Singalila National Park is the highest located National Park ( between 2400 m to 3650m A.S.L.) in West Bengal, and is situated in the extreme north western boundary of Darjeeling District. The park contains some of the last remnants of virgin and pristine forests. This is reckoned as an unexplored treasure trove of flora and fauna. The park is not only famous for its wildlife but also offers one of the best trekking routes in the eastern Himalayas - from Maneybhanjan near Darjeeling, via Tonglu to Sandakphu (35Km) and Phalut. The view of the Kanchendzonga range of peaks from Sandakphu is a wonderful and unforgettable one. Viewed from Phalut, the Kanchendzonga looks close enough to touch. Motorable road goes upto Sandakphu. Rail, road and air routes via New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri and Bagdogra, connect Darjeeling from Calcutta and New Delhi.

Forest type of Singalila National park changes with altitudinal range. The major flora are Mailing Bamboo, Buk, Kawla, Magnolia, Bhujpatra, Rhododendron, Oak, Hemlock, Silver Fir, Juniper etc. The wild life of this National park consist of Himalayan Black bear, Red Panda, Clouded Leopard, Leopard Cat, Serow, Barking Deer, Yellow Yhroated Marten, Niltava etc.

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