Tumling | A Quaint Hamlet | Accommodations | Siddhartha Lodge | Offbeat Darjeeling

Tumling is a tiny hamlet on the way to Sandakphu. It is situated at an altitude of 2970 m. Tourists visiting Sandakphu usually spend a rejuvenating night here. However, Tumling is, in itself, an excellent offbeat destination for those who love nature and its different shades.

The ideal time to visit this winter hamlet is January. During this time, this quaint village remains completely snow-covered. This video was shot in mid-February, 2020.

There are three popular accommodations in Tumling:
1) Siddhartha Lodge: +919593292971, 9593320408(WhatsApp), +919148824227
2) Shikhar Lodge: +919564797551
3) Mountain Lodge: +91 8116122415.

How to reach Tumling:
1. Reach Maneybhanjyang by car from NJP/Siliguri. Fare is around Rs. 2700/- - 3300/-.
Contact Number: Innova : +91 8918257962
Bollero: +91 7430941505
Shared car from NJP to Maeybhanjyang: +91 7076788207
There is also a Tempo Traveller that starts from Siliguri Junction every day at 8.45 am and reaches Maneybhanjyang by 12 noon (Fare Rs. 220/- per head)

2. On reaching Maneybhanjyan, Land Rover has to be booked from Maneybhanjyang Land Rover Owners’ Welfare Association. 4-Wheeled-Drive Bollero is also available.
Contact number for queries regarding Land Rover booking: +91 9647790545, +917047703308
Fare: Rs. 1500/- (Drop), Rs. 2000/- (Up-Down), Rs. 3000/- (1N halt).
Additional Night Halt charge @Rs. 1500/- per night.