Tendong Hill
Tendong
A sacred mountain for the Lepcha people, with a summit at about 2,600 m. A hike through primeval forest leads to the top, with 360-degree views of Kanchenjunga and the mountains of Sikkim.
Tendong Hill is the sacred mountain that, according to Lepcha legend, sheltered their ancestors during the great flood. The Tendong Lo Rum Faat festival is held here each August in its honor. The hike from Damthang village to the top takes about 3 to 4 hours and covers roughly 6 km. Along the way you'll pass dense oak and rhododendron forest, which blooms in spring. At the summit there is a small monastery and a viewing tower. On clear days, you can see Kanchenjunga, the Darjeeling hills, and the mountains toward Bhutan. Some visitors camp on the summit to watch the sunrise. Damthang is about 13 km from Namchi, with shared jeeps available. There are no supplies on the mountain, so bring plenty of water and rain gear.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking)
Nearby sights
- Temi Tea Garden
- Samdruptse Guru Padmasambhava Statue
- Namchi Rock Garden
- Ngadak Monastery
- Tarey Bhir
- Char Dham, Namchi
- Shirdi Sai Mandir, Namchi
- Buddha Park of Ravangla