A Trek for Beginners Dhotrey Tonglu Chitrey Trek

12, Radhanath Sikdar Sarani, Rabindra Nagar, Siliguri - 734006, Darjeeling, West Bengal

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Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days.
Grade : Easy.
Highest Altitude Gain : 3,088 Mtr. ( 10,130 Ft. ).
Approx Trekking Km : 14 Kms.
Activities : Trekking, Camping & Photography of Nature.
Best Time to Go : October to June.

Dhotrey-Tonglu-Chitrey situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal. Dhotrey has a small model village on the with a number of villegers. This village go through the road head at Maneybhanjyang, at 2134 m. In this trek route there are the lovely forests of the Rhododendron, Pine, Fir, Birch & Bamboo Glades and the view point of Tonglu, from there are breathtaking views of the Kanchendzonga Range towering over a basin of silver firs and Rhododendrons, in the foreground, which is known as the sleeping Buddha or the sleeping Shiva. The trek from Dhotrey to Tonglu is along the forests full of wild flowers and himalayan flora. Spring season welcomes the varieties of rhododendrons with eye capturing colors of various shades on the whole route. Unexpected and sudden change of weather being unaware of space time and cool wind flowing from the Bay of Bengal enchants the visitors as if playing hide & seek with the guests in Tonglu. One Lakes are found in Tonglu hill itself which has added to the beauty of Tonglu. Meghma is yet another delightful place to visit. The travellers can get the clear view of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kurseong areas from Chitrey. This easy trek in between Dhotrey and Chitrey is very romantic and picturesque. This trekking route is very unique because its situated in India and Nepal.