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Darjeeling Discovery Tour |
Day 1 :
Daj. –
Maneybhanjan – Tonglu
Early morning drive to Manaybanjan (1 ½ hrs)
commence trek. The trail begins with a vertical
climb for the most part to reach Tonglu. Tonglu
faces and reflects on Darjeeling and Kurseong
commanding an excellent view of Kanchenjunga.
Overnight at a trekkers lodge or camp. Alt. 2800
m Dist. 11 Kms/ 5 hrs. |
Day 2 :
Tonglu – Sandakphu
Many ascents and descents characterise the trek
to Sandakphu. The first part of the day to the
village of Jhobhari (across the Nepal border) is
reasonably flat before a steep climb for most of
the remainder of the day. Sandakphu is situated
at an altitude of about 3800m.at the beginning
of the Singelila ridge, it offers splendid views
of both the Everest and the Kanchenjunga ranges.
Distance 16 kms/ 7 hours. |
Day 3 :
Sandakphu – Phalut
The trek to Phalut is comparatively easy going
and more or less flat along the Singelila ridge.
The trek 21 Kms is a long but easy amble with
some good mountain vistas to enjoy. The
landscape is extremely beautiful. Phalut is an
axis between Sikkim, Nepal and West Bengal. |
Day 4 :
Phalut – Rammam
The trail descends steeply into the Rammam
valley to the village of Gorkhey before leveling
and passing through the village of Samadeen,
meaning the Lost Valley. From Samadeen to Rammam
it is another 2 Kms of easy amble along the
River Rammam, which defines the boundary between
Sikkim and West Bengal. Overnight in a Trekkers
Hut or camp. Dis. 14 kms / 5 hrs |
Day 5 :
Rammam – Rimbick
The last day of the trek is to Rimbick, a gentle
walk with no ascents to speak of through meadows
and small villages. Rimbick is a small village
with a little market. Tonight we stay at a
family home converted into a lodge. |
Day 6 :
Transfer to Darjeeling (3-½ hrs drive). |
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