Singalila National Park Day Trip: Private Guided Tour

See Sandakphu and the Himalayan ridge without arranging your own transport

A 10-hour private guided day trip from Darjeeling explores Singalila National Park, the highest national park in West Bengal, traveling through rhododendron forests and alpine valleys to Sandakphu, the state's highest peak, with views of the Himalayan range. The tour includes hotel, airport or train station pickup; an English or Hindi-speaking guide; and an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Singalila National Park and Sandakphu

• Pickup from Darjeeling hotel or station
• Explore Singalila National Park trekking routes
• Visit Rimbik town in the park
• Visit Sandakphu peak and view Himalayas

The experience

You're picked up from your Darjeeling hotel, airport or train station and driven into Singalila National Park, which sits above 7,000 feet on the Singalila Ridge. The park is built around trekking routes and wildlife habitat (rhododendron forests, alpine valleys, rare orchids and animal species), but this tour covers it by vehicle, stopping at the small town of Rimbik and continuing to Sandakphu, West Bengal's highest peak. The guide speaks English and Hindi, offers local tips along the way, and the car is air-conditioned for the winding mountain roads.

Sandakphu is where the day centers: from the peak you see across the Himalayan range on clear days. The whole trip runs 10 hours from pickup to return, and you shape the stops based on what interests you. Lunch is on your own, as are any entrance fees to sites you want to visit inside the park.

You can book either a luxury car or an SUV. Both are private vehicles for your group alone, with the same guide service and pickup included.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport or train station pickup in Darjeeling.
• air-conditioned private vehicle for the full 10 hours.
• English or Hindi-speaking guide with local knowledge and recommendations.
• transport through Singalila National Park to Sandakphu peak.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sightseeing tour in a luxury carUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium city sightseeing, duration 12 hours, in a Land Rover SUV, includes pickup

Sightseeing tour in an SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium sightseeing tour, duration 12 hours, in a premium SUV, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day free and prefer to see Sandakphu peak from a vehicle rather than on foot. Your guide drives the mountain roads while you watch the views unfold.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the drive take from Darjeeling to Sandakphu?

The full day trip is 10 hours total, which includes the drive to Singalila National Park, stops at Rimbik and Sandakphu, and the return to Darjeeling. The actual driving time depends on road conditions and how long you spend at each stop.

What is Sandakphu and why is it on this tour?

Sandakphu is the highest peak in West Bengal, sitting at the top of the Singalila Ridge. It's the destination stop because the views of the Himalayan mountains from the peak are the main draw of the day, and the route through Singalila National Park leads directly to it.

Can I be picked up from my hotel in Darjeeling?

Yes, pickup is included from your hotel, the airport or the train station, depending on where you are when the tour starts. You arrange the specific location when you book.

What's the difference between the luxury car and SUV options?

Both are private vehicles for your group with the same guide and pickup service. The choice is between a luxury car or an SUV. The tour itself, the stops and the inclusions are the same either way.

Do I need to pay for lunch during the tour?

Yes, lunch is at your own expense. The tour does not include a meal, so you'll want to bring money or arrange food at one of the stops along the way.