School Groups - INDIA - Singalila Ridge
Splendid trek along the India / Nepal Border ~ Superb combination of trekking, culture and sightseeing ~ Ideal for adventurous school groups ~ Community project at a local school
8 nights hotels and lodges, 6 nights camping, 7 days easy trekking, max. altitude - 3636 m.
All meals included.
Grade 5
A varied and challenging school trip to the Indian region of Sikkim and its famous Singalila Ridge. In common with the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bhutan, the landscape of this northerly projection of India is extremely varied: ranging from intensively farmed valleys in the south, through a higher alpine environment, to the high Himalayan peaks in the north of the territory. This part of India is one of the least-visited of all the Himalayan lands and remains pristine and unspoiled. It receives a great deal of rainfall during the summer monsoon and boasts particularly lush and varied vegetation, especially at lower altitudes. Sikkim is also culturally diverse, with Tibetan, Mongolian (Lepcha) and Indian peoples intermixed with immigrant Nepalese. Buddhism is one of the most important religions and there is the opportunity to visit several important Buddhist monasteries during the course of the trip. The jewel in Sikkim’s crown is surely Kangchenjunga (8586m.), the world’s third highest peak, which lies on the western edge of the state. The trekking element of this trip is the splendid 7-day walk along the famous Singalila Ridge, a prominent spur of high ground that forms the border between India and Nepal. The trek along this ridge is renowned as being one of the most scenically rewarding in the entire Himalaya, with views of Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Lhotse and a host of other peaks in the eastern Himalaya. No visit to this part of the world would be complete without seeing the fascinating Indian towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.Educational perspective
Tea planting in the Indian district of Darjeeling was begun during 1841 by a Dr. Campbell, a civil surgeon of the Indian Medical Service. He used seeds from China to grow the first plants. Commercial exploitation began during the 1850 and the rest is history.
Amend or Extend
Add a couple of days to include a visit to the Sikkimese capital of Gangtok, less than 3 hours drive north of Kalimpong.
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