Darjeeling Singalila trekking range was put into the trekking map in the early 20th century. The trek beginning in Darjeeling and ending at Phalut was a much used trail. The British had built bungalows at Jorepokhari, Tanglu, Sandakpu (one of the world's best spot for sunrise or sunset view in the vicinity of Mt. Kanchenjunga) and Phalut. At that time, trekking was a sort of a family picnic in the wilderness. When organized treks came into being, this very trek was introduced with a little variation. Thus Darjeeling can boast of having the first organized trek route in India. This trek brings you into the lap of nature with its 139 varieties of rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, bamboo and other rare high altitude plants and vegetation. The reward at the end of it all is the unsurpassable view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu and Kangchenjunga as you trek along the ridge to Phalut.