Top Things to do in Darjeeling District
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Top 5 Things to do Adventurous in Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Discover the best top things to do in Darjeeling District, India including Sandakphu, Ashmita Trek and Tours, Adventures Unlimited, Off Road Adventure, Tonglu.
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1. Sandakphu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By EkMusafir - Pune, India
The trekking route to Sandakphu, the highest peak in West Bengal, runs through the Singalila National Park. The southern entry point to the park is at the Forest Check Post at Manebhanjang, 51 km from Darjeeling. We have to pay the entry charges at the check post, which was about ₹100 per head per day in March 2020 when we went. Forest and trek guides can be hired from the town. The 32 km trek route from Manebhajang to Sandakphu (height about 11,930 feet above mean sea level) and Phalut (21 km from Sandakphu) can be done over 2 to 4 days depending on the route, weather and your capacity to trek, and an equal number of days for the return. We decided to do the Jeep Safari, with a bit of trekking. We had to hire a 4 wheel drive Mahindra Jeep or a 1960s vintage British make Land Rover, with an experienced driver from the Manebhanjang Land Rover Association. The Jeep can cover the 32 km uphill climb in 4 or 5 hours with tea stops on the way. Since the ascent is very steep and bumpy, from 7000 feet to almost 12000 feet, we decided to take a couple of night halts to acclimatise ourselves. Keep in mind that the road is very rocky and uneven, and not advisable for the very old and infirm. There are some lodges and trekker’s huts at small villages on the Indo-Nepal border, along the route. We passed the villages of Chitray, Meghma, Gairibas, Tonglu, Tumling, Kalipokhri, Bhikaybanjang and finally reached Sandakphu. The beautiful views of the forests of bamboo, pine and fir trees, with the blooming rhododendron flowers in March and April, and the grand views of the Himalayan peaks of the Kanchenjunga range, Lhotse, Makalu and Everest along the route more than made up for the inconveniences of a bumpy Jeep ride and the cold nights in the mountains. Spotting wild animals like snow leopard, red panda or black bears is a rarity but they do inhabit the Singalila National Park. Sighting birds like Khalij Pheasant, Wood Pigeons, Scarlet Minivets and Babblers was more common.
2. Ashmita Trek and Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 439 reviews
Ashmita Trek and Tours is a leading trekking company and is proud to be an eco friendly travel and local trekking agency based on Himalayan country of Darjeeling. Established by a team of professionals involved tourism since 2007 with devoted providing a home away from home for Adventure seekers. A team of hospitable and professional welcome and escort you through recreational activities such as Adventure package tours, including Trekking | day hiking | mountain biking | Expedition | bird watching | Village Treks and Cultural tours for small or private groups, customize tour plans for your family, friends, student travel groups and/or a trip for your organization Nepal | Bhutan | Sikkim and Darjeeling. these are the outcomes of our extensive research, careful planning and working experience to give you unique experiences of a real holiday with nature, culture and adventure in the Himalayas.
3. Adventures Unlimited
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 317 reviews
Adventures Unlimited is a pioneer trekking & bike rental company based in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Siliguri & Bhutan. Trek with us in the Himalayas- Singalila, Sandakphu, Dzongri, Goechala await! Cycling to Senchal park, mountain bike n camping at Chatakpur, rent motorcycles, day hike or cultural tour. We have it all for you... Combining our logistical and technical knowledge with your group’s personal requirements. We are here to help design the most unforgettable trip of your life. Whatever your ability, fitness level or passion be, we have something to offer; within your comfort zone or maybe even a little out! Voted No. 1 by Lonely Planet and Rough Guide. You get the best in all cultural & outdoor activities provided by us.
4. Off Road Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 250 reviews
We are Trekking and adventure company run by professional adventure enthusiast.We Organize treks like Singalila ridge trek and Sandakphu Trek in Darjeeling and treks like Goechala and Dzongri trek in Sikkim. We also Organise Activities like paragliding, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, etc in Darjeeling. We were Officially adventure for Tourism Department of Darjeeling for Year 2014 to 2016. Our team members are trained and Highly qualified,almost everyone have experience of working in various mountaineering and adventure institutes.
5. Tonglu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By cit1005 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Its awesome silent place. Only two home stays are there one is GTA trekkers hut (booking from gorkha bhawan saltlake sector 1)& another is Raju ka ghar(booking number 9635690583) Its really nice.in the month of December snow covered the area. I reached there through trek from dhotrey. Its a mere 6km journey and nice two huts are there.
