Location: Darjeeling
Top Things to do in Darjeeling
Top 10 Walking Tours in Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling, nestled among rolling mountains, is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular places to visit include Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, and the Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Center. What should you bring home? Tea, tea, and more tea—and beautiful local handicrafts.
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1. The Gangtok City Walk
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Gangtok – The Capital of Sikkim, Irreverent, cheerful and pleasantly boisterous, Sikkim’s modern capital is layered along a precipitous mountain ridge, descending the hillside in steep tiers. Viewpoints survey plunging green valleys that remain beautiful even when partly shrouded in mist. If the weather plays ball, look for glimpses of snow-topped Khangchendzonga on the distant skyline. This downhill walk is designed to explore the city and bring out the rich cultural heritage and show how Gangtok has been able to modernize yet hold its charm.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Snacks
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Reviewed By Prosenjit M
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2. Goechala Trek in Sikkim
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The GoechaLa trek in Sikkim is a highest mountain pass a naturalist's paradise and a pleasing destination shown as a crown of the Sikkim situated at Himalayan range in India. (Elevation (5,000m or 16,404ft) This is the summit from where everyone can able to viewed Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain; Goechala Pass is dream, desire and amazing trekking destination that is loved by traveller to summit. It is not about Kanchenjunga alone can seen but the combination of other big summits around it makes Goecha la Trek an absolute adventure to many and it is a great pleasure to watch these summits from the landscapes filled with exotic flowers and immensely attractive meadows and forests. Goechala trek offers the benefit of having experienced a truly spectacular alpine trek within a span of a week.
Inclusions: A good quality accommodation Home Stay before and after trek ., All necessary mountain Trekking permits during trek and tour., Meals ( breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek with hot tea/coffee., including boiled drinking water provided on trekking days., Accommodation in camping tent during the trek., Dining tent, sleeping bag, kitchen tent, toilet tent, Local English-speaking licensed holder mountain trekking guide., Some amount of Client personal gear to be carried by porter or yek / mule. , A good quality sleeping bag arrange by Ashmita Trek and Tours., Group medical kit box carry by the teams.
Exclusions: International and domestic flight /Train ., Tips for trekking staff., Your travel medical insurance., Personal gear and expenses for the trek., Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary., Any other expenses not mention above as included in the price.
Reviewed By Kalathimohanraj92
Really a great and professional tourist service. Highly recommended for first time visitors to darjeeling.
3. 4-Day Private Guided Heritage Tour of Darjeeling
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our experiences are always nature, people, culture, and tradition-oriented and specially designed for the benefit of responsible tourism. It is what we call a complete tour inclusive of village walks, offbeat hikes, local meet and greets, detailed sightseeing, professional staff, comfortable transportation, heritage luxury accommodations, hands-on experiences, traditional cuisine experience, and the destination in its pure form.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Traditional meal: guests can experience a traditional Gurkha meal in the countryside.
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Reviewed By NancyChm
Yellow umbrella has an excellent travel concept, they keep you involved throughout the trip, the team is very organized and very patient. I have traveled using their services a few times and highly recommend their tours.
4. A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling
On this full-day tour, discover the hill-town of Darjeeling situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. Once a summer resort of the British in India, the town has a distinct charm of its own. Drive through narrow sloping streets that offer fabulous views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visit a tea garden and take a ride on a ‘Toy Train’ that takes you past some memorable views. Highlights • Sunrise at Tiger Hill • Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park • Visit to a Tea Estate
Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, Train ticket, Entrance Fee, 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By rudra254
This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.
5. The Darjeeling Monastery Walk
Darjeeling has always been under Buddhist influence but the significant change occurred in 1632 when Darjeeling came under the Royal Sikkim Kingdom. Buddhism is often looked up as only Lord Buddha or the Dalai Lama, but Buddhism as has always been prevailing long before. This walk is designed to get a deeper understanding of Buddhism and its evolution in Darjeeling. We walk across significant Monasteries of Darjeeling from different sect to understand the cultural differences in Gods, Painting and Architectures across the region.
Inclusions: Traditional Cooking class and Momo Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By google609
Gangtok is a fabulous place to visit, it is very clean and hygiene city, i am surprised why it has not been given cleanest city award till date. People are very cooperative and helping. Beauty is everywhere in Gangtok. People are very environmental sensitive and take care of it very seriously. No chemical fertilizers are used in agriculture it's totally organic food state.
6. The Darjeeling Heritage Walk
Once a part of the Kingdom of Sikkim, in the 19th Century, Gorkhas invaded the region and added it to the Kingdom of Nepal. The Anglo-Gorkha War rebased Darjeeling back to Sikkim. The East India Company in 1835 leased out Darjeeling from the British, making Darjeeling the Summer Capital of Bengal Presidency. Nineteenth Century saw many architectural and engineering achievements, most popular of which being The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), The Town Hall. This walk has been designed to give you a deeper insight of the colonial British Architecture, English Cuisine, Nepali and Sikkimese Culture and History.
Inclusions: Traditional Lunch and Momo Cooking Session, A cup of local Chai at chowrasta, Bottled water
Exclusions: Breakfast at Glenaries at own cost
Reviewed By google609
Gangtok is a fabulous place to visit, it is very clean and hygiene city, i am surprised why it has not been given cleanest city award till date. People are very cooperative and helping. Beauty is everywhere in Gangtok. People are very environmental sensitive and take care of it very seriously. No chemical fertilizers are used in agriculture it's totally organic food state.
7. Walking tour of Darjeeling
• Darjeeling has been a very popular hill station since the British established it as a rest and recreation centre for its troops in the mid-1800s. Situated at an altitude of 2100m Darjeeling is surrounded by tea plantations from all sides. • We start the tour with a visit to one of Darjeeling’s most revered site - the Mahakal Dara that sits atop the Observatory Hill. This truly unique and spiritual place of worship is flocked daily by Buddhists, Hindus as well as indigenous Nature worshippers. • Afterwards we make our way down towards the Gymkhana Club, established in 1909 established as a recreational and social centre. The St. Andrew’s Church stands nearby, established in 1843 and rebuilt once again in 1873. • • We then walk through Chowrasta - Darjeeling’s main boulevard - descend down towards Bhotia Busty where we see the Bhotia •
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Camera Fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By KatiemasonTravels
I had a good trip of Taj mahal and Agra fort with Xenia cities. Highly recommend them for their great service.
8. Singalila or sandakphu trek
The incandescent view of Kanchenjunga Massif adorn the clear blue skies above the park. Each and every turn unfurls a pleasant surprise of wilderness and scenic beauty. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, you get the virgin views of the mountains spanning from Nepal to Bhutan.
Inclusions: bed tea,breakfast,lunch,evening tea,dinner
Exclusions: Bottled water
9. Sandakphu-Phalut trek,Way to heaven
The incandescent view of Kanchenjunga Massif adorn the clear blue skies above the park. Each and every turn unfurls a pleasant surprise of wilderness and scenic beauty. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, you get the virgin views of the mountains spanning from Nepal to Bhutan.
Inclusions: bed tea,breakfast,lunch,evening tea,dinner
Exclusions: Bottled water, National park entry fee,camera fee
10. Birding In Neora and Mahananda
This is a birding trail covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas covering Neora, Latpanchar and Mahananda.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private transportation, Cost is applicable for Indian residents holding a valid Indian Passport / Indian Voter Id
Exclusions: Flights/Trains to/fro , Camera Fees, Insurance,medical expense,rescue/evacuation expense if and when needed, Tips, Any additional expense associated with any change or extension of travel plan
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