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India's classics.
The 15 best darjeeling tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
6-day Singalila Ridge trek from Darjeeling to Sandakphu for Everest to Makalu views, Nepal border crossings, meals, and local guides.
“A real trip highlight, the Singalila Trek from Darjeeling was exceptional, made even better by Adventures Unlimited’s careful organisation, brilliant guide (Tenzi), and thoughtful consideration. We were lucky with clear skies, and saw some oRead more”
Private guided Darjeeling Tonglu day trek at 6am with transport, breakfast and lunch, tea/coffee, and national park permits for Himalaya views.
“Really enjoyed this trek. We were able to get a view on Kanchanjunga at sunrise. Mr Pemba Sherpa was our guide and was very knowledgeable”
6-day Singalila Ridge trek from Darjeeling to Sandakphu, with expert guides, tea-house meals, and big Himalayan views for $460.
“It was very well organized and our experience was fantastic . The homestays selected were very good and we had a chance to experience the local flavor . Subhas took good personal care of us and we would highly recommend Asmita for anybody going for this trek”
Walk Darjeeling’s colonial-era landmarks with a guide, free-entry heritage stops, plus included snacks at Keventer’s and Glenary’s.
“The historical aspect of. British tea development and the comparison with Simla. The former commercial lively and busy, the latter retaining Surrey in the Himalayas. The locals didn’t want Brits to go fearing China: the Tibetans came as refugeRead more”
A private full-day Darjeeling highlights tour with 3am Tiger Hill sunrise, monasteries, zoo, cable car, tea views, and museums in an AC car.
“Lovely trip to the major sights in Darjeeling. Our driver was exceedingly patient and helpful. He helped make our experience in Darjeeling memorable. The sunrise at Tiger Hill was the best part, followed by the gorgeous hillside tea plantations north of the city.”
A private Kolkata highlights tour with an included Bengali lunch, Mother Teresa sites, Kumartuli artisans, a Jain temple, and a boat ride.
“Ging auf besondere Wünsche ein (Pet Market) Ansonsten Viele interessante Infos. Ist sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man wenig Zeit für Kalkutta hat.”
Tea Pluckers' Day in Darjeeling: ride to heritage estates, walk and hike, visit factories, taste tea, and enjoy lunch.
“Relaxing day with an excellent Guide (Sunny) and Driver (Kewal). Had a nice gentle walk from the Guest House to the Tea Factory. Learned about tea planting and watched the tea being plucked from the bushes. Then back to the Guest House for a delicious lunch al fresco. Then back to the Hotel”
Private early-morning Tiger Hill sunrise trip from Darjeeling with hotel pickup, air-conditioned ride, plus stops at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
“Save your money. This is essentially a pre-booked taxi. On arrival at Tiger Hill you’re pointed up a dark hill with no further instructions (luckily there’s a crowd). I highly recommend Tiger Hill, but would just get a taxi from a stand, will be 10x cheaRead more”
A 6-hour Darjeeling cultural and nature walk from Mall Road to monasteries, Tibetan crafts, and Himalayan views for $38.
“The tour was just what we wanted a little bit of a nature walk and it took in some of the parts of Darjeeling further from the centre with great views. We went to a few of the sites that are harder to find and not central. Nightingale park, the zoo and the HMI ,…”
A 2-hour Darjeeling food crawl with an English/Hindi guide, tea house stops, and Nepali-Tibetan-inspired tastings for $35.
“The tour was fun and insightful. It was a great deal”
Guided Tiger Hill sunrise hike from Darjeeling: pine trails, monastery stop, panoramic peaks, and a homestay Nepali breakfast.
“Ashwin was attentive from pickup to drop off, his knowledge was amazing , He was an unassuming genuine young man, we learnt so much from the experience , he took photos for us and involved us with the breakfast homestay. I would thoroughly Recommend this trip , we were also lucky as the weather was…”
7-day private tour from Siliguri to Gangtok and Darjeeling with hotel pickup, a private driver, and highlights like Tsomgo Lake.
“Very well planned trip. All hotels and cabs were really good, and the price quoting was very reasonable compared to others”
Darjeeling private full-day tour with hotel pickup, transport, Tiger Hill sunrise, and customizable guided stops. Tickets as needed.
“Nice weather but heavy traffic. Good places to visit and create memories with loved ones. Guide and drivers are not flexible and accommodative so more interested in completing the trip rather than ensuring a good experience.”
A 2-hour guided heritage walk in Darjeeling with English/Hindi guides, tea stories, local markets, and hidden lanes near Governor’s House.
“The guide went above and beyond. He was friendly, easy to understand, full of interesting facts and stories, and adapted the tour to what interested us.”
A 5-day Singalila Ridge trek from Darjeeling with sunrise ridgelines, big Himalayan views, included gear, meals, and private transport.
“Highly recommended for hiking and adventure lovers in Darjeeling.Recommended all trekking lovers to try their service.”
