{"id":623,"date":"2022-09-23T19:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T19:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/?p=623"},"modified":"2022-09-23T20:21:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T20:21:36","slug":"destinations-darjeeling-sikkim-kalimpongdelhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/23\/destinations-darjeeling-sikkim-kalimpongdelhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Destinations :\u00a0Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong,Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"623\" class=\"elementor elementor-623\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0141942 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"0141942\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3ee2d3 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"d3ee2d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8696276 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8696276\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.6 - 15-09-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Destinations :\u00a0<\/strong>Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong,Delhi<\/span><\/h4><p>The Singalila Ridge Trek is world-renowned. Take this unique opportunity to see four of the world\u2019s five highest peaks; Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Lhotse. Beside these enjoy exhilarating views of many of the other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan. It is an ethereal experience to walk through the flowering rhododendron forests, interspersed with giant magnolias, spruce and a wide range of rare orchids. There are over 600 varieties of orchids, the largest concentration in any single geographical area in the world. The perfect time to see them in bloom is in spring when the valley comes alive. The trek route also passes through the Singalila National Park which has many fascinating and rare animals including Red Pandas and Pangolins.<\/p><h5>HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP<\/h5><ul><li>Views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga .<\/li><li>Tea Gardens.<\/li><li>Toy Train Ride.<\/li><li>Village Life .<\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0View on map<\/h5><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/SINGALILA-TREK.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-594\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/SINGALILA-TREK-300x154.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/SINGALILA-TREK-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/SINGALILA-TREK-600x307.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/SINGALILA-TREK.jpg 701w\" alt=\"SINGALILA TREK\" \/><\/a><\/p><h5 class=\"contanier-text-box \">Day 01:Arrival at Delhi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day to relax and recover from the journey.<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 02: Delhi \u2013 Bagdogra \u2013 Darjeeling (2050m) (90 km, 3-4 hr drive).<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-605\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9.jpg 700w\" alt=\"sinalila9\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>A morning transfer to Delhi airport for the flight to Bagdogra. Our team will meet you at Bagdogra airport where you continue by road to Darjeeling. The drive is made more interesting as we deviate from the commercial main road and drive through small villages to reach the Darjeeling \u2013 Kurseong road. The picturesque drive continues alongside the famous heritage Darjeeling Railway track through forests and tea estates and over a 2200m pass at Ghoom towards our destination, Darjeeling. Check into your hotel late afternoon and relax.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 03: In Darjeeling .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-606\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>After a scrumptious breakfast we head towards the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and zoo. Later, you get a chance to see Tibetan elders display their skills in weaving carpets, tailoring and wood carving at the Tibetan Help Self Centre. A quick stop at the Tea Factory is planned en-route to your return to Darjeeling.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 04: Drive to Dhoodray (2300m) Trek to Tonglu (3020m) (3-4 hr walk) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-607\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila4\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>A lovely morning train ride takes you to Ghoom, then by car to Manibhanjang, an important village on the Nepal border and a passport checking centre. The road journey continues to Dhoodray where you will meet our trekking crew. Get warmed up now as you start trekking through the forest to reach Tonglu. Tents will have already been set up and a hot cup of tea awaits you as a reward for the effort. If the weather permits, sunset is a perfect picture moment here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 05: Tonglu \u2013 Kalapokhri (3185m) (6-7 hr walk) via Garibas (2620m) (3 hrs walk) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-608\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila5\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Wake up early, 5am, to catch beautiful views of Kanchenjunga. After breakfast, we start on a fairly easy downhill trek to reach Tumling, another border village. The trek now takes us through the Kanchenjunga Wild Life Sanctuary. If we\u2019re lucky we may get a distant glimpse of Everest. Passing through Jaubari Nepali village and the little settlement at Garibas, a further uphill trek through bamboo glades and rhododendron and magnolia forests brings us to Kaya Katta, a small two-house village in Nepal. Finally we follow the main motorable road to reach Kal Pokhri Lake which is merely 5 minutes away from our camp. Overnight in tents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 06: Kala Pokhri \u2013 Sandakhphu (3636m) (4-5 hr walk).<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-609\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila6\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Depart at 8 am after breakfast and a walk on a wide rough trail passing through a small Nepalese village brings us to Bikibhanjang. From here, the mainly-uphill walk is gorgeous, through bamboo glades and rhododendron and magnolia forests towards the crest of the Singalila ridge. Sandakhphu is a popular stop with accommodation options for trekkers. If the weather gods are kind, you may see all the famous mountain ranges from here including Everest, Kanchenjunga and many more. Time to savour the view before continuing the trek to reach our camp for the evening, with enviable views from the campsite. Overnight in tents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 07: Sandakhphu \u2013 Sabargram (3585m) (4-5 hr walk) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-610\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila7\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>The trek today takes us to a low-altitude point (200m down) near a doksa (where Nepali shepherds stay with their animals during summer). On the way, you are treated to views of Cho Oyu in the west and Everest, Lhotsa, Makalu, Pandim and of course Kanchenjunga. From the doksa, an hour\u2019s uphill walk through the forest brings you to our camp in Sabargram. The location has been handpicked for its gorgeous views. Overnight in tents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 08: Sabargram \u2013 Samadan (2500m) via Phalut (3600m) (7-8 hr walk) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila8\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Rise early to catch spectacular views of the sunrise over the high peaks. Set off after breakfast towards Phalut trekkers hut. This stretch is the last opportunity to get a glimpse of the Everest. From Phalut, the trail is narrow and mostly downhill. Lunch is served at an open field en-route. After lunch, the trail increasingly narrows and descends gradually to reach the village of Sri Khola. Cross a river over a narrow bridge and you arrive at Samdan Village, our campsite for the night. Surrounded by coniferous trees the village is exceptionally beautiful. An opportunity here to interact with locals and get an insight into their lives. Overnight in tents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 09: Samadan \u2013 Rimbik (2280m) (6-7 hr walk) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-612\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila10-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila10-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila10.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila10\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>The trek starts off by crossing a river to reach Rammam School, which offers a nice view into Sikkim. Continue downhill through cultivated fields, small hamlets and coniferous and rhododendron forests to reach the suspension bridge over Sri Khola River and onward towards Rimbek. This is our last day with the pony-men and we bid the rest of the trekking staff adieu. Overnight at the lodge.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 10: Rimbek \u2013 Darjeeling (2030m) (80 km, 4 hr drive).<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-605\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sinalila9.jpg 700w\" alt=\"sinalila9\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>After breakfast, drive to Darjeeling crossing the Ghoom Railway Station. A leisurely afternoon walk is planned through the old part of Darjeeling. Overnight at the hotel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 11: Darjeeling \u2013 Gangtok (1780) (120 km, 5 hr drive) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-606\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Enjoy a delicious breakfast before the drive to Gangtok, passing through picturesque tea gardens and villages. The journey follows the River Teesta and crosses the border into Sikkim at Rangpo. Overnight at the hotel in Gangtok.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 12:In Gangtok.<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-607\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila4.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila4\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>A morning visit to Rumtek Monastery is planned for today. Located on a hill 24 km away facing Gangtok, the original Rumtek Monastery was built by the fourth Chogyal. It was damaged by an earthquake and has since been rebuilt by the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. It is the largest in Sikkim and represents the best of Tibetan architecture. It is also a treasure trove of some of the most unique religious objects found anywhere, besides being a world-renowned centre of Kagyu teachings. Rumtek monastery is the seat of the Kargyupa sect of Buddhism and similar to the Kagyu headquarters in Tsurphu. A visit to the Institute of Tibetology, the Handicrafts Centre and Flower Show in Gangtok are also planned for the day. Enjoy an afternoon walk through the Spice Market in Gangtok. Overnight at the hotel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 13: Drive to Kalimpong (4 hr drive) .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-608\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila5.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila5\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>A morning departure passing through Rangpo again, an uphill road brings you to the hill station of Kalimpong. Time to visit Dr. Graham`s home, Lord Krishna`s temple and a small monastery above Kalimpong (Dorpin Hills). Overnight at the hotel .<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 14 : Drive to New Jalpaiguri (3 hr drive, 70 km) and take the overnight train to Kolkata .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-609\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila6.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila6\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>After a free morning we leave in the afternoon for the drive to the railway station at Jalpaiguri, passing through small villages and through a coronation bridge connecting Bhutan and Assam on the way. In Jalpaiguri you will board the overnight train to Kolkata departing NJP at 21:00 hrs and reaching Kolkata at 06:30 hrs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 15 : Arrive Kolkata .<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-610\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila7.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila7\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Arrive at Sealdah Station and transfer to your hotel. For the rest of the day you can choose any of the optional sightseeing tours.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box \"><h5>Day 16 : Depart for home.<\/h5><div class=\"contanier-text-box-lt\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-611\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210304114856im_\/https:\/\/www.gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/singalila8.jpg 700w\" alt=\"singalila8\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"contanier-text-box-rt\"><p>Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f8c4681 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"f8c4681\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-079dd21 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"079dd21\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62df12b jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"62df12b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.6 - 15-09-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index-india-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">India is a diverse and multi-faceted destination. Our journey there started .....<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a689738 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a689738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.6 - 15-09-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/india\/\">INDIA>><\/a><\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fabab67 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"fabab67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce2fe8 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ce2fe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index-nepal-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Nepal is a landlocked country situated in the Himalaya range between ....<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00ee31c jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00ee31c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/nepal\/\">NEPAL>><\/a><\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5470ca9 jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"5470ca9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6258c86 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6258c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/index-bhutan-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Bhutan - The land of the Thunder Dragon remained closed kingdom .....<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddaae3 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ddaae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/bhutan\/\">BHUTAN>><\/a><\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ma_el_bg_slider elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3537def jltma-glass-effect-no\" data-id=\"3537def\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d515819 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d515819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Potala-Palace-Lhasa-China-Tibet-Autonomous-Region-1.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Tibat is arguably one of the most talked about region in the Western......<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26152f8 jltma-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26152f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/tibet\/\">TIBET>><\/a><\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Destinations :\u00a0Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong,Delhi The Singalila Ridge Trek is world-renowned. Take this unique opportunity to see four of the world\u2019s five highest peaks; Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and Lhotse. Beside these enjoy exhilarating views of many of the other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan. It is an ethereal experience to walk through the flowering [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=623"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":678,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/623\/revisions\/678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gojourneys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}