Singalila National Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Singalila National Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Singalila National Park is a national park located in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India. This national park is situated on the Singalila Ridge at an elevation of about 2500 metres to 3650 metres above sea level with an area of 78.6 square kilometers. It is bordered on the north by the state of Sikkim and on the west by the country of Nepal. This national park is one of the last remaining natural habitats of the endangered Red Panda. It is well known for trekking to Sandakphu, highest peak of West Bengal.

History

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The National Park

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Fees

Entry Fees:

·      ₹ 120 for Indians & ₹ 500 for Foreigners

·      ₹ 400 for Vehicles

·      ₹ 100 for camera

Vehicle Cost:

·      Land Rover Fare ₹6000 for a round trip from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu

·      Jeep Safari Cost ₹ Rs. 5,500 per day

Accommodation Cost:

·      ₹1000-2500 per person per night inside the national park

Trekkers must hire a guide and porters at Maneybhanjang at extra cost.

Connectivity

Maneybhanjang (2150m) is a small Himalayan hamlet, is the gateway to the national park. Maneybhanjang is located at about 19 Kms from Ghoom, 19 Kms from Ghoom Railway Station, 25 Kms from Darjeeling, 29 Kms from Mirik, 37 Kms from Bijanbari, 48 Kms from Rimbik, 75 Kms from Siliguri, 83 Kms from Bagdogra Airport, 86 Kms from New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station, Maneybhanjang can be reached from New Jalpaiguri Junction and Bagdogra Airport via Mirik. It is also well connected with Darjeeling via Ghoom.

Tourists need to reach Maneybhanjang early since car entry inside the national park is only allowed between 07.00 AM to 02.00 PM. Tourists can start trekking the mountain trails or hire a vintage British Land Rover to reach the national park from Maneybhanjang. It is approx. 13 Kms from Maneybhanjang to Tumling. The entrance of the national park is about 1 km away from Tumling. Tourists can hire a British Land Rover to reach Sandakphu from Maneybhanjang. The park can also be accessed from Rimbik, where many trekkers finish up, or from Bijanbari, with one extra day's walking.

Location