Darjeeling Tonglu Day Hike｜India

The day hike near the Darjeeling valley begins with a 6am wakeup, and be back in Darjeeling around 5pm. After departing from the hotel, we take a 2.5-hour drive through Manayvhanjang to reach Dhotrey, which is situated at an altitude of 8,500 feet. Captivated by the vibrant rhododendrons and forest blossoms, we arrive in Dhotrey filled with excitement. This charming village is nestled among terraced hills. Here, we enjoy a local traditional breakfast before embarking on our trek through thick forests to Tonglu, located 6km away at 10,130 feet. 3,070mt Tonglu offers the most stunning vistas of the trek, and on clear days, you can view of the world's three tallest mountains: the Mount Kanchenjunga. Don't forget your camera, as these breathtaking mountain views are rare!

After enjoying a healthy local meal at Tonglu, we begin our trek. The path leads us downhill through Meghma, allowing us to visit the Buddhist monastery before continuing the hike to the village of Lamhaydhura. This area hosts a small community of local mountain residents. We take a short tea break here before resuming our journey. Chitrey is our final stop, approximately 9 kilometers from Tonglu. Once there, we meet our driver and head back to Darjeeling, a one-hour drive, carrying with us fond memories of our Tonglu day hike.