire journey. And before the trek, we felt well taken care of by Mr. Subash from Ashmita Trek and Tours, who patiently answered all our questions and arranged both airport transfers and a horse to transport our luggage from place to place. We would definitely recommend this trek to anyone looking for a moderately challenging physical adventure. It’s an unforgettable experience that combines beautiful landscapes with the warmth of local culture, and we can’t wait to return!
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Quest12173856935
Oct 28, 2024
Wonderful trek and experience. - Great expérience from end to end. Easy booking, response to questions before we travelled, organising transfer from airport, etc. Trek it self was amazing. Do need to remember, Himalayas is world's biggest mountain range and the valleys are very steep sided and deep, more so than anywhere in Europe. So walking on "flat" days is up and down and both up and down can be pretty steep. We are 60ish, and reasonably fit and were fine. Accommodation in homestays was very good, they are best described as small guest houses. They were clean, comfortable, with private toilets and bowls of hot water when needed. Food was also really good, noodles, dhal, rice and curries. Popcorn and garlic soup for the altitude - who knew! Lastly we had a great guide, Pemba. Very knowldegelabe, encouraging when needed, and good company. He was terrific. I should say something about the route too. It's very varied, thick jungle like forest, to open scubby heights. The views of Kanchenjunga were amazing when it appeared from the clouds, truly awe inspiring. Sadly due to late Sept rains, there was more cloud early October than usual so we didn't get to see Everest and other peaks. Nevertheless it was a fabulous trek and I highly recommend it. Last thing, trekking hut at Phalut is very basic, well below std elsewhere. Apparently it's getting and upgrade,... and needs it.
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Judy
Aug 8, 2024
Jeep trek to sandakphu- a great experience - We did the jeep tour to Sandakphu via tonglu with our guide Dawa and driver Sandeep. It was a fabulous experience. Great scenery, beautiful views, accommodation and food good. Dawa is a great guide and looked after our welfare and enjoyment.
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Mikenk1920
Jun 21, 2024
Perfect trekking to see Himalayan mountains - I joined a 4-days and 3-night trek to Sandakphu. I joined the trek because of its ambitious itinerary to see Mt Everest and Kanchenjunga from the peak of Sandakphu (3,636m) as well as traverse its mountain ridges from Thokum valley to Molley and Rammam. Since it was my real trekking experience, I was worried about my physical strength. However, the trekking guide managed and led the tour thoughtfully, and I could complete the itinerary. The view of Kanchenjunga was amazing. It was a truly priceless experience. I think Ashmita is one of the best in India because of its planning skills. I was stay at family-owned lodges throughout the itinerary: water supply, electricity charging, delicious meals and clean beds.
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993johna
Apr 25, 2024
Professional Trekking Company - Beautiful Scenery and Cultural Experience - Ashmita Trek and Tours is an experienced and professional company that I would use again if given the opportunity or if we return to Darjeeling. We did the 6-day Singalila Ridge Trek with Pemba and the 1-day Walking City Tour with Sangay. The 1-day Walking City Tour with Sangay was a great way to see Darjeeling in the little time we had to explore the city. Sangay was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who showed us the top sites and places we wanted to see. It was interesting to learn about Darjeeling's history and different cultural perspectives. Visiting the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre with Sangay was great as he could also speak the language, making our time enjoyable with the locals. The day walk was a great way to help us acclimatise to the altitude before the next trek. The 6-day Singalila Ridge Trek was well organised and went smoothly. Pemba was kind and very experienced as a trekking guide. We enjoyed Pemba's company over the six days, and Pemba made every effort to look after us. Unfortunately, I came down with a cold on day 5, and Pemba took time to help me, such as finding some Vicks and providing hot water to soak my feet in at the end of the day. I was very appreciative of his help. Pemba was attentive and ensured all our needs were met over the whole 6 days, even without us asking for much. The Singalila trek is worth doing. It offers spectacular scenery and allows an experience of the culture and way people live in this part of India. Each day is different, from walking through beautiful lush forests to trekking over alpine terrain with views of some of the world's largest mountains to walking through farmland and beautiful villages. We stopped at tea houses regularly for tea and/or food, which was fantastic. We were fed a lot on the trek, but all the food was homemade, freshly cooked and healthy meals that we enjoyed. We recommend Ashmita Trek and Tours and hope to return one day to do the trekking in Sikkim.
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Uyunajay
Apr 19, 2024
Memorable experience indeed! - My husband and I were taken back by the wonderful service accorded by Rupesh and the Ashmita team. Attentive to our needs, polite, professional; coupled with their gentle and positive manner made the whole trip so memorable. (Especially for me, as I am the least fit among the group! :)) The trek itself is beautiful with different sceneries everyday. The Black Forest, the Ridge, open spaces, running water and villages with friendly residents are just wonderful experiences that we will cherish. We even had very friendly dogs accompanying us for most of the trek. All in all, thank you Ashmita, for job well done!
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Rameshselvarajan
Nov 25, 2024
6 day Singalila ridge trek by Ashmita trek and tours - The 6 day trek was amazing. The views and the route at the different altitudes were mesmerising. The inputs provided by our guide Pemba on the 100 mile Himalayan run which on at the time and other such events which take place, the speciality of the cuisine, the practices that are followed by the people at the different locations we passed through, the vegetation, flowers like Rhododendrons, Iris and birds made the trek enjoyable. The weather did play traunt at times and it may be a good idea to factor in a buffer for the vagaries of the weather. The trekker shed along the route which served as our night halt, lunch or tea stops were located at scenic spots. The trekker shed at SandakPhu and Aahl need to be mindful of the handling of trash. Overall a wonderful experience backed by the professional approach of Ashmita and the experience of guide Pemba.
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