Tumling is a picturesque hamlet of Darjeeling district. It’s a very small village which lies on the excessive finish of India – Nepal border. It’s located on the way in which to Sandakphu. Its unparallel magnificence is simply spell bounding. It’s located 2970m above sea degree. This place is known for the magnificent view ‘Sleeping Buddha’ and gorgeous sunset. That is the place the place one can take pleasure in dawn and sundown.
Our Story –
Day 01 – We boarded Padatik practice from Sealdah at 11.20pm on 17th March, 2022. Our practice was late. We reached NJP round 10.30 in morning, did our breakfast after which began our journey to Manebhanjan.
It took 3hrs to achieve. As there was shortage of Land rover, we went in sumogold automotive. From there, it took 1hr 15mins to achieve Tumling.
We reached Tumling round 4pm and did our lunch. We stayed in Sidharth Lodge. Because it was holi, there was an enormous rush. Homestay bhaiya informed us to go to uphill to look at sundown. So, after lunch, we went there.
The sunset was gorgeous. I’ve by no means seen sundown on mountains earlier than. It was a tremendous expertise. The blue coloration of sky turned in hues of pink and orange. The sky modified its coloration from minute to minute. From brilliant pink to sizzling orange, the clouds are painted in ever-changing colours because the solar units. The sky broke like an egg into full sundown. It was superb expertise.
After that, we got here again to lodge, had our night tea together with veg pakora and had our dinner at 9pm.
Day 02 –
- Morning –
We have been eagerly ready to see ‘Sleeping Buddha’ and dawn. We awakened at 5am. The sky was darkish with full moon. We went out from our lodge. As we stepped out, there have been many vacationers wandering exterior and ready to witness the magnificent view of mountain ranges. As time handed, darkness was dominated by mild of hopes.
The colour of sky began altering. On the left nook, full moon was nonetheless glittering and on the proper nook of sky, rays of solar began rising. And because the rays turning into extra highly effective ‘Sleeping Buddha’ in entrance of us was seen.
It was a novel second to view full moon, dawn and ‘Sleeping Buddha’ in a single body. We have been aghast. We sat on the grass gazing the great thing about nature.
At 8am we returned to our lodge and did our breakfast with scrumptious Tibetan paratha, chola, fried rice, boiled egg.
After clean up, we determined to go for a stroll. The roads have been lovely. Rhododendron flowers have been blooming throughout. After virtually 45mins strolling, we reached on the doormat of Singilila Nationwide Park. There have been guards on the gate.
We entered the park and noticed two diverging roads. Proper hand facet highway was pucca whereas on left hand facet the highway was kutcha. We determined to go on pucca highway first after which kutcha highway. Pucca highway results in Sandakphu. We walked alongside the trail for 15-20mins, then determined to come back again.
Then we went on the kutcha highway. Simply the highway began, there was a restaurant together with a homestay named Dawa homestay. We went inside for a tea break. A woman served us tea. Conversing along with her, we received amazed. She informed us that, we are actually in Nepal.
My God, we have been having our tea in another country, NEPAL. There isn’t a barrier between two nations. Anybody can go to the opposite facet. It was unbelievable. We’re in NEPAL now. After spending 1hr, we got here again to our lodge, did our lunch and slept nicely.
in eve, mom nature got here in a distinct look. The foyer, sitting space of our lodge was not clearly seen attributable to cloud. Sure, clouds and clouds throughout. It grew to become unimaginable to see who’s standing subsequent to me. Waves of cloud engulfed the entire space.
We loved and performed with cloud. We have been spellbound. It was an actual pleasure.
Day 03-
It was a cloudy morning. Mountains weren’t seen. This was the final day of our tour. We packed our luggage, received prepared, did breakfast and cleared the funds to homestay dada and stated good bye to Tumling and promised the character that we’ll come again once more.
Market – The closest market is Manebhanjan. There is just one little restaurant cum store adjoining to our homestay, Sidharth lodge. The primary market in Manebhanjan.
Why one ought to go to Tumling– There are such a lot of causes to go to this place.
- The primary cause is the magnificent view of Sleeping Buddha and likewise Himalayan ranges.
- Tumling falls on the way in which to Sandakphu. So, for one evening halt, it’s a good possibility.
- Its gorgeous sundown will refresh your all tiredness.
- It’s a small village with only a few populations. It’s a much less crowded place. Those that liked offbeat vacation spot, it’s paradise for them.
- Singlila Nationwide Park, which is known for pink panda, is simply 1km from Tumling.
- Because the place is near India -Nepal border. There isn’t a barrier like fencing or every other factor between the 2 nations. It is very distinctive factor that I appreciated in regards to the place.
Tumling Tour in 02 day
Day 01- From NJP, attain Tumling by way of Manebhanjan. At night, witness gorgeous sundown.
Day 02 – At early morning, view the dawn and the magnificent ‘Sleeping Buddha and Himalayan Ranges.’ After breakfast go to Singlila Nationwide Park. It’s simply 1km from Tumling. This Park is known for pink pandas.
Day 03 – At morning, could go to Tonglu for dawn which is simply 1km from Tumling. After breakfast depart for NJP station or Airport.
Should you can spare yet one more day, then do go to Sandakphu by highway.
Tour Price – a) Transport from NJP to Tumling = Rs 5500
b) Meals and Keep (in Siddharath Lodge) – Rs 2000 per head per individual (twin sharing) together with breakfast, lunch, night tea and snacks and dinner.
Methods to attain –Attain Manebhanjan from NJP, then from Manebhanjan, go to Tumling in Land Rover.
The place to remain – As it’s a very small village, so staying choices are very restricted. There are 3-4 lodges. We stayed in Sidharth Lodge, one of the vital well-liked right here.
a) Sidharth Lodge – 9593320408
b) There’s a homestay inside Singlila Nationwide Park. In order for you, you’ll be able to keep there too.
c) Dawa homestay (Singlila Nationwide Park) – 8116434907.
d) Mountain Lodge – 9230543807
e) Sherpa Passang homestay – 097664 73104
f) Gurung Homestay – 074788 22890