Introduction
The Tenzing and Gombu rocks are on either side of the Lebong Cart Road. Tenzing Norgay was the first to climb Mount Everest along with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Nawang Gombu was the first person to climb Mount Everest twice.
These rocks are a popular tourist attraction in Darjeeling. Many tourists visit this place every year.
Tenzing Rock
Best time to visit Tenzing and Gombu Rocks
The best time to visit Darjeeling is between April and June. The temperatures between 20C (68F) and 25C (77F) in these months. From October to December there will be less mist.
Gombu Rock
How to get to Tenzing and Gombu Rocks
The best way to reach Tenzing and Gombu Rocks is by taxi. Shared taxis are cheaper than private taxis. You can get the taxis near Chowk Bazaar, Gandhi Road and other places. You can get buses near Chowk Bazaar. Based on budget one can plan their mode of transport.
Lebong Cart Road
Time Required
About 1 hour
Things to do at Tenzing and Gombu Rocks
Climb the rocks after getting permission and paying the fee
Take photographs and videos
Do some shopping in the stalls
Tenzing Rock footholds
Layout of the Tenzing Rock
The trainees and the professional climbers use the left side of the rock to climb up. The tourists can use the right side of the rock to climb up with the help of the guides. The fee is about Rs.100 ($1.25). If the rock gets wet or moist, the climb will be difficult.
Tenzing Rock touch
Facilities
Restaurant
Stalls
Tenzing Rock stalls
Tourist attractions in and around Darjeeling
Tiger Hill
Toy train ride
Batasia loop
Observatory hillview point
Darjeeling ropeway
Tenzing and Gombu rocks
Rageet Valley Tea Garden
Happy Valley Tea Garden
Gopaldhara Tea Garden
Observatory
Mirik lake and garden
Pashupati market in Nepal
Mahakal Temple
Pineview point
Simanaview point
Ghum Monastery
Darjeeling Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
Dali Monastery