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West Bengal
Image: Nibeditajha / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Singalila National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Permits, trekking logistics, and Land Rover route rules should be confirmed before starting from Manebhanjan or Darjeeling.
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Mountain roads, steep terrain, and trekking-based access make Singalila challenging for visitors needing barrier-free travel.
Singalila National Park runs along the high ridge west of Darjeeling on the India-Nepal border, combining rhododendron forest, bamboo, alpine viewpoints, and one of the Himalaya's classic trekking corridors. It is especially known for views toward Kanchenjunga and as an important habitat for red panda and high-elevation birdlife.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar - May) | Early ridge departure | Return to lodge or camp |
| Autumn (Oct - Nov) | Clear-weather trekking and drives | Return before night travel |
Travel is usually by trek, local Land Rover route, or guided ridge itinerary from Manebhanjan and Sandakphu sectors.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified by West Bengal authorities |
| Guide/Vehicle | Varies by trekking or Land Rover route |
Confirm current permit, trekking, and Land Rover rules before setting out from Darjeeling or Manebhanjan.
Singalila National Park, Darjeeling district, West Bengal
27.1167° N, 88.0667° E
Bagdogra Airport is the main air gateway.
New Jalpaiguri is the principal railhead for Darjeeling district.
Reach Darjeeling or Manebhanjan by road from Siliguri, then continue by trekking or approved local vehicles into the park.
Land Rovers from Manebhanjan and trekking support are the classic access modes.
Rhododendron forest, bamboo, oak, magnolia, conifers, alpine shrubs, and high-elevation grass-and-heath patches.
Singalila supports red panda, mountain mammals, pheasants, and birdlife across a cool eastern Himalayan ridge ecosystem.
Singalila became a national park in 1986 to protect one of eastern India's most celebrated ridge landscapes and a crucial red panda habitat corridor.
