Darjeeling Tonglu Day Hiking - 1 Day

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Our Day Hike in Darjeeling to Tonglu offers an ideal one-day escape to enjoy stunning mountain vistas, with a journey through welcoming villages and a chance to share a meal with the locals. It is a great option for those with limited time in Darjeeling, yet eager to witness the majestic Himalayan peaks. On this one-day adventure, you'll have the opportunity to see Kanchenjunga, standing at 8,586 meters (28,169 feet), and if the weather is very clear you, the Mount Everest Family might also come into view.

Trip Facts
Duration
1 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
India
Maximum Altitude
11.000Ft. 3,070m
Group Size
1-12
Starts
Darjeeling at 6am
Ends
Darjeeling at 5pm
Activities
Hiking and Walking
Best Time
Any time around the year
Overview

The day hike near Darjeeling Valley calls for a 6 am wakeup time, and you will return to Darjeeling around 5 pm. Leaving the hotel, we drive 2.5 hours through Manebhanjyang to Dhotrey (8,500 feet). Enchanted by the colourful 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!

After savouring a nutritious local meal at Tonglu, we set off on our trek. The trail takes us downhill through Meghma, where we can visit the Buddhist monastery before continuing the hike to the village of Lamhaydhura. Here, a small community of local mountain residents resides. We take a brief tea break before resuming our journey. Chitrey is our final destination, approximately 9 kilometres from Tonglu. Upon arrival, we meet our driver and set out for Darjeeling, a one-hour drive, carrying with us cherished memories of our Tonglu day hike.

Our Darjeeling Tonglu 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

  • Stunning views of the Himalayas - Kanchanjunga including Mount Everest Family (on a clear day).
  • A unique, peaceful trekking experience that traverses the India-Nepal border.
  • Opportunities to explore small, local, and, high-altitude village like Dhotrey, Tonglu,Mgema, and lamidhura,along with Buddhist monasteries.
  • Treks through dense forests of oak, pine, and rhododendrons.
  • Best Offbeat and Nature walk for bird watcher lovers.
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Darjeeling Tonglu Day Hiking - 1 Day Itinerary Outline

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    Includes

    • All necessary permits for National park & 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.
    • Private Professional and highly experienced English speaking local mountain guides.
    • Private tourist vehicle for transfers.
    • All expenses for guide and driver.

    Excludes

    • 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.
    Trip FAQs

    Darjeeling Tonglu Day Hiking - 1 Day FAQs

    • We offer hotel pickup and drop if you stay in near by Darjeeling town. To use this service, please tell us your hotel's name at least one or two day before your tour begins.

    • Please Note : If you're staying outside Darjeeling town, you'll need to pay extra for local transportation fee. The tour costs listed only cover areas within Darjeeling town. or, you'll have to arrange your own travel to the Ashmita Trek & Tours starting point 15 to 20 minutes before the trip begins.

    Packing List:

    - Rain gear (essential for unpredictable mountain weather)
    - Warm jacket and fleece jacket (recommended as an inner layer during the wet season)
    - Comfortable hiking pants and moisture-wicking t-shirts
    - Comfortable hiking shoes
    - Warm cap and gloves
    - Comfortable rucksack or day backpack

    Essentials and Personal Care:

    - Sunscreen and sunglasses
    - Toilet paper
    - Water bottle
    - General medications (for fever, headache, and diarrhea)

     Darjeeling Tonglu Tumling Day Hiking which is about 6-7 hours Walking and 3 hour drive going and back The timings start at 6am in mornings and finish by 4 to 5 in evenings.

    International Passport Holders

    Please bring your original passport along with two copies of your passport and Indian visa each person required for forest checkpoint verification at singalila national park.

    Indian Domestic Client

    Original and printed copies of ID and address proof (Aadhar / Voter ID / Driving License) required for forest checkpoint verification at singalila national park.

    The private tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book the private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.

    • Who are interested in architecture, culture, Natural lovers, offbeat place carvings and mountain lovers.
    • Not recommended for people Mobility impairment and pregnant women.
    • Not recommended for people heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for people wheelchair accessible