Cross dense magnolia forests, wild orchid species, and sight of the magnificent Mt. Kanchendzonga & Kumbakarna. Night stay with nature in camp.
About
Singalila Ridge Trek
Rhododendrons - The magnificent show of nature
February to April - These amazing flowers are seen almost all over West Sikkim. There are over 37 species of rhododendrons ranging from lower to high altitudes. The season to experience and enjoy the spectacular natural show of blooming of these flowers is purely nature-based.
The best suggested time is from February ending at lower altitudes to March-end under 3000M. Then April onwards, these flowers can still be found at higher altitudes up to 4000M in May also.
Uttarey - Five hours from Gangtok, Bagdogra Airport, New Jalpaiguri (N.J.P.) Railway Station and Siliguri, three hours from Darjeeling and Kalimpong and one and a half hours from Pelling ? Uttarey in extreme West Sikkim is the ?Virgin and Hidden Paradise on Earth?.
It is popularly known as the ?Base Camp of Adventure Tourism for the Singalila Range Eco-Tourism Trekking Trail Towards Khangchendzenga? and also an important ?Gate Way of International-Indo-Nepal Border Trade Route? through Chewabhanjyangla pass.
It is inhabited mainly by People from the Limboo Community and a small number of families from mixed communities like Bhutias, Chettris, Tamangs, Rais, Gurungs, and Lepchas. The landscape of the area is moderately sloppy and gentle valley unlike other locations in the west.
The educated youths of this village are actively into activities of the promotion of this little valley. Culturally and traditionally rich, Uttarey appears photogenic when bough wheat farms bear flowers and harvest takes place.
The village has schools, a health center, a library, a computer learning center, a community meeting place, shops, and nice eating places. Uttarey is coming up as a popular homestay destination.
Best Time
to Visit Singalila Ridge Trek
The Singalila Himalayan Ridge range extends from West Bengal to Sikkim bordering Nepal offering amazing views of the great Himalayan peaks. During the ridge trek, you also get to see some magnificent valleys and villages.
The right time for trekking here is between October to April, as the sky is clear with lovely weather. Rhododendrons and magnolia flowers bloom from February to May. The Singalila National Park, which stretches from Tumling to the Sikkim border to the Indian side remains closed from mid-June to mid-September.
Cross dense magnolia forests, wild orchid species, and sight of the magnificent Mt. Kanchendzonga & Kumbakarna. Night stay with nature in camp.
Enter the tropical alpine forest with an opportunity to live with the exotic beauty of lush red Rhododendron forests and also provide an un- unparalleled view of a series of Himalayan peaks. If nature is kind, enjoy one of the most spectacular sunrises not seen anywhere in the world! Peak scenes are Mt Everest, Mt Makalu, Mt Nuptse, Mt Kumbhakarna, MrKanchenjunga, and many more. All these are famous 8000 meters plus peeks. Great photography opportunity Overnight stay at nature camping.
Explore Kalizar Sabnam valley ? Visit Phoktey Dhara a true paradise on earth makes us feel lucky with the amazing view of sunrise and sunset, the unexplainable peeping out and hiding of the huge ball of fire ?Sun? in the great mountains. Standing on the ridge of Phoktey Dara, one can experience the chilly cold winds from all directions. With a mirror view of Mt. Kanchendzonga on the Northern face; and facing the highest place on earth Mt. Everest on the western side; the eastern side offering unmatched view of the Pahnauri range and Chola group of mountains. The scintillating view of Nepal and Sikkim rural hamlets can be fulfilled. Perhaps the only place which provides this unexplainable view of in this world is rarely present. Overnight stay at Kalizhar Sabnam Valley.
Today we trek down to Uttarey. En-route visit Sherpa villages, Maneybong Kagyud Gumpa, fern species, Rhododendron forest, wild Orchids along with the singing of the chirping of birds. Arrive Uttarey homestay, check into rooms. Day free at leisure. Evening we celebrate the memories with tea with veg pakoras. Dinner and overnight stay in the homestay
Extra Supplements |
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Transportation |
Bolero |
Bagdogra- Uttarey- Bagdogra |
15000 |
Particulars |
Per Person Cost |
2 Nights Accommodation in Uttarey in Homestay |
3000 |