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The Dhotrey-Tonglu-Chitrey trek is a short and easy trek, located in the buffer zone of Singalila National park of Darjeeling district at West Bengal, India. It is a great option for first-time trekkers and those who are looking for a scenic trek with stunning views of the Himalayas. It is also good for those who wants to enjoy the nature with their family.
The trek begins at the village of Dhotrey, which is located about 45 kms. from Darjeeling. Here you can enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayas, including the Mt. Kanchenjunga mountain range, colorful rhododendron forest, spot a variety of birds, including the Himalayan monal, the blood pheasant, and the red-billed chough and witness the local culture, cuisine and their way of life.
After arrival at NJP/IXB/Siliguri, meet with our company representative and then drive to Dhotrey via Manebhanjang (110 km., 5 hr., 8,350 ft.), base camp of Dhotrey-Tonglu-Chitrey trek. After 4 hr. you will reach at Manebhanjang. Here you will get a small market for any last minute shopping before your trek. Then after an hour you will reach at Dhotrey. After arrival check-in & get fresh. After lunch you can visit Dhotrey viewpoint to see a beautiful sunset over Mt. Kanchenjunga mountain range. Night stay at Dhotrey in a homestay/lodge.
After breakfast complete your permit process from local forest department office to enter at Singalila National Park. Then start your trek from Dhotrey to Tonglu/Tumling (8 km., 4 hr.). The trail from Dhotrey to Tonglu passes through the forest of Pine, Bamboo and colorful Rhododendron tress. Before starting the trek fill your water bottle as you will not get any water sources throughout the trail. After starting the trek from Dhotrey, just a few minutes later you will reach at a local primary school ground surrounded by Pine trees from three sides. After crossing school ground, the trail goes ascent through bamboo and Rhododendron forest. You will see two big grassland between Dhotrey and Tonglu, where you can take some rest. After crossing the second grassland, the trail become quite steep and goes through Rhododendron forests till Tonglu. Tonglu is located in a hilltop where you can get a stunning view of Kanchenjunga mountain range and nearby hills. Very limited accommodation is available here, so if we will not get any room here at time of your package confirmation, than we will walk two kilometer further to reach at Tumling, where you will spent your night and it will take approx. 30min to reach there. Here also you will get a stunning view of Mt. Kanchenjunga mountain range and nearby hills. Night stay at Tonglu/Tumling in homestay/trekkers’ hut.
Early morning enjoy the sunrise over the beautiful Mt. Kanchenjungha mountain range from the nearest view point of your homestay/lodge. After breakfast start your trek from Tonglu/Tumling to Chitrey (9 km, 3 hr.). The trail from Tonglu/Tumling to Chitrey is completely descent through wide valley and offroad. You have to be conscious at time of descending as it give very much pressure on your knees. After 2 km. from Tonglu/Tumling you will reach at Meghma. Here at Meghma you can take some hot momos or noodles and fill your water bottle. After crossing Meghma, close to 3 km. from Meghma, you will reach at Lameydhura. Here also you can take some hot momos or noodles and fill your water bottle. Then after 2 km. you will reach at Chitrey. After reach at Chitrey check-in and get fresh. After taking lunch you can spend you leisure by walking at the surrounding area. Night stay at Chitrey in homestay/lodge.
After breakfast drop at NJP/IXB/Siliguri via Manebhanjang (80 km., 4 hr.).
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