The wilderness of the east is a paradise to the strangest
and incredible flora and fauna. Singalila National Park is one of the best
examples of having such treasures. Established in the year 1986, the park is
one of the few places in the world where the iconic Red Panda is found. You can
have the radiant view of Kanchenjunga Massif which is known to adorn the
vibrant blue skies over the park. In each turn, you can explore the unmatched
beauty of the wilderness. Get unobstructed views of hills from Nepal to Bhutan
in the Eastern Himalayas.
The park will fully overwhelm you with serene views and
natural wonders until you get tired of clicking beautiful shots from your
camera. It is truly a heaven for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and
adrenaline junkies. Singalila National Park has also been selected for Project
Red Panda to save its rare species with the captive breeding program. The
species of Red Panda is near extinct and they are found mostly in hilly regions
of the Himalayas like Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Location – Singalila Ridge of the Eastern Himalayan ranges.
Phalut and Sandakphu are the highest mountains in West Bengal and are covered
in the park. River Sirikhola and Ramman pass through this park.
Height – Around 7000m
Area – 78.6 sq. km
What is Red Panda?
Red Panda is a rare species of panda family found in hilly
Himalayan ranges of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. This endangered species is native to cold
regions of Himalayas and mostly feeds on eggs, bamboos, berries, and flowers.
Best Time to Visit
You can visit Singalila National Park during spring and
Autumn or winter seasons.
Spring season lasts from March to May when you can witness
the rich diversity of flora and fauna in the national park. The entire forest
blooms right with orchids and rhododendrons of different types.
Autumn/Winter season lasts from October to December when you
can witness snow-capped mountains adorning the crystal clear skies.
From June to September during monsoons, the park remains
closed because of heavy rains.
Tips and Guidelines
Carry food and water during the trek.
Practice proper precautions before heading to the park.
Always have a guide for you.
Be sure to carry your camera to take stunning shots.
Getting There
Manebhanjan is the closest town to Singalila National Park
which is well connected through roads and all major cities of West Bengal.
By Air
Bagdogra International Airport is the closest airport and is
located around 4 hours of drive to Singalila National Park from the airport.
You can even hire a taxi from the airport to get there.
By Train
Located around 13 km from Tonglu point, Ghum is the closest
railhead accessible through Darjeeling Toy Train. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest
broad gauge railway station connected to New Delhi and other major cities. From
NJP, you can get a road transport to Ghum.
By Road
There are motorable roads connecting all major cities in the
state to Singalila National Park.
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