Darjeeling Tonglu Trek - 2 Days

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  • Duration2 Days
  • DestinationIndia
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude3,070m - 10,070 ft

About Trip

We Ashmita Trek & Tours offer Darjeeling Tonglu two days trek for best ever experience with excellent panoramic views of mountains kanchenjunga and everest family range that are absolutely spectacular within a short span of two days. What you can expect beside the views of mountains is a mesmarising view of a valley from above the mountain which is absolutely breathtaking you can also explore the culture and tradition of the local people of mountain. If the weather permits then one can witness the landscapes of two different countries (India and Nepal) from the border, where at one side we see a beautiful forest area and at the other side there are village settlements.

Highlights

  • Explore local culture, tradition, food with Buddhist monastery.
  • Stunning views of the Himalayas including ranges of Everest and Kanchenjunga (on a clear day).
  • Hiking thought dense forest trail
  • Hiking at between India and Nepal border.
  • Hiking through a rhododendron forest.
  • Views of Darjeeling and Neapl valley.
  • Explore mount kanchenjunga and Everest Family.
  • Best views of Sunrise and Sunset from Tonglu.

Itinerary

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In the morning at 9am our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Darjeeling to our office location. Then you will drive down to a small village called Dhotrey via Manebhanjyang. Dhotrey is located at an altitude of 8,500ft. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Dhotrey from Darjeeling by car. Your trek will start from here through a deep forest and beautiful rhododendron trees welcome you to enter into next place called Tonglu. The Distance from Dhotrey to Tonglu is 6 kms. Tonglu is located at an altitude of 10,130ft. On a clear day, you get magnificent views of Kanchenjunga snow peaks from Tonglu. And if the sky is clear blue, you can even see Mt. Everest. After the great views of mountain ranges we again start a short down walk through a trail full of herbs and small plants forward to reach Tumbling, 2kms. This is where you have to stay overnight.

  • Home Stay
  • 6-7 hour
  • Lunch, Dinner
  • 2,980m - 9,600 ft.
  • Trekking

Early wake-up for a sunrise view from Tumling Top. Weather permitting you will get fabulous views of both Singalila and Chola ranges and of Mount Kanchenjunga. Return to Tumling for breakfast and after breakfast take the trail through the Singalila National Park – via Gairibas and later trek to Tumling via Jaubari. After your lunch at Tumling it is all downhill trek towards Chitrey. You will pass by small villages along the way like Meghma (about 4kms from Tumling) and Lamhaydhura (further 3kms). Your final destination is Chitrey which is another 3kms away. At Chitrey we meet our driver then return to Darjeeling.

  • 6-7 hour
  • Breakfast, Lunch
  • ‎2,042.16 m - 6,700.00 ft
  • Trekking
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What's Included

  • Entrance permit to enter the Tonglu 
  • Meals: (1 breakfast, 2 lunch and 1 dinner)
  • Any hot drinks like tea, coffee, etc
  • Accommodation during the trek at a guest house or family homestay
  • A well-experienced Local licensed holder mountain trekking guide
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation 
  • All necessary transport by shared jeep with friendly local driver
  • Group Medical kit box
  • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, snacks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Tips for trekking guide staff and driver.
  • travel insurance: Insurance that covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, and theft expenses.
  • Clients’ personal gear and expenses for the trek.
  • Additional costs or delays caused by management that is out of control like landslides, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness,  change of government policy, political instability (raises strike), political movement, etc.
  • Extra Porter (Rs. 3600 per porter for 2 days).
  • 5% GST. applicable (Good and Service Tax of India not inclusive ) for government official employees GST is free.

Useful Information

Best seasons to visit Darjeeling - Tonglu Tumling Trek 

Best season for Darjeeling - Tonglu Tumling Trek the first season is Spring (March to May) In the springtime, the colorful flowers are blooming like rhododendrons, orchids, and magnolias. during the fall, the skies are usually clearer the temperature ranges from 8 - 14 degrees C°, and the second season is after the monsoon starting from 15th September to early December the snow peaks show their dazzling beauty in a clear blue sky when the temperature ranges from - 5 to 6 degrees C° 

also possible to do this Darjeeling - Tonglu Tumling Trek in winter Dec - Jan - Fab but it's cold and recommended to bring warm cloth as much as possible Ashmita Trek and Tours arranges the trek with full management, including transportation, meals, stay, permit, etc. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions!

Customer Reviews

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    Devireddy S, India - August 06, 2024

    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.

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    Andrew Lee, United Kingdom - March 06, 2024

    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.

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    Sahana AmiAbhi, India - January 03, 2024

    We went on a Tonglu-Tumling day trek with our guide Mr.Sangayji. It was one of the best experiences of our lives. We were little worried when we started the trek as we had our 1.9 years old son with us. But it was Sangay who made us feel comfortable and was confident that we will be able to finish the trek. Our son instantly connected with Sangay and thoroughly enjoyed the trek, was comfortable even when we reached Tonglu at 3070m. It is safe to say that all out future treks will be with Ashmita treks and Mr.Sangay :)

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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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    Geoffrey C, France - July 24, 2023

    Ashmita team is really welcoming ans Sangay, one of their guide, takes really care, has much experience and is very humble !

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