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cit1005
Kolkata (Calcutta), India11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Its awesome silent place. Only two home stays are there one is GTA trekkers hut (booking from gorkha bhawan saltlake sector 1)& another is Raju ka ghar(booking number 9635690583) Its really nice.in the month of December snow covered the area. I reached there through trek from dhotrey. Its a mere 6km journey and nice two huts are there.
Written January 10, 2020
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Umed Raisoni
Jalgaon, India112 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Take a trek to the peak or from the peak to down. Useless 50 years old land rovers (association/union) come to ur rescue or rather headaches. But the views take away ur bad experience.
Written April 4, 2021
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pinaki b
Kolkata (Calcutta), India309 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
We arrived Tonglu (Darjeeling district, WB) on 30th March, 2015 around 3 pm. Tonglu (3036 meter) is within Singalila National Park of Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal, India, near the India - Nepal border.The route is as follows: New Jalpaiguri - Manebhanjan by car (3-4 hrs). From Manebhanjan either trek to Tonglu (3-4 hrs) or hire old LANDROVER from Association office at Manebhanjan. Landrover may take 2.5 hrs. Road is not good obviously. Only 4x4 (4 wheel drive) car can hike here. Trekking is preferable. Trekkers favourite trek route: Manebhanjan - Meghma - Tonglu - Tumling - Gouribas - Kalipokhri - Sandakphu.
Trekkers may halt here overnight to explore the beauty of Kanchanjungha and Everest family in a clear weather. Porter / guide available at Manebhanjan.
One hill garden of large variety medicinal plants are here. I must say if any one wants to visit some unknown or little known hill village with adventurous as well as nature lovers mentality, he/she must visit here.
Only 3 settlements are there for overnight stay. GTA's Trekkers Hut, DI Bunglow and a small two storied private accommodation. Except DI bungalow, Trekkers Hut and Pvt. home stay provide dormitories. DI bungalow can be booked from DM office, Darjeeling. If room is available, then visitors can request owner of home stay for DI bungalow. Only 3 d/b rooms are there, cost ₹ 1200/- per room. DI rooms, no doubt very good.
This is very small hill village, do not expect much facilities. Solar light available in the home stay only in the evening. Visitors should carry all emergency medicine, sufficient winter clothes. Best time to visit: October-December, March-April.
Trekkers may halt here overnight to explore the beauty of Kanchanjungha and Everest family in a clear weather. Porter / guide available at Manebhanjan.
One hill garden of large variety medicinal plants are here. I must say if any one wants to visit some unknown or little known hill village with adventurous as well as nature lovers mentality, he/she must visit here.
Only 3 settlements are there for overnight stay. GTA's Trekkers Hut, DI Bunglow and a small two storied private accommodation. Except DI bungalow, Trekkers Hut and Pvt. home stay provide dormitories. DI bungalow can be booked from DM office, Darjeeling. If room is available, then visitors can request owner of home stay for DI bungalow. Only 3 d/b rooms are there, cost ₹ 1200/- per room. DI rooms, no doubt very good.
This is very small hill village, do not expect much facilities. Solar light available in the home stay only in the evening. Visitors should carry all emergency medicine, sufficient winter clothes. Best time to visit: October-December, March-April.
Written April 29, 2015
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Suvranjan
Bengaluru, India113 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Travelling guidance:
NJP - Darjeeling Shuttle (Rs.130-150/- per head). Get down at Ghum Station - Catch shuttle for Sukiapokhri (Rs.30-40/- per head) - Shuttle for Manebhanjan(Rs.30/- per head).
Start your trek from Manebhanjan.
Staying Options:
1.Chitrey: Phunstok: Owner - Finju (Mob: 9733081184). Dormitory – Rs.100/- per night. Separate rooms available. Need to book in advance over phone.
2.Tumbling: Siddhartha Hotel and Lodge: Owner – Tilak Gurung ( Mob: 9735000615,9593320408 (India mobile); 00977-9742636578 (Nepal mobile)). Triple Bed room – Rs.900/- per night. Book in advance over phone.
Guide from Manebhanjan: Shyam Bahadur Tamang – Mob: 7872806718. Rs.600/- per day.
NJP - Darjeeling Shuttle (Rs.130-150/- per head). Get down at Ghum Station - Catch shuttle for Sukiapokhri (Rs.30-40/- per head) - Shuttle for Manebhanjan(Rs.30/- per head).
Start your trek from Manebhanjan.
Staying Options:
1.Chitrey: Phunstok: Owner - Finju (Mob: 9733081184). Dormitory – Rs.100/- per night. Separate rooms available. Need to book in advance over phone.
2.Tumbling: Siddhartha Hotel and Lodge: Owner – Tilak Gurung ( Mob: 9735000615,9593320408 (India mobile); 00977-9742636578 (Nepal mobile)). Triple Bed room – Rs.900/- per night. Book in advance over phone.
Guide from Manebhanjan: Shyam Bahadur Tamang – Mob: 7872806718. Rs.600/- per day.
Written June 28, 2017
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KooKumpa K
3 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
We are going to visit DJL : Tonglu - Tiger hill - Toy Train on the end of October if anyone please kindly advise that the situation of GJM is safety for tourists ? Hope we get some luck.
Written September 5, 2017
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Rajib D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India61 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
We went for the Sandakphu Trekking in Mid-December. We preferred Tonglu over Tumling as our first night halt. And we found it was a good decision. We stayed at the Tonglu Trekkers Hut which is situated at Tonglu Hill Top and it is the only accommodation available at Tonglu. The altitude of the place is above 11000 ft. So it was very cold during mid-December. In the morning we found everything has turned silver. The mighty Kanchenjungha range was completely visible. The changing colors of the peaks during sunrise was awesome.
Written August 8, 2018
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Pritam
Kolkata District, India318 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
A small village in the rout of Sandakphu. Small treak's huts are available which can be booked before the journey.
Written April 12, 2019
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Pritha M
Kolkata (Calcutta), India40 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Till date my best plc to visit in terms of peace and heaven.try staying at rajus homestay as its got the perfect hospitality u need in suuch a remote place.food is little expensive for the location is too remote.its very cold even in summer season say may june and frezzing cold in dec jan feb.view is incredible.
Written July 2, 2018
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SaubhanikGhosal
Howrah District, India39 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
This place is heavenly. This was my first trek and probably one of the most memorable moments of my life too. The view of Mount Kanchendzunga is totally clear and at a perfect angle from this place, where you can see "Sleeping Buddha" from everywhere you go.
Tonglu is a small village situated at a mountaintop which is mainly used by trekker(en route to Sandakfu) as place for spending night. We started trekking from Dhotrey and it took us approximately 4.5 hours to reach Tonglu. The homestays are quite clean and the hosts are very welcoming as well as helpful. We went there in the month of January, so we expected a clear view of Kanchendzunga next morning.Luckily, Tonglu did not disappoint us. I, personally witnessed the most beautiful sunrise of life with a clear view of Kanchendzunga, while it changes it's color with the rising sun.
After breakfast, we went for a short trek to a nearby monastry situated in the lower part of tonglu and spent some time there.
The weather was very chilling (in morning, it was near to 5-6 degree), and at night it was near to minus degree. There is a lot of wind which will make you even colder than it actually is. But, you will forget everything each time you look at the gigantic Sleeping Buddha lying in front of you. :)
Adding some pictures clicked by me there. If you are planning to go there, do not hesitate, just go!! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!!
Tonglu is a small village situated at a mountaintop which is mainly used by trekker(en route to Sandakfu) as place for spending night. We started trekking from Dhotrey and it took us approximately 4.5 hours to reach Tonglu. The homestays are quite clean and the hosts are very welcoming as well as helpful. We went there in the month of January, so we expected a clear view of Kanchendzunga next morning.Luckily, Tonglu did not disappoint us. I, personally witnessed the most beautiful sunrise of life with a clear view of Kanchendzunga, while it changes it's color with the rising sun.
After breakfast, we went for a short trek to a nearby monastry situated in the lower part of tonglu and spent some time there.
The weather was very chilling (in morning, it was near to 5-6 degree), and at night it was near to minus degree. There is a lot of wind which will make you even colder than it actually is. But, you will forget everything each time you look at the gigantic Sleeping Buddha lying in front of you. :)
Adding some pictures clicked by me there. If you are planning to go there, do not hesitate, just go!! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!!
Written June 21, 2018
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Kumaraditya S
Diamond Harbour, India59 contributions
Feb 2018
People keep talking about Tonglu and Tumling (also spelt Tumbling) for their wonderful views of the Kangchenjunga. Nevertheless, last month when I was in Tonglu, returning to Maney Bhanjyang from Sandakphu, the weather was cloudy and misty and I couldn't get a glimpse of the snowy peaks (I've seen them from Sandakphu nevertheless).
However, what amazed me and my wife were the amazing highlands where the sun was playing hide and seek with the seek, and horses grazing underneath. Both of us being English literature people, we were immediately reminded of the heaths in Thomas Hardy's novels. The view of Tumling from the Tonglu hill is beautiful, though I would say Tumling is a little more pretty place (the two places lie a couple of kilometers apart).
I don't want to spoil your amazement by saying too much; you should visit the place yourself. If you want to get a glimpse of the Scottish highlands in West Bengal, this is the place!
However, what amazed me and my wife were the amazing highlands where the sun was playing hide and seek with the seek, and horses grazing underneath. Both of us being English literature people, we were immediately reminded of the heaths in Thomas Hardy's novels. The view of Tumling from the Tonglu hill is beautiful, though I would say Tumling is a little more pretty place (the two places lie a couple of kilometers apart).
I don't want to spoil your amazement by saying too much; you should visit the place yourself. If you want to get a glimpse of the Scottish highlands in West Bengal, this is the place!
Written March 1, 2018
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I have two questions:
1. Is tonglu accessible by land rover in January?
2. At what time in the morning do land rover start operating from mane bhanjang to Tonglu?
Written November 23, 2023
I want to trek to Tonglu during December end. Is there any group who organize, if not do I need a guide.
Can it be possible to complete it two days. I prefer Saturday and Sunday. Saturday trek to tonglu, stay nearby homestay and leave next day.
Written December 2, 2020
Jigmay Tenzin
Darjeeling, India
Hi working as guide in singalila sandhakpu trek
Written December 11, 2020
Planning to visit Tumling this october 23(2020). any suggestions or measures which I should take at this covid time???????
And is the please open for tourist visit???????
Written October 2, 2020
Hi ,is may last is right time to go tonglu? Or is there any problem due to rain.
Written May 25, 2019
Hi, can this place be visited by vehicle ? ( Since my family will be accompanying.)
Written May 1, 2019
Yes, Tanglu can be reached by car from Manebhanjan and the road condition is very good. Staying will be at trekkers hut and is very basic
Written October 14, 2019
What are the tourist attractions there? Is it safe for me and my female friend to go there and stay at a place?
Written April 11, 2019
I would like to spent 2-3days in leisure in some non crowded place. So I decided to stay in Tonglu. So please suggest any homestay over there. Also if any contacts available. I am reaching NJP on 24th May, and I have return train on 28th May Night..
Written April 8, 2019
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