Sandakphu & the Singalila Ridge · way to travel

Off-season and monsoon in Singalila

From June to September prices drop, the tea gardens are greenest and the crowds go home. Expect rain most afternoons, landslides on some roads and closed national parks.

Places

forest village2,390 m Gorkhey A river meadow village after the long drop from Phalut

village2,560 m Rammam The village above the river that waters Darjeeling's border

market town2,286 m Rimbikरिम्बिक Jeep head, Tuesday market and the end of the trail

village2,500 m Samanden A farming hamlet in a green bowl between two rivers

river town1,900 m Srikhola A riverside lodge stop where the trail meets the road

Things to do

Treks and walks · 5–6 hoursThe long forest descent from PhalutGorkhey · Included in your guide fee Culture and history · 2–3 hoursA lazy afternoon on the Gorkhey meadowsGorkhey · Free Food · 1.5 hoursFarmhouse supper by the wood fireGorkhey · ₹200–350 a meal Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursEarly bird walk along the Gorkhey streamGorkhey · Included in your guide fee Treks and walks · 2.5–3 hoursWalk the forest trail down to SrikholaRammam · Included in your guide fee Culture and history · 1–1.5 hoursAn afternoon wander through Rammam villageRammam · Free Viewpoints · 2 hours returnWalk down to the Rammam riverRammam · Included in your guide fee Wildlife and birds · 1.5 hoursDawn birding on Rammam's forest edgeRammam · Included in your guide fee Culture and history · 1–2 hoursBrowse Rimbik's Tuesday haatRimbik · Free · ₹100–300 for snacks and small bu…

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