Major city · Nepal
Tumling
Spend one night in Tumling as a rest point on the Sandakphu–Phalut trek; add a half‑day for sunrise views.
Tumling is a high‑altitude hamlet on the Nepal‑India border, serving as an overnight stop on the Sandakphu trek. Its main draw is the panoramic view of Kangchenjunga and easy access to nearby viewpoints. A single night is enough unless you plan extended trekking beyond Sandakphu.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–mid Sep (monsoon closures)
- Airport
- IXB
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tumling100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tumling, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyRemote, exposed location; weather changes fast, carry warm gear, stay on marked paths, and respect border formalities.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (Road to Manebhanjan ~3 h, then 45 min–1 h vehicle to Tumling).
- Getting aroundAll sights are within a few minutes walk; four‑wheel‑drive vehicles from Manebhanjan can be arranged for the ridge road.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (Road to Manebhanjan ~3 h, then 45 min–1 h vehicle to Tumling)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Avoid*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Tumling: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All sights are within a few minutes walk; four‑wheel‑drive vehicles from Manebhanjan can be arranged for the ridge road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tonglu
goDoor to door: 45–60 min
Walk uphill 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) from TumlingWalk uphill 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) from Tumling
Higher viewpoint, good for sunrise
Sandakphu
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Continue on the Singalila Ridge trail, 6–8 km (3.7–5 mi)Continue on the Singalila Ridge trail, 3.7–5 mi (6–8 km)
Highest point in West Bengal, main trek goal
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mountain Lodge
Family‑run, basic rooms, meals often included
Tumling Shikhar Lodge
Simple rooms, meals on request
Satkar Lodge Tumling
Various room sizes, meal packages available
GreenHill Paradise
Homestay with Nepali/Tibetan dishes
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 2,000–3,000 excl. bed
- High
- NPR 3,500–5,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room (shared bathroom)1 × 1 night × NPR 1,500 | NPR 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 1,200 | NPR 1,200 |
| Four‑wheel‑drive vehicle Manebhanjan → Tumling (round trip)1 × NPR 2,500 · check | NPR 2,500 |
| Singalila National Park permit (per person)1 × NPR 1,200 · check | NPR 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 640 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 7,040 per person per day, bed included | NPR 7,040 |
Meals often included; confirm
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and permits excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (lodges) | NPR 30–50 |
| Meal (lodge, includes rice, dal, veg, optional chicken) | NPR 250–500 |
| Bottled water (0.5 L) | NPR 20–35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (Jun–mid Sep) may close the trail and make the road impassable – check current conditions
- Border is not an official immigration point; foreign visitors must clear customs at Kakarbhitta
- No medical facilities; altitude sickness possible above 2,800 m
- Limited mobile reception and electricity
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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My bed tonight
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यो ठेगाना, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; nearest Nepalese embassy for foreign nationals is in Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manebhanjan → Tumling (4WD, shared): about NPR 2,500 round trip (check)
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kahaan cha?)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- पानी दिनुहुन्छ? — Can I have water? (pani dinuhunchha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tumling. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–mid Sep (monsoon closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Manebhanjan → Tumling vehicle hire (local operator)
- Book lodges in advance for Apr–May and Oct–Nov
- Obtain Singalila National Park permit for extended trek
Sources
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