Singalila Ridge Trek – Follow India’s Northern Ridge

Arrive in Delhi international airport where you will be transferred to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore the city and take in the busy and colorful culture.

The next morning it's back to the airport to take a domestic flight to Bagdogra where you will be transferred to your hotel in Darjeeling - 4 hours drive away.

Today you will be given a guided tour of Darjeeling and the surrounding sites. You'll visit sites such as the mountain institute, Tibetan refugee center, local tea plantations, monasteries and the Narrow Gauge Railway. In the evening take a stroll around Darjeeling to soak up the fabulous culture of the city.

After a leisurely breakfast you will take a car to the local town of Dhodray (2 hours). From here your trek begins! Your trek begins in meadows which quickly lead to rhododendron forests. All the way you will have epic views of Mount Kanchenjunga. You camp the night at 'trekkers hut' at Tonglu. Here the view is nothing short of spellbinding.

The trail today will begin with an ascent along dirt tracks and also jeep roads. By midday you will have reached the village of Jabari where you stop for a well earned tea break. After your stop you then start ascending once again as you head for Singalila Ridge. The trek is fairly short to give your body enough time to acclimatize. You camp for the night at Kalpokhari (Black Lake) at 3024 meters

Today is the first day you'll reach the top of the Singalila Ridge! After 3 hours trekking uphill you'll crest the ridge where you are rewarded with the most spectacular views you are ever likely to witness. On a clear day you will be able to see the big 4 - Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga. You will have the afternoon at camp to explore the area and find the best view points.

Make sure you get up early to experience the beautiful sunrise over Kachenjunga and get the star photo! After breakfast you will make your way along the undulating ridge. The trail is not demanding and you will have plenty of time to admire the incredible views along the way.

Pray for a clear day as this is without doubt one of the best ridge walks on the planet! In the afternoon you will arrive at Sabagram where you camp for the night.

Another long day as you set off early to hike along the ridge to the high point of your trek at the summit of Singalila Ridge (3695m). Enjoy the fluttering prayer flags and stare down at the Sikkim border from way above. From here you will also have fantastic views of Kanchenjunga.

After your lunch in Phalut you will begin your descent from the ridge. You head east down through chestnut forests and rhododendrons all the while looking out for animals and birds. After several hours depending you reach the lovely village of Samadeen where you camp the night.

Today is a pleasant descent through farmland and beautiful forests. After crossing over the Siri Khola river you break for lunch. You'll then trek through the afternoon until you reach the picturesque village of Rimbik where you stay overnight.

After saying your final farewells to your guides you depart by car for the town of Kalimpong. You'll have lunch and get the chance to explore the Bazaar town and take in all of its interesting sites and food houses.

Today you will have a guided tour of Kalimoog and the surrounding region. This will generally include the awesome Durpin Monastery.