Tinchuley: Best Offbeat Travel Destination In Darjeeling

Unlike the popular destinations in Darjeeling, Tinchuley is still relatively untouched by tourists. Sitting on the balcony, the mind will be filled by seeing the light like a candle in the mountains at night

You can see the Kanchenjunga from the rooftop and front of the homestay, walk through the tea plantations to the village below the hill, see different kinds of birds in the morning, and even spot deer and forest chickens.

Kalimpong on one side of the Tinchuley and Sikkim on the other side. Sitting on the balcony and seeing the light like a candle in the mountains at night fills the mind. You may see Kanchenjunga from the window of the homestay’s room. It is an unprecedented sight. Shiva idol of Namchi of Sikkim on a hilltop in front, Kanchenjunga behind.

Different types of birds can be seen in the morning. After a while, walk through the tea plantations and explore the villages below the hill, showing the Gumbadara viewpoint and the Gumbadara caves. In a clear Kanchanjunga do not leave yourself alone

Local Foods

All homestays here serve foods that are generally organic. They cultivate vegetables and use them for cooking. You can taste Bengali as well as Nepali foods. Rooms of all homestays are very clean, and well maintained, and there delicious food, amenities are also very good.

There are chairs and tables in front of the homestay, where you can spend a lot of time in the evening while talking. If you want, you can order chicken barbecue in advance.

Nearby Places To Visit

From Tinchuley you can visit Darjeeling, Takdah, Sitong, Mongpu, Teesta Valley, Lamahatta, Lovers Point, Triveni, and Dawaipani easily and return here to stay

How To Reach Tinchuley

Tinchuley is located in the Takdah of North Bengal, on the state border of West Bengal and Sikkim, about 66km from Siliguri, 32km from Darjeeling, 30km from Kalimpong, and 73km from New Jalpaiguri Junction. You can reach NJP station by train from Sealdah or Howrah station. Then book the car to Tinchuley to your Homestay. NJP to Tinchule Approx fare is ₹3500. If you inform the homestay in advance, they will send the car

The Best Time to Visit Tinchuley

The best time to visit Tinchuley is from March to May and from October to December when the weather remains very comfortable.

Where To Stay At Tinchuley

Abhiraj homestay: Cottage rent per day 1800 per head including food.Contact-09749370965.Arjun homestay er booking no- 9832557530

Rai Cottage:  Rye Cottage has a 360-degree viewpoint, which no other cottage has here. Rai Cottage (Ajit Rai): +918436513757 Babin Lepcha (Car): +917479333810, +918250323152 Lalit (Takda-Tinchule Car): +917679675784

Gumbadara View Homestay: This is within 200 m of Gumbadara View Point.Gumbadara view homestay, 1300-1400₹ per head per day with food and accommodations. You may contact Amon Subba, he is the manager of the homestay, contact number: 990733501

Sunshine Homestay: Rupesh Thami -99325 61005

Conclusion

Tinchuley is a so beautiful place that sitting in front of the homestay and chatting with nearby ones and homestay owners will pass the whole time that you remember in your life forever. If you seek calmness and an escape from the ordinary, Tinchuley should be your next destination.

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