Trekking in Darjeeling Hills and Sikkim

The Singalila Ridge

Plenty of trekking routes have been opened in the Darjeeling Hills and Sikkim to savour the breathtaking beauty of the Eastern Himalayas. In Darjeeling Hills, the summit of the trekking adventure culminates at Sandakphu – a summit at an altitude of 3, 658 metres (12, 000 ft) on the famous Singalila ridge. It is fit to make mention of a visionary and dream eyed Jesuit Rev. Fr. MacDonald, who pioneered trekking as an organized holiday and sport in Darjeeling Hills and Sikkim where multitude of trekkers now cluster for its joys. Trekkers have virtually, to just take themselves upon the mountains – the equipment, food etc, is shipped upon the climb site by the porters. In Darjeeling trekkers who are too old and don’t have the time to walk seven hours a day for the allotted time of five to ten days, can always trek upon Sandakphu by jeep or Land Rover. The journey is memorable and tests both the mettle of the driver and the intensity of the vehicle. The trek into the Darjeeling Hills can be undertaken by any casual walker.