Rahul Sharma (Editor)

Singalila Ridge

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Country
  
India

Singalila Ridge httpswwwenepaltrekscomwpcontentuploads201

Similar
  
Sandakphu, Phalut, Goecha La, Mount Pandim, Kangchenjunga

Singalila ridge trek sunrise over himalayan giants part 3


The Singalila Ridge is a north-south mountain ridge running from northwestern West Bengal through Sikkim in the Indian part of the Himalayas. The district of Ilam in Nepal falls on the western part of this ridge.

Contents

Map of Singalila, Sikkim 737121

The ridge separates mountain ranges of West Bengal from other Himalayan ranges to its west. The two highest peaks of West Bengal, Sandakphu (3,636 m (11,929 ft)) and Phalut (3,600 m (11,800 ft)) are located on the ridge. The Singalila National Park encompasses the ridge. It is noted for its views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest. The trek from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu and Phalut is popular amongst adventure travelers, as is mountain biking.

Summits

The four highest peaks are :

  • Falut 3,600 m (11,800 ft)
  • Sandakphu 3,636 m (11,929 ft) — the highest point in West Bengal
  • Tonglu 3,036 m (9,961 ft)
  • Sabargram 3,543 m (11,624 ft)

    • Films

    Singalila In the Himalaya

    References

    Singalila Ridge Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA