Darjeeling

Tours

Our tours begin at the Mall Road near Ashmita Trek & Tours location at 9 AM. We embark on a walk to the Darjeeling Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, featuring the Tenzing Norgay Everest Museum, which is approximately 1.5 kilometres away. After visiting the museum, we continue on a nature walk, passing through a local cultural village that offers picturesque views, about 4 kilometres ahead. Following this, we stop by the Tibetan Refugee Centre in Darjeeling. This centre, founded on October 2, 1959, serves as a rehabilitation facility for Tibetan refugees who fled Tibet with the Dalai Lama. It primarily focuses on producing Tibetan handicrafts. Our journey then leads us to the Bhutia Busty Monastery, also known as Karma Dorjee Chyoling Monastery, which is a Buddhist establishment. Originally a branch of the Kagyupa sect's Phodang Monastery in Sikkim, it was relocated to Darjeeling in 1879. We then head back to Mall Road, enjoying a gentle uphill walk spanning about 2 kilometres over the course of an hour, concluding the tour at Chaurasta Mall Road.

Admire the sunrise at Tiger Hill without the hassle of arranging transport on a private trip with a driver. Meet your driver at your hotel in the early morning. Head straight to Tiger Hill to make it in time for the sunrise. See the peaks of Kangchenjunga brighten as the sun rises. Admire wonderful views of the snow-capped mountains surrounded by cotton clouds. See the beautiful Ghoom Monastery and explore the Batasia Loop spiral railway. Enjoy stunning views of Darjeeling and the Himalayas before being dropped back at your hotel.

We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Darjeeling beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Darjeeling has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Embark on a thrilling day trip to Kalimpong, a charming hill station nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Located just a short drive from Darjeeling, Kalimpong offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance. Highlights: 1. Spend a day in the hill town of Kalimpong on this day trip from Darjeeling. Travel in comfort and style in a private car, tailored to your needs and preferences. 2. Explore the amidst beautiful East Indian hill town home to Durpin Monastery & Deolo Park, plus colonial-era MacFarlane Church and many other touristic attraction. 3. Wander through the bustling streets and shops, offering a glimpse into the local culture and traditions and enjoy the local cuisines. 4. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos. Itinerary: - Kalimpong: Explore the natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance of this charming hill station nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. - Durpin Monastery: Marvel at the stunning views of the Himalayas from this picturesque monastery. - Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery: Explore the intricate architecture and vibrant murals of this 300-year-old monastery. - Deolo Hill: Enjoy panoramic views of the Teesta Valley and the surrounding mountains from the highest point in Kalimpong. - Kalimpong Market: Wander through the bustling streets and shops, offering a glimpse into the local culture and traditions.

Discover the picturesque hill station of Darjeeling which is renowned for its stunning vistas, tea gardens, and colonial charm. Explore this town in the Lesser Himalayas that rests at an elevation of about 6,700 feet (2,050 meters) with your driver that acts as a guide. Start with a morning pickup from your location in Darjeeling and begin your sightseeing adventure. Drive over steep and winding roads, often lined with colorful houses and lush greenery to destinations like the Darjeeling Rock Garden. Purchase a ticket to the Rock Garden to uncover stunning views of the Chunnu Summer Falls and scenic vistas of the tea gardens that dot the hill slopes. Bring along your camera to capture some charming pictures of unique rock garden. Buy a ticket for the Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway to soar over dense forests, mountain ridges, waterfalls, snaking rivers, verdant valleys, and tea gardens. Return to your accommodation at the end of your tour with unforgettable memories of Darjeeling.

Tiger Hill is the highest point in the Darjeeling Hills at an altitude of 8482 feet (or 2590 meters) and 11 km (6.8 miles) away from Darjeeling town. The view of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill is very clearly seen if the weather is clear with a blue sky, and the scenery is breathtaking. You will be picked up at 4 am by a representative and driven to Tiger Hill, 14 km away. It will take about an hour to reach Tiger Hill. Upon arrival, you will have a breathtaking view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together. Later, you will start your hike towards Jorbanglow, a about 4 km trek through the pine forest to reach Jorbanglow, which means a four-road meeting point. We will have a local breakfast at a small homestay. Later, we continue trekking via Tenzing Norgay Road, which is called Alubari Road in the local language (Alu means potato and Bari means land). This road is 7 km back to Darjeeling. On the way, we will visit a Buddhist monastery named Alubari Monastery. The actual name of the monastery is Yolmowa Mak Dhog Monastery, which was built in the year 1914. After visiting the monastery, we continue to hike to Darjeeling, so you will finish your hike by approximately 11 am at Chowrasta, which means a four-road meeting point for your tour and for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.

Just two hours from the city, the wonderful path begins. Though not a far drive from the city, the trail seems like it is in the middle of nowhere, as you traverse from ridge to ridge. The scenic Singalila Ridge connects the grand Himalayas of Nepal to India. The highlight of the trek is walking this ridge to Sandakphu (3,636 meters 11,929 feet) the highest point in West Bengal, where you get jaw-dropping views of the highest peaks on the planet. Rise from your peaceful slumber at Sandakphu and make a short climb to a viewpoint. From here, see Mount Everest (8,848 meters), Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), and Makalu (8,481 meters) in all their glory. It is truly one of the best if not the best mountain view in India. Where else can you see 4 of the 5 highest peaks in the world in one sweeping view? What to Expect on the Darjeeling Sandakphu Singalila Ridge Trek? The Sandakphu Singalila Ridge Trek is the quintessential Northeast India trail. On this 6-day adventure, you emerge from a peaceful forest onto an exposed ridge that presents breathtaking views of 4 of the 5 highest mountains in the world. You can’t get a view like this anywhere else. The jungles in the lowland house an array of rare flora and fauna that you never knew existed. Singalila National Park is one of the few places on the planet where you can get a glimpse of the Red Panda. Though there are only known to be about 32 of these elusive critters in the park, you may also spot the Himalayan black bear, leopard, pangolin, wild boar, chinkara, barking deer, and dozens of bird species. You can also expect to hike through verdant forests of bamboo, rhododendron, and oak trees. Few visitors trek in Singalila National Park, so you’ll find peace and quiet on the trail. The highlight of the trek is reaching the Singalila Ridge, which straddles the border of Nepal and India. Behold the snowy vastness of the East Himalayas. The eye-popping vista includes the peaks of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. Quaint villages and deep valleys below the ridge add to the grandeur. Whatever your expectations are, the Singalila Ridge Trek will fulfil them, and then some. Trek Itinerary : Day 01 : Drive from Darjeeling to Rimbeek and Trek to Gurdum via dense forest trail Trek Distance: 10 km | Trek Duration: 5.6 hours | Altitude Gain: 2,286 Mt. to 2,438 Mt. Day 02 : Trek from Gurdum to Sandakphu via Hattitar Trek Distance : 13 km | Trek Duration : 7 hours | Altitude Gain : 2,438 Mt. to 3,636Mt Day 03 : Trek from Sandakphu to Phalut via Sabargram Trek Distance : 21 km | Trek Duration : 7.8 hours | Altitude Descend : 3,636Mt to 3,600 Mt Day 04 : Trek from Phalut to Gorkhey Trek Distance: 14 km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude Descend: 3,600 Mt to 2,346 Mt Day 05 : Trek from Gokhey to Timburey via Ramam Trek Distance: 15 km | Trek Duration: 7 hours | Altitude Descend: 2,346 Mt to 1,996 Mt Day 06 : Trek from Timburey to Srikhola 5km and Drive back to Darjeeling 4 hour.

The day hike near the Darjeeling valley begins with a 6am wakeup, and be back in Darjeeling around 5pm. After departing from the hotel, we take a 2.5-hour drive through Manayvhanjang to reach Dhotrey, which is situated at an altitude of 8,500 feet. Captivated by the vibrant rhododendrons and forest blossoms, we arrive in Dhotrey filled with excitement. This charming village is nestled among terraced hills. Here, we enjoy a local traditional breakfast before embarking on our trek through thick forests to Tonglu, located 6km away at 10,130 feet. 3,070mt Tonglu offers the most stunning vistas of the trek, and on clear days, you can view of the world's three tallest mountains: the Mount Kanchenjunga. Don't forget your camera, as these breathtaking mountain views are rare! After enjoying a healthy local meal at Tonglu, we begin our trek. The path leads us downhill through Meghma, allowing us to visit the Buddhist monastery before continuing the hike to the village of Lamhaydhura. This area hosts a small community of local mountain residents. We take a short tea break here before resuming our journey. Chitrey is our final stop, approximately 9 kilometers from Tonglu. Once there, we meet our driver and head back to Darjeeling, a one-hour drive, carrying with us fond memories of our Tonglu day hike.

Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Jorbaglow Motor Stand with trek going through a small cliffs and moved forward the lush green view on trekking routes and panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenzonga. 3. Climb through the rocky terrain, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful Tiger Hill View Point.