Himalayan abode is for all ages!!!

It is s high time to bust off the myth that one cannot go to the mountains or trek to the mountains from 60 years of age. Because Altitude Adventure Holidays brings a specially curated Tonglu Trek for our dearest Senior Citizens who are still thirsty at 60 and are not afraid to explore the beauties of the Himalayas.

It is rightfully said that age is just a number and adventure activities can be experienced at all ages if your health permits. So, if you have reached 60 and are still young at heart to explore the mountains, this trek is absolutely meant for you.

Since you have retired from work and your house-hold activities let us use this amazing opportunity to put a break to our monotonous life. If you have not made great memories till date, its high time to set off your feet to the heart of Himalayas and curate memories of the lifetime.

Come and join our team of Tonglu Trek with Darjeeling which has been specially curated for Senior Citizens keeping in mind their health and physical challenges. So if you are fit enough to explore and hike through the mountains, do not miss this golden opportunity of your lifetime. Our Tonglu Trek is a short 3-day trek through Tumling, Chitrey, and Tonglu during the blooming season of the Rhododendrons will be a punch of refreshment to your tired soul and the breathtaking landscapes will be a treat to your sore eyes. Because we always believe that mountains are for everyone at all age groups and you should not say no to adventure just because you have reached 60 years.

And the icing on the cake is that once you complete the trek, you do not return home instead we take you to the Queen of the Hills – Darjeeling.

However, do not be afraid of safety measures during this trek. Let me assure you that this trek is absolutely safe for people who age 60 years and above. All we ask is that your health and fitness should be appropriate to go for this trek. Please keep this in mind that this Tonglu Trek especially for the Senior Citizens is completely well equipped and managed by our leaders to the best. Moreover, this trek will be conducted from 27th March to 2 nd April, when the temperature will not be so freezing as compared to the winter months and also it is the blooming season for the Rhododendrons. Imagine yourself walking through the stony path and blooming Rhododendrons greeting all around you. I guarantee, your second innings cannot be better than this.

Your journey will start from the Singalila National Park amidst the dense forests of Rhododendron, Bamboo, and Pine. And if you are lucky, you can also get a glimpse of the rare Red Panda available in this region along with other rare Himalayan birds. So in this trek, not only you are going to enjoy a huge variety of flora and fauna but the magnificent vistas of the Kanchenjunga massif will simply blow your mind with eternal happiness. The moment you enter Singalila National Park, Mt Kanchenjunga will be your best companion.

Since this trek is specially curated for our dear Senior Citizens, there are lots of aspects we have taken into consideration, unlike our regular Sandakphu Package. The elderly people should not get tired of the trek because there are multiple breaks in this trek. The route has been paved accordingly and hence it begins with an easy walk from Dhotrey, Tonglu, Tumling, and Chitre. Not only this, instead of staying in tents like other treks, we have arranged for comfortable homestays and hotels that have all the amenities for elderly people. Also, the food that will be served to our team will be freshly prepared maintaining all the hygiene.

Our first stop at Dhotrey will surely delight you and will give you all the confidence to go for this trek. So enjoy in a comfortable homestay and have delicious Himalayan food. And on our last day, Darjeeling will be the best one can wish for.

On our first day, our team will pick you up from NJP at 9 am, so you need to reach NJP before that and on the last day, our team will drop you at NJP around 5-6 pm.

Tonglu trek can be easily done between October to May. That means one can do this trek during the autumn, winter, and spring seasons each of which has its different significance and beauty. From October to May, you will get great views of the Himalayan peaks with clear skies. During the autumn months, the daytime temperature is between 12°C to 17°C and at night it falls down to 1°C to 5°C. In the winter months of December to February, the daytime temperature is between 8°C to 15°C and in the night it falls down to 1°C to -2°C. During the spring season from March to May, the daytime temperature is between 15°C to 20°C and at night it falls down to 3°C to 5°C. It is during this season, that you will see Rhododendrons and Magnolias in full bloom. 

The mobile network in Tonglu Trek is mostly intermittent and not available much during the trail. In Tumling Indian sim will not work. However, there is a BSNL and Airtel network available in Chitrey, Tonglu outside the homestay. So it is better to inform your family accordingly.