Treks and walks · Dhotrey
Two-day loop via Tonglu, Tumling and Chitrey
A short, complete taste of the Singalila Ridge: climb from Dhotrey to Tonglu through forest, sleep at Tumling with the Kanchenjunga sunrise, then walk down via Meghma and Chitrey to Maneybhanjan. Ideal for a long weekend.
Day one: take a morning jeep from Maneybhanjan to Dhotrey with your guide, then climb the forest trail to Tonglu in 3–4 hours. Walk over to Tumling for the night, a short ridge stroll, and spend the afternoon watching the light change on the mountains.
Day two: wake for the Kanchenjunga sunrise, eat breakfast and walk back down along the main trail via Meghma, with its monastery, and Chitrey, with its chorten, to Maneybhanjan. It is about 10.5 km and 3.5–4 hours, mostly downhill. Take a jeep from Maneybhanjan back to Darjeeling in the afternoon.
The loop gives you forest, a summit, a border village, a monastery and a big mountain view in two days, with only one night at altitude. You need park entry and a licensed guide for both days.
Cost: ≈ ₹4,000–6,000 pp all in from Maneybhanjan
Questions people ask
Good to know
Can I do a Singalila trek in two days?
Yes. The Dhotrey–Tonglu–Tumling–Maneybhanjan loop takes two days with one night at Tumling. It gives forest, ridge and a Kanchenjunga sunrise. You still need a licensed guide and park entry.
How much does the two-day Dhotrey loop cost?
Roughly ₹4,000–6,000 per person from Maneybhanjan for a pair, covering jeep to Dhotrey, guide share, park entry, a lodge night at Tumling and meals. Getting to Maneybhanjan from Darjeeling is extra. All indicative.
Is the two-day loop good for families?
Yes, for families with children who walk regularly. The climbs are moderate and the altitude, under 3,100 m, is manageable. Pack warm clothes for the night at Tumling.
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