Day 1: Rimbick – Acclimatization Arrive at Rimbick (2,286 m) Short acclimatization walk Explore the mountain village Trek briefing and gear check Overnight stay at Rimbick Day 2: Rimbick → Gurdum Trek: 10 km | 5–6 hrs Walk through rhododendron and oak forests Pass scenic Himalayan villages First panoramic mountain views Overnight at Gurdum Day 3: Gurdum → Sandakphu Trek: 11 km | 6–7 hrs Enter Singalila National Park Pass Kalipokhri village Reach Sandakphu (3,636 m), West Bengal's highest point Witness the iconic "Sleeping Buddha" panorama Overnight at Sandakphu Day 4: Sandakphu → Phalut Trek: 21 km | 7–8 hrs Sunrise over Everest and Kanchenjunga Scenic ridge walk along the Indo–Nepal border Spectacular Himalayan views throughout Arrive at Phalut (3,600 m) Overnight at Phalut Day 5: Phalut → Samanden Trek: 15 km | 5–6 hrs Descend through alpine meadows Walk across pristine forests Changing mountain perspectives Overnight at Samanden Day 6: Samanden → Upper Srikhola Trek: 11 km | 4–5 hrs Pass bamboo, magnolia, and fir forests Visit traditional Sherpa and Lepcha villages Reach Upper Srikhola Celebrate the successful trek Day 7: Srikhola → Departure Easy 2 km walk to roadhead Drive to Siliguri or onward destination Farewell to the Singalila Himalayas Trek concludes with unforgettable memories Do's Walk slow and maintain pace Drink 3–4 litres of water daily Wear layered clothing Use proper trekking shoes Carry gloves, cap, sunscreen Follow guide instructions Respect nature and local culture Inform guide if feeling unwell Don'ts No smoking or alcohol No rushing at high altitude No littering No solo walking Don't ignore altitude symptoms Do not overpack