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Middle Hills, Nepal
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Tumling is a tiny Gurung mountain hamlet in Nepal's Ilam District, immediately beside the border with West Bengal, India. At about 2,900 m above sea level on the Singalila Ridge, it is best known as an overnight stop on the Sandakphu–Phalut Trek and for its broad views of the Kangchenjunga massif.
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An open ridge area with prayer flags and wide views toward the Kangchenjunga massif when skies are clear. Sunrise usually provides the best visibility before clouds build over the valleys. Views are weather-dependent and may disappear completely during fog or rain.
A small Buddhist religious structure surrounded by prayer flags. Walk around it respectfully, avoid climbing on the stones and do not remove or rearrange religious objects.
Siddhartha Lodge
One of the settlement's oldest family-run accommodations, developed from a traditional Gurung home that once sheltered traders and porters. Offers simple rooms, mountain views and home-cooked meals. Contact Keshri Gurung by telephone or WhatsApp and confirm meal arrangements, bathroom type and accepted currency.
Shikhar Lodge
A basic mountain lodge with rooms and home-style meals for trekkers and visitors arriving by four-wheel drive. Confirm availability through a local operator or lodge in Manebhanjan before departure.
Family-style lodge with double, triple, four-bed and larger shared rooms. Packages may include lunch, evening tea, dinner and breakfast. Book directly or through its Kolkata representative and confirm whether the bathroom is private or shared.
Green Hill Paradise Hotel
A family-run homestay offering simple mountain rooms, views and home-cooked Nepali, Tibetan and Indian meals. Contact the property directly to confirm transport, availability and seasonal operating conditions.
From India
The usual gateway is Manebhanjan, a border settlement reachable by road from Darjeeling, Mirik, Sukhiapokhri, New Jalpaiguri railway station and Bagdogra Airport.
From Nepal
Approaching from within Nepal is possible but considerably less straightforward. Foreign visitors should enter Nepal legally through Kakarbhitta before continuing toward Ilam District.
Tumling is small enough to explore entirely on foot. The lodges, viewpoint, mani wall and main trekking route are within a few minutes of one another.
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