Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Acclimatization

NJP/Bagdogra → Dhotrey (8,500 ft)

• Pick-up from NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport in the morning.

• Scenic 4–5 hours drive via Mirik & Manebhanjan, passing through tea gardens and pine forests.

• Reach Dhotrey village – gateway to Singalila National Park.

• Evening walk around the village for acclimatization.

Overnight: Homestay in Dhotrey
Highlights: Mountain hamlet, pine forests, starlit sky, local Nepali hospitality.

Day 2 – Hike to Tonglu & Tumling

Dhotrey → Tonglu (10,000 ft) → Tumling (9,600 ft)

• After breakfast, start your hike (approx. 6–7 km / 3–4 hrs).

• Walk through rhododendron, magnolia & pine forest.

• Reach Tonglu for panoramic Kanchenjunga views (on a clear day, you can even see parts of the Everest range).

• Continue to Tumling, a peaceful Nepalese border village just 2 km away.

Activities:

• Watch the sunset over the Sleeping Buddha range.

• Enjoy tea at a Nepali lodge overlooking the valley.

Overnight: Homestay or eco-lodge in Tumling.