Crown of the Hill Queen

Highlights || Hiking in Rhododendron Valley * Mountains * Tea House Stay * Bird Watching * Darjeeling Orientation

Destination Covered | Darjeeling * Sandakphu

Introduction | In this short tour, you will reach Sandakphu in Singalila National Park, the highest point of Bengal at 3,600 metres, following a renowned section of the Singalila trek that forms an integral part of trekking Sikkim routes. The trail is celebrated for its dramatic ridgeline walking and uninterrupted 360-degree panorama of the Greater Himalayan Range, where some of the world’s tallest peaks, including Mt Everest and Mt Kanchenjunga, dominate the horizon and define the appeal of Himalaya trekking in this region. This picturesque hiking route offers an immersive mountain experience without the length of a major expedition, making it an accessible yet rewarding Darjeeling trek for travellers seeking high-altitude scenery in a shorter time frame. Clear viewpoints and gradual ascents allow trekkers to absorb the scale of the surrounding mountains, echoing the visual drama often associated with longer journeys such as the Kanchenjunga trek, while remaining well suited to a brief itinerary. The tour also includes time in Darjeeling before and after the hike, allowing travellers to transition comfortably into and out of the trekking environment. This balance between ridge walking, panoramic Himalayan views, and relaxed pacing creates a well-rounded Sikkim trekking experience centred on one of the most iconic viewpoints in eastern India.