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Rural Destination Darjeeling, Off Beat Destination, Rural Destination, Rural tourism, Rural Village, Singalila national park, and Wildlife

  • Description

    Tonglu, A small village between Manebhanjyang and Sandakphu in the Darjeeling district. Tonglu is actually one of the peaks of Singalila range and is situated at an altitude of 3070 meters.A small settlement and a mountain hamlet, Tonglu is along the route to Sandakphu and falls under the Darjeeling district.  Tonglu is the perfect retreat to unwind and/or explore the mountains. A trek through a forest in the eastern Himalayas, a panoramic view of snow-covered peaks such as the Kanchenjunga, Pandim and the Makalu, a picturesque trekkers’ hut and solitude — Tonglu promises much and delivers for the most part.

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  • Places to Visit

    Enjoy the panoramic view of mount Kanchenjunga from tonglu view point, one can also explore tumling village. Tumling is a Gurung village in Nepal side which is 2.5 km far from tonglu. Trekking lovers can go for short hike till dhotre, a small village below tonglu. Tonglu is also famous for red panda sightseeing, bird watching and medicinal plants.

  • Accommodation

    GTA (Gorkha Territorial Administration) trekkers hut at Tonglu is where the trekkers and travelers usually spend their first night. There is also the District Magistrate Bungalow which can be booked from Darjeeling dm office.

  • How to Reach

    Drive to maneybhanjyang from Darjeeling which is 25 km, from maneybhanjyang you have to hire a landrover vehicle and drive up to tonglu which is another 11 km.

    Nearest Airport is Bagdogra Airport ( 93km)

    Nearest Railway station is NJP ( 95 km)

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