Darjeeling Treks Up For Snow

Darjeeling is the hill station that is called as the "Queen of Hills" and is located at the forest trails at the Nepalese border and the visitors can also afford to see the Kanchenjunga and also the glimpse of the Everast, Lhotsa and Makalu.

The climate of Darjeeling is almost similar to the Nepal. The weather after monsoon thats October and November is having the warm temperature in the valley region.

In the month of January and December the temperature drops till 0 degrees still trekking in Darjeeling is interesting and enjoyable.

But the best time considered for trekking is the spring when flowers bloom and the days are longer. The most easy trail in Darjeeling is the Sandakphu and Phalut and it also offers the wonderful views of the Himalayan range.

High altitude trekking in Darjeeling

Singalila Treks:

Trekking in the eastern Himalayan region both in the high and lower altitude areas. The most popular trek in Darjeeling is the Singalila range which starts from the Maneybhanjang which goes to the Meghma, Toughu, Gairibas, Sandakphu and Phalut. The last day in the trek to Darjeeling the which can take along the same route through Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.

Kalimpong Treks:

Another adventurous trek in higher altitude in Darjeeling is the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari and Neora and it leads to the highest point in the areas Rochella at the 3400 meters. The trekkers enjoys the natural beauty of the Himalayan flora, birds and wildlife that can be seen and also enjoyed on the route.

Lower Altitude Treks in Darjeeling

The recommendations for the lower altitude treks is only given to the tourists who wants to take up stroll at the leisurely pace. The Kalimpong- Relli trek through the golden paddy fields, the tea gardens thats Kurseong- Namsu trail and the Kurseong- Mirik trek is the main trail in the lower altitude areas.

Darjeeling- Batast- Tonglo- Sandakphu- Return

Its the 6/7 days trekking from Manesshaganj which is located at the distance of around 26 kilometers from Darjeeling. The route treks gives the views of Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest from Rhodendrons from Phalut and Sandakphu.

Best time for trekking in Darjeeling

The year's best time to undertake the trekking in Darjeeling is April- May and October- November. It has been recommended that travelers must carry their own provisions. The trekking equipment can be hired at the most affordable cost from the youth hostel and from some of the travel agencies.

By : Neha_Verma