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Day 01 |
Darjeeling to Maneybhanjyang – 2134 m
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Drive from Darjeeling to
Maneybhanjyang is about 26 kms which takes about 2-3
hours. |
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Day 02 |
Maneybhanjyang to Tonglu –3070 m |
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Follow a steep climb for about 3 hrs
to Meghma which is a small hamlet with few houses, a
small monastery and an impressive stupa. The climb to
Tonglu is another 2 kms and is one of the peaks of the
Singalila range, which falls on the West of Darjeeling
town. A great view of the Nepalese valleys and the
plains of North Bengal with snow fed Teesta on the east,
the Koshi on the West can be view from here. |
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Day 03 |
Tonglu to Sandhakphu - 3636 mtrs |
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The trail from Tonglu to Gairibhas is
downhill through bamboo groves and from Ghairibhas to
Kalipokhri is a continuous climb through rhododendron
forest for about 6 kms. From Kalipokhri to
Bikhaybhanyang or Valley of Poison ( Aconites grow in
abundance here) the road descends and then a steep climb
for about 4 kms reaches us at Sandakphu. Sandakphu
commands one of the most spectacular views of the Kabru
7338 m, Kumbhkarna 7710 mtrs, Pandim 6691 mtrs and the
towering Khangchendzonga 8598 mtrs , which is the most
prominent of all. Far off to the west, among a group of
other snowy mountain raising from graceful peaks of the
Everest group can be seen. |
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Day 04 |
Sandakphu to Phalut - 3606 m |
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Phalut is one of loftiest peak in the
Singalila Range and the trail from Sandakphu is the most
spectacular with burned silver-fir forest making the
most beautiful sight and the view of Everest group on
the left and Khangchendzonga range right ahead. A
magnificent view of the snowy range is obtained from the
Phalut summit at a much closer range. |
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Day 05 |
Phalut to Ramman - 2560 m |
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The trail descends the ridge through
virgin forest of chestnut, pines till it reaches the
meeting of two streams calley Gorkhey Khola , a
tributary of Ramman river. After a rest, climb upto
Samandin, a lovely plateau. From here, descend to a
small stream and then climb for about 2hours to reach
Ramman. |
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Day 06 |
Ramman to Rimbick - 2286 m |
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From Ramman, the trail is almost a
walk for the first 9 kms till we descend to Srikhola.
Rest at the stream and then walk to Rimbick which is a
small village. |
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Day 07 |
Rimbick to Darjeeling |
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Drive from Rimbick to Darjeeling for
about 4 hours passing through Maneybhanjyang. |
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