Village life · Tendong Hill
Tea and village life at Damthang trailhead
Finish the Tendong walk in Damthang with tea, a plate of momos or a bowl of noodles at a roadside shop, and a short wander through a village that sits at the junction of the Namchi, Ravangla and Temi roads.
Damthang is a small roadside settlement at about 2,030 m on the road between Namchi and Ravangla. Its shops serve the shared jeeps and the farmers of the slopes around, and they double as the Tendong walkers' café: sweet milky tea, butter tea on request, momos, noodles and biscuits.
After coming down from the hill, sit for a while and watch the jeeps come and go. Ask the shopkeepers about the Tendong festival and the trail; many have walked it every August since childhood. Around the village you see maize, potatoes and cardamom on the slopes, depending on the season.
Expect to spend ₹100–250 per person for a snack and tea. Carry small change and use UPI where possible. If you are taking a shared jeep onward, ask here when the next one is due; shopkeepers know the timings better than any timetable.
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Where is Damthang?
Damthang is on the road between Namchi and Ravangla. It is about 40 minutes from Namchi and 30 minutes from Ravangla by car. It is the usual starting point for the Tendong Hill trek.
Can we get a meal in Damthang?
Simple meals only: tea, momos, noodles, sometimes rice and dal. For a full lunch, eat in Namchi or Ravangla after your walk. Ask your hotel to pack a lunch if you plan to eat on the summit.
Can we catch a shared jeep from Damthang?
Yes, shared jeeps between Namchi and Ravangla pass through, more frequently in the morning. Seats can be full in peak season, and service thins after mid-afternoon. Shopkeepers usually know when the next jeep is due.
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