Singalila Ridge
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The Singalila Ridge is a North - South running mountain ridge in Northwestern West Bengal, India.The district of Ilam (Nepal) falls on the western part of this ridge and the northern ridge ends up in Sikkim(India) Part of the Himalayas, it separates other mountain ranges of West Bengal from other Himalayan ranges to its west. The two highest peaks of West bengal, Sandakphu (3636 m) and Phalut (3600 m) are located on the ridge, and the Singalila National Park encompasses the ridge. It is famous for its views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest, and the trek from Manebhanjan to Sandakphu and Phalut is a popular one.
The four highest peaks are :
- Falut (3,600 m)
- Sandakfu (3,636 m) — The highest point of West Bengal.
- Tonglu (3,036 m)
- Sabargram (3,543 m)
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