Darjeeling Tonglu Tumling Day Hiking

It was amazing experience for us to trek through hill station and experience everything about the nature through the hills.i wanted to mention specially about our guide sangay. he made the trekking very interesting and explained everything as per our needs.he made us enjoy every single detail of the forest and trek.we shared our cultures.he explained more about Nepal culture and made us try so many local foods.it was very good experience travelling with him.Thank you for the memories to remember.

Our family of 5 just completed the 4 day Sandakphu trek. Subash was very accommodating and helped us find the trek that best fit our traveling schedule. He communicated well and assisted with logistics in lodging and transportation beyond just the trek. He met with us ahead of time to carefully go over the schedule and give us tips on how to best prepare, including foods to avoid, things to take along, etc. Our guide, Pemba, was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed. He never seemed impatient when we asked hundreds of questions or stopped to take innumerable pictures. He took great care of us and was fun to be around. Our hosts were friendly and knew what foreigners preferences were. The authentic, local cuisine was a highlight. If Pemba knew we especially liked a certain dish he made sure to ask for it again. Overall it was a great experience and we definitely would recommend Ashmita Trek & Tours!

We did the day hike that started from Dhotrey up to Tonglu, then followed the India-Nepal border to Chitre. What an incredible experience of hospitality, culture, food, history, and the land– we cannot recommend Ashmita Tours enough!! If your time in Darjeeling is short, this trip is the perfect way to get a taste of the Himalayas without needing specialized equipment or extensive preparation. We were thrilled to admire the peaks of Kabru and Kanchenjunga while sipping tea, and also to step foot in Nepal (foreigners only need their Indian visa)!

Leading up to the trek, Subash was extremely responsive in answering our questions and accommodating a last minute change– he worked with us to postpone instead of cancel our trip, as we were recovering from a brief illness, and also offered alternative tours.

The best part of the tour had to be our guide Sangay. He is extremely experienced, having previously taught at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and been involved with numerous expeditions. During our hike, he taught us about the various mountain plants and their uses, entertained us with stories and great conversation, and opened a window into the local lifestyle, religion, and traditions. We really felt honored to have the chance to spend the day with him. There is no doubt that this trek was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip!

We had a trek in the Himalayan foothills on the Nepal/India border with our wonderful guide Dawa Lama. Though the clouds ruined the view, Dawa was great and informative, it felt authentic to have breakfast and lunch in local mountain villages (tasty momos, soups, tea, curries and 'the best lime pickle I have ever tasted'). dipu our driver was also great and also drove us to the airport.
All the Ashmita staff spoke excellent English and were really easy to communicate with, you got the sense this was a very trustworthy organisation.

We had a fantastic multi-day private itinerary drawn up and delivered by the team at Ashmita. They arranged pick-up from IXB airport and transfer to Darjeeling, visits to tea garden and Tiger Hill, and the most excellent Tonglu Tumling day hike with a really engaging and kind guide. Our driver over the four days, Dipu, was excellent, pointing things out on the way and always happy to stop for photos etc. Prompt contact through WhatsApp, paid small deposit in advance by bank transfer.