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Singling, the Best Place in West Sikkim

Singling in Sikkim is a historical place which joined Bhutan to India in the ancient times. There were regular business of these two countries through this route. Now the lost route is a favourite trek from Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary to Singling or vice versa. A couple of days at this serene place and you will feel to be in the lap of nature. There is one ancient monastery, a lake and breathtaking mountain peaks to look out for. It is also a birder's paradise




Presently there is only one accommodation available at this spot, Dhusan Rai's Bunglow. The hospitality in the Homestay in Sikkim is fabulous with Dhusan's family taking care of your minute need. You can never again forget the evening with active participation in local dance, song. The barbecue in the chilly night will taste like anything, not to mention the generous 'tchhang' and the flavored Indian tea prepared in his home. 


And then if it is a full moon night, you must become romantic with the view of Darjeeling town in the backdrop of mountains. The morning Sunrise is very beautiful, so is the Sunset color on the Bunglow. You can go for nature walks or birding with Dhusan or his companions. The forest reminded me of Amazon rainforest. I am sure anyone adventurous in nature will enjoy the dark, damp forest.


To reach Singling in Sikkim, you need to take a share jeep to Jorethang from Siliguri (WB). From Jorethang hire a vehicle for Soreng. Alternately, you can ask Dhusan to arrange car for you. Once at Soreng, Dushan will take care of you. You can even stay one night in his small basic but clean hill side inn. Early next morning you'll reach upper Singling by trekking trough one of the most pristine and unblemished mountain folliage. A 3 Km trek will bring you to a most fascinating cradle of homestay with all the glory of Himalayan experience thrown in. The Trek is very easy and can be completed within 1-2 hours. Alternately Dhusan can arrange car to take you directly to Upper Singling from Soreng in another way. 

Singling is located in an important place to do number of treks in Sikkim, like Hiley- Barsey trek, Dzongri- Goche La trek etc. Also in close vicinity there are monastery, lake, Sherpa village etc. Popular destinations in West Sikkim like Peling, Ringchenpong, Kaluk etc are also nearby.  

Hotels in Gangtok, Sikkim

STD Code +91 3592

Central Hotel
Location: Near Gangtok Bus Depot Address: National High¬way 31A Ph: 222105/ 553/ 573 Fax 222240 Rooms: 25 Tariff @ INR 1,600-3,000; TE Credit Cards AmEx, Visa, Master Facilities: Restaurant, bar, car rental, hot water, sightseeing, room service

Denzong Inn
Location: Near Denzong Cinema
Address: Lai Market Road Ph: 222038/ 692/ 991
Rooms: 15
Tariff @ INR 400-2,000; Credit Cards NA.
Facilities: Restaurant, hot water, room service, TV

Hotel Anola
Location: Main market
Address: MG Marg Ph: 224233, 223238 Fax 224976 Email anola@mailcity.com
Rooms: 19
Tariff @ INR 850-1,650; Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, hot water, room service,TV
Kolkata Reserva¬tions 51, Ekdalia Road, Kolkata Ph: 033-24601886

Hotel Asian Heights
Location: Near Assembly House
Address: Kazi Road Ph: 227548 Ph:efax 227547
Rooms: 18
Tariff @ INR 1,000-1,800;
Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, hot water, room service, sight¬seeing, TV
Kolkata Reserva¬tions Punjab House, P-39, Princep Street, Kolkata Ph: 033-22219013, 22375896




Hotels in Pelling, Rumtek and Yuksam in Sikkim

Pelling
STD code: +91 3595

Hotel Dubti
Location: Near Narbu Gang
Address: Upper Pelling Ph: 258349
Email k_donka@yahoo. com
Rooms: 22 Tariff @ INR 650-950;
Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, laundry, room service, sightseeing, TV

Hotel Greenland
Location: Opposite Shimbho Towers
Address: Upper Pelling Ph: 258587, 0983008698
Rooms: 18 Tariff @ INR 550-9,000
Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, hot water, laundry, room service, sightseeing, TV
Hooghly Reser¬vations 38, Upper Haranathpur Road, Bhadrakali, Hooghly Ph: 033-22644600


Hotel Simvo
Location: Near helipad ground
Address: Upper Pelling Ph: 258347
Rooms: 27 Tariff @ INR 650-1,200
Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, laun¬dry, hot water, room service, sightseeing, TV

Hotel Takura
Location: Central
Address: Lower Pelling Ph: 258643, 09434128384
Rooms: 15 Tariff @ INR 500-800
Credit Cards NA
Facilities: Restaurant, laundry, room service, sightseeing, ter¬race bar, TV