Circuit · Darjeeling hills
Darjeeling & Singalila
Darjeeling, Mirik and the Sandakphu ridge trek.
- Places
- 3
- Altitude
- 1,495–3,636 m
- Fly / train to
- Bagdogra / NJP
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,500
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 2–7 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Darjeeling
Tea estates, the UNESCO toy train and sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
Mirik
A lake town ringed by tea gardens and orange orchards, near the Nepal border.
Sandakphu–Phalut
A ridge trek along the India–Nepal border with Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga in one view.
What to pack for Darjeeling & Singalila
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Power bank
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
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Darjeeling & Singalila: questions people ask
Which places are in the Darjeeling & Singalila circuit?
The Darjeeling & Singalila circuit in Darjeeling hills covers Darjeeling, Mirik and Sandakphu–Phalut. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Darjeeling & Singalila?
March to May and October to December suit most places in Darjeeling & Singalila. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Darjeeling & Singalila?
Travel to Bagdogra / NJP, then continue by road.
How much does a Darjeeling & Singalila trip cost per day?
About ₹2,500 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Darjeeling & Singalila, and which is the highest?
Mirik is the easiest (easy). Sandakphu–Phalut is the highest at 3,636 m.