Singalila Pass Trek

Phoktey Dara to Phalut · West Sikkim and Darjeeling. 6 days / 5 nights. High point approx. 3,600 m. Moderate.

The quiet way onto the Singalila ridge. Through the Barsey rhododendron sanctuary to the Phoktey Dara viewpoint, then south along the border ridge to Phalut and down to Gorkhey, on trails that see a fraction of Sandakphu’s footfall.

Route

NJP / Bagdogra to Hilley (2,600 m)
Hilley to Barsey and Thulo Dhaap
Thulo Dhaap to Phoktey Dara base
Phoktey Dara viewpoint at dawn, along the ridge to Phalut
Phalut to Gorkhey
Gorkhey to Srikhola, drive to NJP / Bagdogra

April to May for the rhododendron bloom; October to December for clear peaks.

Huts on the Phalut side are basic and nights are cold. Needs Singalila National Park and Sikkim forest permits, which are part of the plan.

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