Tinchuley
Tinchuley is a small mountain village (rather a hamlet) in Darjeeling district and located at an altitude of 5,800ft, and just 3kms above Takdah. The word Tinchuley means Three Ovens (i.e. Tin Chullahs). And such name to the village has been given because of the three prominent hill tops that surround the place and which from far look like ovens or chullahs. Tinchuley faces the Kalimpong hills.
It’s a developing tourism place. In fact the organization WWF (World Wide Federation) has been actively assisting some 17 families here to develop a model organic village and promote village tourism.
Some of the village homes have been extended and converted into guesthouses or homestays for tourists. The villagers with support from WWF have adapted modern farming methods and developed floriculture, vermiculture, and other organic projects.
Stay in Tinchuley ?
Simple. If you love nature, the lovely views of the Himalayan range, like to see the meandering Teesta flow through the mountain landscapes, enjoy tea gardens, orange orchards, walking along village trails, watching birds, local culture, people and food, then this is the right place for you.
On top of it, you are away from the typical crowd of typical hill towns. Tinchuley is a calm and quiet village offering the tranquility and nature which most city dwellers long for. And there are several great attractions, beautiful places and spots nearby.
Attractions & Activities in and around Tinchuley
1) Visit the lovely Orange Orchards of Nirmal’s (8kms drive from Tinchuley). This family owned property also has a factory producing fresh orange juice, marmalades and pickles which you can buy at reasonable prices.
2) Visit the Tinchuley Monastery. Here a Lama had meditated for 17 long years. You will see the long line of prayer wheels on outside wall.
3) There are six tea gardens within short distances where you can experience the garden life, watch tea plucking, visit the factory and see tea processing. The nearest tea estate is the well known Rungli Rungliot. Another one is Peshoke Tea Estate.
4) Watch the magnificent sunrise from Tinchuley View Point and see how the snow peaks of Kanchenjunga and other Himalan peaks sparkle as the day light breaks.
5) Walk for about 20 minutes through forest of ferns and reach Gumbadara, another great view point from where you see the river Rangeet and a part of Sikkim. The large rocks here have historical significance. They are great training grounds for rock climbers. There are also several caves here which you can explore.
6) Walk through the lovely nature trails, trek and explore the nearby villages. You can visit all attractions that I have described under Takdah as well. Tinchuley is only 3kms away from Takdah.
Communication :-
Tinchuley is 32kms from Darjeeling (1.5 hours by car), 73kms from NJP (about 3 hours), 77kms from Bagdogra (about 3.5 hours) and 35 kms from Kalimpong (about 1.5 hours drive).
While coming from NJP/Siliguri, you will need to go towards Teesta Bazaar and take a diversion towards Rambi Bazaar, then to a place called 27th mile, then Teesta Valley Tea Estate, Takdah Club, Takdah Bazaar and then to Tinchuley.
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