Darjeeling Tonglu Tumling Day Hiking

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  • Duration1 Day
  • DestinationIndia
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude11.000Ft. 3,070m

About Trip

Our Day Hike in Darjeeling is the perfect one day getaway to crisp mountain views, after passing through friendly villages and sharing a meal with locals. It is perfect for those who have limited time in Darjeeling, but can’t leave without seeing the colossal Himalayan peaks. In fact, on this single day tour, you will come face to face with Kanchenjunga (8586 meters / 28,169 feet), and if you’re lucky, Mount Everest Family will make an appearance! 

The day hike near Darjeeling valley calls for a 6am wakeup time, and you will return to Darjeeling around 5pm. Leaving the hotel, we drive 2.5 hours through Manebhanjyang to Dhotrey (8,500 feet). Enchanted by the colorful rhododendrons and forest flowers, we are get off at Dhotrey full of excitement. Dhotrey is a scenic village perched among the terraced hillsides. Here, we have a filling breakfast and begin the journey through the dense forests to Tonglu (10,130 feet), which lies 6km from Dhotrey. Tonglu provides the best views of the trek. On a clear day, you can see two of the three highest peaks in the world (Mount Everest Family and Kanchenjunga). Bring your camera, because you might never get such dramatic mountain views like this again!

Descend through a pleasant trail, teeming with herbs and small plants, until Tumling (9,600 feet), about 2km away. Again, get stunning views of the majestic Kanchenjunga peak. From here, the trail guides us downhill through Meghma and Lamhaydhura villages. In Tumling, we have a hearty traditional local meal, packed with energy for the rest of the day. 

Our final destination is Chitrey, about 9 km from Tumling. Here, we meet our driver and head back to Darjeeling our Darjeeling Day Hike  is a perfect escape from the fast-paced city life and into the quiet, peaceful mountain and alpine landscape. Join us today!

Highlights

  • Explore local culture, tradition and food and visit a Buddhist monastery
  • Stunning views of the Himalayas - Kanchanjunga including Mount Everest Family (on a clear day)
  • Hiking  between India and Nepal border
  • Hiking through rhododendron and Magnolia forest and View of Darjeeling valley

Itinerary

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Our Guide and driver pick up from your hotel by 6 am we drive 2.5 hours through Manebhanjyang village to Dhotrey (8,500 feet). Enchanted by the colorful rhododendrons and forest flowers, we get off at Dhotrey full of excitement. Dhotrey is a scenic village perched among the terraced hillsides. Here, we have a filling breakfast and begin the journey through the dense forests to Tonglu (10,130 feet), which lies 6km from Dhotrey. Tonglu provides the best views of the trek. On a clear day, you can see two of the three highest peaks in the world (Mount Everest Family and Kanchenjunga). Bring your camera, because you might never get such dramatic mountain views like this again!

We have lunch at Tumling or Tonglu depending on your time to reach and after your lunch, we continue our trek down to Chitery via Megma and Lamidhura village. our final destination is Chitrey, about 9 km from Tonglu. Here, we meet our driver and head back to Darjeeling for one hour.

  • 7 hour
  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • 30,70mt
  • Hiking
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What's Included

  • All necessary permits and any charges for carrying still video cameras.
  • Any hot drinks like tea, coffee and two bottle of mineral water each person .
  • Meals Breakfast and lunch meals will be provided Indian and Nepali local food.
  • Professional and highly experienced English speaking local mountain guides.
  • Private tourist vehicle for transfers.
  • All expenses for guide and driver.
  • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, snacks, telephone calls, laundry,battery rechrage,shopping etc.
  • Your travel insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
  • Personal gears and expenses for the trek.
  • Tips for guide and driver.

Note

IMPORTANT POINTS 

- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry 2 Each person a copy of their Passport and India Visa for International Guest along with their original passport and India visa and domestic guest need Valid ID like Aadhar card / Election card / or Indian passport for entry at forest check posts on the trek. 

Customer Reviews

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    Scott Reid, Australia - November 17, 2023

    Before even beginning my day hike, I was impressed with this company as I met personally with Subash Tamang the director of Ashmita Trek & Tours and he arranged a special pricing for my hike as I was solo. My guide, his name is Sangay Bhutia was exceptional. (see photo) He had a wonderful personality spoke good English, but what made my experience with him so positive was the "information" I learned on the hike; be it the mountains, the flowers, various berries, a couple of unique "beverages" (which we actually tried) and how he went out of his way after the hike to take me to a Tibetan Monastery. (He of Tibetan origin shed interesting light on the temple). The hike itself was Dhotrey to Chiterey (not Tumbling) 17kms and for the most part I loved it. The first part 8km straight up to Tongla through lovely forest with views of high green mountains. 

    I would like to work with this company again very much, but I believe next time will do a multi-day trek.

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    Robin Lewis, Japan - September 19, 2023

    My day trek to Tonglu was a highlight, all thanks to Tenzi's expert guidance and Dipu's safe driving. Tenzi's knowledge of the region and passion for nature enriched the journey. The trek showcased beautiful landscapes and a delightful breakfast and lunch (incl. Momo, local vegetables, Dahl, etc.). Highly recommend this trekking company, Tenzi, and Dipu for a wonderful Himalayan experience!

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    Anand D, United States - June 15, 2023

    Ashmita Trek and Tours was a fantastic experience. Communicating with Owner Subash and Norbu over the phone was easy and informative. They were patient in answering all our questions and provided multiple options.
    After signing up for the single day Tonglu trek, our driver, and guide Sangay were friendly and on time. The hike itself was magical! There were multiple stops for breakfast/snacks and ended with a nice lunch at Chitrey. Our guide Sangay was amazing! He spoke excellent English and was very friendly. He was very experienced and was able to guide us effortlessly through intense mist/fog. We had excellent conversations with him all along the way, including asking him for all his stories about summiting multiple peaks around Asia! We would not hesitate to book with Ashmita tours and especially would recommend Sangay for anything from a single day to multi-week long trek. Thanks Sangay & Ashmita for our favorite experience during our time in Darjeeling!

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    Clau C, United States - May 23, 2023

    Best hike in a long time, enjoyed seeing the wild horses.. meeting some of the local people and enjoying local food… it was the best!

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    Srijita Chakraborty, India - May 11, 2023

    We went to Tonglu Tumling day hike with Ashmita Trek and Tours. The hike was exhausting, but it was worth every penny. Hiking in rain and hailstorm is something that we have experienced the first time. It was thrilling, to be honest! Our guide, Dawa Sir is a gem.

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