Darjeeling - Tonglu - Tumling Day Hiking

Sangay The Ultimate Guide

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I can be lazy when it comes to writing reviews, but on this occasion it is only right to call out Sangay who was my guide in Singalila National Park recently. His in-depth knowledge of the route and fascinating insights into the places along the way were second to none! I highly recommend his services for anyone considering this trek.

john frederickire land, India

Great route and knowledgeable guide

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We had a great time on our one-day trek with our guide Tenzing. He was very knowledgeable about the region and took time to explain the flora and the places we visited. Even though it was during low season and quite foggy, it was quite enjoyable as the temperature was refreshing and the paths were mostly empty. It was such a pleasure to hike from a forest to the edges of the mountains then through pastures and quaint villages. The only comment I would have is that the food provided on the trek was very basic in comparison to the price we paid. I was expecting a bit more than instant noodles and flat bread, but then it might be because of scarcity of food at the summit. In any case, we had a lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed our trek with Tenzing.

Belzaybeth, Sri Lanka

Fantastic 1 day trek.

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We found Ashmita by chance looking for some help to get to Varsey in Sikkim, and we are so glad we did. Subash (the owner) was extremely helpful & stopped us wasting a whole day just driving. As he could see we were disappointed he proposed a 1 day trek that would satisfy what we were looking for & it didn't disappoint. 

We had an amazing trek from Dhotrey to Chitre with our superb guide Tenzin, who was knowledgeable, courteous & informative all day. This trek takes you through the Singalia National Park & crosses the Nepal border where you have lunch at Tumling. It gave us a real taste for trekking in this region & we definitely want to return to do some of the longer hikes. The day started at 6am with our hotel pickup & we were dropped back to the hotel about 5.30pm. All food, snacks & refreshments were provided & we didn't go hungry. All in all a fab day & we'd definitely recommend using Ashmita

Jay B, United Kingdom

Fantastic 1 day trek.

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We found Ashmita by chance looking for some help to get to Varsey in Sikkim, and we are so glad we did. Subash (the owner) was extremely helpful & stopped us wasting a whole day just driving. As he could see we were disappointed he proposed a 1 day trek that would satisfy what we were looking for & it didn't disappoint. 

We had an amazing trek from Dhotrey to Chitre with our superb guide Tenzin, who was knowledgeable, courteous & informative all day. This trek takes you through the Singalia National Park & crosses the Nepal border where you have lunch at Tumling. It gave us a real taste for trekking in this region & we definitely want to return to do some of the longer hikes. The day started at 6am with our hotel pickup & we were dropped back to the hotel about 5.30pm. All food, snacks & refreshments were provided & we didn't go hungry. All in all a fab day & we'd definitely recommend using Ashmita.

Jay B, United Kingdom

2 Day Hike to Tumling/Tonglu

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I booked the 2 day trek to Tonglu and Tumling via the Ashmita website. I was traveling on my own and looking to make last-minute plans that involved trekking, landscape photography, and seeing the outdoors. During the online booking process, which was very easy and straightforward, the Ashmita staff were highly professional and very attentive/responsive to my email queries.
My guide was Sangay, who was perhaps the most thoughtful, kind, generous, and professional guide I have ever met. He is also a wonderful person with a rich knowledge of Darjeeling and the mountains, awesome hiking/mountain stories, and a warm sense of humor. He has significant experience as a guide and mountaineer and has excellent English language and people skills. We became friends instantly! I intend to keep in touch with him into the future!
I recommend Ashmita MOST HIGHLY to anyone looking to book a guided trek in the Darjeeling region. 
I myself intend to return for a second visit, and I plan to book my next trek through Ashmita.

Vivek M, India

Fantastic One Day Hike in Darjeeling

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We had a great experience with Ashmita Trek & Tours. Everything from booking the trek with Subash who provided gear in case of rain (which it did) to Tensing Tamang, our guide who was really helpful & knowledgeable, was fantastic. We were plied with ample meals, snacks and of course tea! Even the poor weather which we experienced didn't dampen our day.

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Alexandra Lourenco, United States

Fantastic 1 Day Hike

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We had a great experience with Ashmita Trek & Tours. Everything from booking the trek with Subash who provided gear in case of rain (which it did) to Tensing Tamang, our guide who was really helpful & knowledgeable, was fantastic. We were plied with ample meals, snacks and of course tea! Even the poor weather which we experienced didn't dampen our day.

Alexandra Lee, United States

We will make Again!!

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We passed just onde day on tomling to see the kumchenjunga ; il was a verry Nice day; the guide was verry Nice, the organisation was verry good. We keep an excellent mémory of this day. I hope to Come back and make a bigger hicking in sikkim with ashmita!!
I recommand !!!

Sightseer, United Kingdom

Excellent Tour of Darjeeling and Trek to Tumling!

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A friend and I booked a 6 day tour of Darjeeling which included a 2 day trek to Tumling. I was very impressed with Ashmita Trek from the initial planning stages via email as Subash and his team made a customized itinerary to suit our needs. We were met by our driver at Bagdogra airport and taken to Darjeeling city center. We booked our guide, driver, hotel, and excursions through Ashmita. I would agree with other reviewers that Ashmita is a no frills operator, but what was most important to me is that I felt very safe as we were two women travelers. I didn't feel unsafe at any point of the trip. Our guide Dipu and driver Santosh were both awesome, knowledgeable, and accommodating of any requests we had! For example, we wanted to see another tea estate during our time in Darjeeling so they let us stop at one near our other site seeing destinations for the day. We had a nice trek to Tumling and stayed in a comfortable lodge for the night. Overall, I would recommend Ashmita Tours to anyone looking to travel to Darjeeling.

Roma, United States

One Day Trek on India/Nepal Border

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During the last week in April, we asked Ashmita Trek and Tours to plan a one day Trek for us. They picked us up at 6:00 a.m. and we left for a small village 2 plus hours away. The driver was excellent and our guide took care of our every need. We hiked into Nepal and enjoyed a delicious cup of Ginger Tea at the top of the pass. Our guide had arranged for lunch at a Tea House along the way and we spent a wonderful afternoon hiking through the scenery and taking pictures. The driver met us at the end of our loop, and dropped us off at 6:00 p.m. We will cherish the memories of our day in the Himalayas.

Carolyn, United States

Best treks in Darjeeling

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My girlfriend and I did a 1-day trek with Ashmita in March 2017. We hiked to Tongluk on the India-Nepal border. Our guide, Sangay, was totally awesome. He was so professional and knowledgeable. He knew the trails, the types of trees and flowers, all about Tibetan Buddhism, and about relations between India and Nepal. He answered all of our questions while we trekked. He also led us to a great place for breakfast and lunch. We were lucky with good weather, and in the early morning, we had great views in the direction of Kanchenjunga. In total, we spent about 3 hours in the car (and our driver Mr. Suren was great too), and about 6 hours hiking during our one day trip. The views were wonderful, and the surrounding nature was just perfect. We loved the hike.

Tim patterson, France

“Cycle Hiking !!”

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I and Subash(Ashmita Trek Owner) went for cycle hiking to nearby places in Darjeeling few days earlier. It was an amazing experience altogether and a must do activity for an adventure loving person. Subash is an amazing person and he dedicated his entire day to give me an enthralling experience. Thank you Subash :D

Visited August 2016

C_Sumit2, India

“Amazing Trip and Guide, - Always Choose Ashmita in Darjeeling”

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Subash organized a day trek for 9 of us up to Tonglu point to see Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest. Subash and the other guides could not have been more friendly and engaging. On the trek, we not only had an incredible sense of adventure, but we learned a lot about the culture, food, and mountain customs in Darjeeling and nearby areas of Nepal. We could not have been more satisfied with the quality of the trek. After seeing the amazing sights, Subash recommended delicious restaurants and showed us some of the best tea in Darjeeling. Ashmita Trek and Tours even provided us with easy transportation to and from Bagdogra airport and recommendations for future treks in the Nepali side of the Himalayas. I will definitely be in contact with Ashmita next time I am in this area of the world.

Rishi C, United States

Excellent guide - experience of a lifetime

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Subash was very professional and extremely easy to work with in booking our 1 day hike and 1 day bike ride.Sangay was our tour guide. We spent a day hiking from Dhotrey to Tumling and then down to Chittrey, including stops for breakfast, lunch and tea at local establishments. We were very impressed with Sangay's knowledge of the area, people and religion. The hike was well planned and we experienced food and culture that we would not have been able to explore on our own.The bike ride took us from Darjeeling to Ghoom, then to Chattakpur back to Darjeeling. It was a challenging ride, but the views were unprecedented and Sangay was an excellent guide. These two days were the highlight of our trip and truly an experience of a lifetime. 

Jessica Galant, United States

One day trek to Tumling

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My daughter and I greatly enjoyed our one day trek up to Tonglu and Tumling from Dhotrey. The breakfast of Momos and soupu in the small restaurant in Dhotrey was great.

Reily, Canada

Amazing Trek and Hiking Tour

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We did a One Day Hiking Tour with Ashmita Trek and Tours and we had a really great day. We were given a private tour, so it was only the two of us and the guide. He and a driver picked us up at 6 am in the morning snd we were brought to Dhotrey (this is about a two hour drive). Here we had breakfast and then we started the trek. We had lunch at Tumling and then went to Chittrey, from where the driver picked us up again about 4 pm. The guide was really caring: it was possible to make breaks when ever we needed to and we could walk at our own pace. Even us, who are not very good trained, could easily do this whole day tour. Also the guide told us a lot about buddhist culture. 
We spend a wonderful day and really could enjoy the silence and the beautiful nature. 
We can truly recommend Ashmita Trek and Tours!!!

Sophia, Germany

Mr. Subhash, Thanks for everything !!

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Our trip to Darjeeling after many years was truly made memorable by his gnuine opinions & planning !! His tailor made arrangements for out trek to Tumlimg were well planned !! We are thankful to our guide Mr. GD & driver Tenzing for being very very hospitable & kind !! Mr. Subhash, we r meeting soon again , Thanks !! Best wishes !!

Mihir Sejpal, India

Beautiful trip!

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A friend and I visited Darjeeling at the end of August/beginning of September. We knew it was the rainy season, but that did not stop us from doing a wonderful trek with Subash. We started our trek with a 30+K bike ride, and then a 10K trek into Nepal. The sights were beautiful, even with the rain. Subash was an excellent guide, and corresponded well to our needs. I recommend this trek to anyone who is adventurous and looking for a beautiful experience. I hope to come back one day to take a longer trek with him!

Samef, India

Highly Recommended! Best Part of my Trip

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In early September 2015, I was in Darjeeling for a 4-day vacation. We wanted to find the right guide and trek to give us a unique experience in the area, with only one day to spare. Ashmita was the right choice. Subash was professional and responsive from the first email inquiry. 

We chose the one day trek through Tonglu. The entire experience was incredible. Meals in small villages along the way, our guide was very informative, and the hike was accurately described by Subash, so I knew what I was getting into.

I hope to return to trek with Ashmita again in the near future. I highly recommend them if you are anywhere nearby. It was the best experience of my trip

David R, United States

Fantastic Day!

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Recently did a day hike with Subash up to Tonglu. The hike was exactly what we were looking for in a Darjeeling-area day trek -- great views, varied terrain, unique cultural experience walking through the villages along the India-Nepal border. And Subash was a great and friendly guide. When done with the hike we had a great sense of accomplishment and having had a very unique experience. Thanks Subash! If ever in the area again, will definitely do another trek with Subash -- hopefully a longer one! The Sikkim treks he described sounded fantastic. Highly recommend trekking with Subash's company for both experienced and inexperienced trekkers.

C W, India

Mix of active life and culture

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Subash helps you to organize a varied and fun trip so you can enjoy the Himalaya even if you don't have many days for your visit. 
We did a very simple tour with cycling and hiking, people with no previous experience could easily do the same tour as we did. 

Besides from the active parts Subash also took us to a museeum, a buddist temple while a ceremony was going on, got us to taste local beer in a cottage in Nepal (with an open fire sparkeling in the background)

Emma K, United Kingdom

Short trekking tour

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Even with the adverse weather conditions because of the rainy season, they made it possible for us to experience an unforgettable hiking tour between Nepal and India!

Andreas Orheim, Italy

Beautiful Day Hike With Exposure to Local Culture

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We were very satisfied with our Day Hike (one day trek). Subash took us up and around the Himalayan foothills at the border of India and Nepal. May isn't the time of year to see Everest, but it didn't matter because the foothills were gorgeous in and of themselves. The most fascinating parts were our stops in the mountain villages, where the local residents (with whom Subash has established relationships) prepared tea and food for us (which were included in the original price). It was a very enjoyable exposure to the local culture. Subash is a wonderful, kind owner and tour guide.

Stolen Plums, United States

Fantastic Day Trek!

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We were lucky enough to enjoy a one day trek to Tonglu - Tumling with Subash (owner of Ashmita) as our guide (3 of us in the group). We were picked up from our hotel at 5:30am and after a 90 minute drive, we enjoyed a traditional Nepali breakfast in a small village. The hike itself was fantastic. After a fairly strenuous uphill climb, we walked through varying scenery both in India and Nepal. We weren't able to see any of the Himalaya due to a lot of fog, but the hike was very atmospheric and lunch at the guesthouse was fantastic. Subash was extremely knowledgeable, well spoken, and gave us a great understanding of the area as well as Darjeeling itself. He went out of his way to ensure that we were enjoying ourselves and we were able to interact with many of the local families as well. He works to keep the trails clean and it's quite apparent that he loves what he does. Highly recommended!!

Zosogt  from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

Zosogt, United States

Great trek with some unexpected extremes

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Both Subash, the owner of the agency, as well as Pemba, our guide, were extremely nice and friendly people. 

All in all our trek was great even though it was a bit more extreme than expected. I guess we had very bad luck with the weather as when we woke up in Sandakphu we got to see 15cm of snow instead of a breathtaking view of the Himalaya. Subsequently the descent was very challenging and also quite dangerous as it got very slippery. I would have hoped they told us before how extreme the conditions can get and on this day I felt safety was taken a bit lightly. 
However, Pemba managed the situation very well by changing the itinerary and he made sure we could try all our things in the next lodge.

The lodges were pretty good with really delicious food but don't expect luxury. 

I would definitely recommend them for trekking and I can especially recommend Pemba as a guide as he did everything possible to assure that we had a great time.

Around the worldnow, Germany

Great guide, safe drivers, amazing scenery with aspect if history and a view if Everest with spectacular views of K1

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We trecked to tonglu tumling a party if 10. Our guide was very friendly and thoughtful bringing energy supplies as we walked if chocolate and juice.We trecked after taking a lovely breakfast, and saw spectacular views of K1 and the 3 sisters in our way to Tonglu. Here we were able to catch a brief photo of Everest and then walked to a village tomling with a population if 15 people, we had a lovely lunch of organic products from the garden and sat and chatted before we set off to complete our 19km trek, we stopped in small tea places randomly located in the hills of the Himalayas and even bought some Yaks cheese. Amazing day, will never forget it.

MK Curtis, South Africa

Magical day trek in Darjeeling - Tumling

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We had a fantastic day trek in Darjeeling with Subash and his team. He was an excellent guide - accommodating, warm, knowledgeable and trustworthy. In just a day, our party of nine (mixed age and ability) departed from Darjeeling on a 20km trek- sampled great food and hospitality (yak's cheese, village momos, local beer made from millet, the best tea and fresh local unpasteurised milk) and spent time in Nepal, which was very special. He has excellent links with local people and supports their economy and conservation through his trek, and has drivers who know the roads inside out. His passion shone through and really enhanced our experience. It's just a shame we only had one day! Highly recommended.

Alex J, United Kingdom

Trekking with Ashmita Trek and Tours

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Thank you to Subash at Ashmita Trek and Tours!
We spent four days in Darjeeling and found Subash's details via Trip Advisor.
Our original request was for assistance to organise a day trekking, not only did we have a great day trekking with Binod our guide aided by the lovely weather and local hospitaliity, but Subash also organised our Toy Train Tickets for us and a further Culture Day with our guide Dawa. Superb personal service, great guides and I am sure we will stay in touch, would recommend highly.

lltb, United Kingdom

Fantastic day hiking experience !

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We had a fantastic time trekking with Pemba. We visited a Buddhist monastry, stayed in Nepal overnight and viewed mount Everest at sunrise. The scenary was really variable, and very beautiful. We ate very well, trying local food and eating in small restaurants in villages we would never have discovered ourselves. I would highly recommend Ashmita Trek and Tours if you are considering trekking. Thank you!

Hfox, India

Wonderful Guides

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Subash is an extremely genuine and personable guide. The views on our trek were stunning, but what made the trip for me was getting to know Subash and his guide along the way. They're extremely knowledgeable and definitely give you the most value for your money.

jephdo, United States

Tonglu and Tumling day trek

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A great day trek from Darjeeling to Tonglu and Tumling. Made the trip to Darjeeling. Thanks Subash of Ashmita Trek for wanderfull trek John, Switzerland.

John, Switzerland