– Region: West Bengal — Singalila NP (Tonglu, 3,070m — first major viewpoint)
– Elevation: 3070
– GPS Coordinates: 27.038° N, 88.079° E
– Access Difficulty: T2 — 9km / 3–4hr from Maneybhanjang via Chitrey
– Opening Season: Year-round
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20 – Showers: Shared outside bathroom
– Drinking Water: Yes — spring (treat) – Meals & food: Meals at hut or homestay (dal bhat, eggs, momos)
– Mobile Signal: Solar (limited) – Payment Methods: Cash INR — GTA hut ₹200–300/person; homestay ₹600–800/night | FOREIGNERS must stay at Tonglu (not Nepal-side Tumling)
– Short Description: IMPORTANT: Tonglu is on the India side. The nearby Tumling (2,900m, 1km) is across in Nepal — foreigners cannot overnight in Nepal on this route. GTA (Gorkhaland Territorial Administration) runs basic huts along entire Singalila Ridge. Solar electricity at Tonglu.
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