Singalila National Park

城市概覽

History The park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1986, and was made an Indian national park in 1992.

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate The two seasons to visit the park are in spring (March–May) and post monsoon (mid-September to early December). The park is closed to tourists from 16 June to 15 September every year on account of the monsoons.

Watch Singalila in the Himalaya by George Thengummoottil. The film describes the history of Singalila through a 14-day trek.

如何抵達

Usually the park is accessed from Manebhanjyang, approx. one hour, or 30 km west of Darjeeling. The park can also be accessed from Rimbik, where many trekkers finish up, or from Bijanbari, with one extra day's walking. For greater cash outlay, non-trekkers, or those pressed for time can hire a terrain vehicle as transport from Manebhanjyang to Sandakphu, and stay overnight to catch the sunrise views.

By train The nearest railway station is Ghum (31 km from Tonglu).

By car Singalila National Park is well connected by road. But the roads are circular and the journey can feel like wave motion.

必看景點

1 Phalut. (updated Dec 2022) 2 Sandakphu. (updated Dec 2022)

體驗活動

Birding — Singalila National Park is one of the most popular birding spots in the Eastern Himalayas, since it attracts a large number of birds due to its seasonal blooms. Blooming seasons are the best times to see birds. Sandakphu–Phalut Trek — Sandakphu (3,636 m) is the highest point in West Bengal and Phalut (3,600 m) is the northernmost point of West Bengal. The trek combines both these points offering great views of Kangchenjunga and several other snow peaks including Mount Everest.

住宿

Lodging Overnight lodging is done at assorted huts or simple guesthouses along the way, and hot meals are available at the same. Starting from Manebhanjyang, most trekkers stay overnight in Gairbas or Kalipokhari and press on to Sandakphu for the 2nd night. Sandakphu at 3636 meters is a favourite spot to view the high Himalayan peaks of Lhotse, Everest, Makalu, etc., in the early morning when visibility is good. 3-day trekkers turn aside and head downhill to Rimbik for their final night, while others head further north for spectacular views from Sabarkum and Phalut, then downhill for Raman, and finish in Rimbik for the last night. Sailung Tea House is a small cosy place to stay while at Meghma. There are two-roomed guest houses and trekkers' huts at Tonglu, Gairibans, Sandakphu, Phalut, Kala Pokhri and several other locations in the park, run by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). Numerous guest houses and lodging are available at Manebhanjan. The preferred way to visit the park is to stay in Darjeeling and camp inside the national park.

Camping

Backcountry