Best Experiential Tour in Darjeeling
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Our Wisdom
Our Mission
Darjeeling Walks is created and established with a challenging hope of making a self sustainable and improved life in the hills through local employment, rejuvenation of indigenously grown art practices, cultural & historical places, re-development and maintenance of heritage and tourist attractions, taking utmost care of the great resources of natural surroundings and its inhabitants.
We, in this journey, want to rediscover the gateway to the once known Queen of the Hills and its warm, welcoming residents using tourism as a tool. The Darjeeling hills suffer from various issues including political turmoil, unemployment, lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of proper administration et al. With great wisdom, we aim to integrate local residents with tourists using alternative travel initiatives and minimise day-to-day constraints for the hills and its residents.
Anirban: Founder, Explorer
One who knows to travel knows the world better than most of us. Anirban is soul-searching his passion for travelling and discovering the unseen from the mainstream. He is followed by a passionate & ardent team of explorers who ensure your trails in and around Darjeeling as unique & experiential. Since the last decade, he has been an active trotter in the tourism industry. Besides travelling, he is a filmmaker.
Vaishali: Content & Media | Curator: Baithak in the Hills
A classical vocalist by profession, Vaishali is a passionate discoverer. She believes in solo exploration and sensitive analysis of her subjects. Coming from a strong background in literature studies, she carries a diversified portfolio. From theatre to music, cinema to travelling her interests fall in a wide range of themes and contents. She is an excellent writer and critic. She is also in the leadership of Baithak in the Hills: Musicians in Residence, a one-of-a-kind curated program to cultivate and celebrate indigenous traditions of music in the Eastern Himalayan Region. She often idealises a perfectionist through her works.
Martin: Artiste, Advisor
A true polymath. Martin Ferrabee from the U.K. is passionate about Railways besides an abundance of avocations. He'd love to call Darjeeling his second home. A Painter, Sketch - Artiste, Sculptor, Filmmaker, and an avid traveller. He has been kind enough to support Darjeeling Walks with his evocative artworks and valuable suggestions. Anirban's recent documentary "Ghumjeeling : A Meeting by the Railways" features him and his works as an Artiste.
Pallab: Creative Chief
An innovative designer by profession, Pallab is passionate about creating designs from real-life impressions and transforming them into purposeful representatives. He is a President Awardee in painting and designing. He is accredited internationally for his work in lifestyle design and branding. He is a National Institute of Design Graduate. He holds more than two decades of experience in product management. He is chiefly responsible for our branding and creative design.
Binodh: Explorer & Mountain Biker
Hailing from the foothills of Sikkim, Explorer Binodh is your ultimate resource for looking at the Higher Himalayas! From leading high-altitude walks in the alpine region across the Himalayas to leading immersive biking trails, Binodh takes you through alchemised experiences. Sign up with our specialised Himalayan Alchemy Trails and spend a great duration of travel with him!
Pravesh: Explorer, Eco Guide
The newest addition to the team, Pravesh is an expert mind on Himalayan Biodiversity and its extraordinary landscapes. Having worked with several Self Help Groups across villages of Darjeeling, his knowledge is commendable for his grassroots grasp over ecological subjects. He is an active follower and preacher of Sustainable Tourism Initiatives across this region. Follow him on a nature trail to discover the Darjeeling that has remained unseen by the mainstream.
Choose your essence
Experience Hands-on
Explore Authentic
Wonder around the heart of the hills
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The old town and around! You cannot but turn out a romantic here. Today's Darjeeling will make you feel inclusive no matter which part of the world you are from. Hop in on our signature walking tours, gastronomical tours, heritage tours and so more to discover the true spirit of the magnificent local cultures.
Take a trip to the worldly nature
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Welcome to our nature trails. We are surrounded by an abundance of rich and versatile ecology that is yet to be trotted. Jot down your itinerary with us and ramble around the legendary paths of landscaping beauty in this region of the Eastern Himalayas.
Specialised travel
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Pick up your theme and we will design your itinerary. We offer categories of specialised travel experiences based on architecture, culinary & cuisine, film & photography et al.
Elaborate Travelling
Discover Intricate
Memories of your home
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While you are away and far from home, choose a stay that offers the same comfort and opulence as you find in your next door. Hand-pick homestays in and around Darjeeling. Make new friends & family while traveling.
Make it more exciting
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Here is your next leap. Pack your backpacks and join one of our adventure lovers to lead you to some of the best viewing points of the Himalayas. Find forests and birds to build your abode. Find a camp where you find some of the best memories of your lifetime. Hike to the nearest uphill. Walk and hike with the storytellers.
Soulful
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Here's a way to pause, take a deep breath, and look at our beloved hills deep in insight. While you make yourself home, the landscape in front of you transforms in every time frame. Heal your inner ardours toward nature, wake up in bird songs, walk along the gentle streams, farm your favourite ingredients, and cook with a locale. Travel with one of our intrepid Explorers to observe life in the hills like no other.
Get in touch with one of our Explorers to ensure you are on the right tour
Pick your gem!
Summer Capital Walk
Tibetan Cooking Experience
Tibetan Cooking Experience
The former Summer Capital of the British Raj retains its original colonial facade. Take a walk to rediscover the quaint town hidden in the cacophonies of today’s Darjeeling.
Tibetan Cooking Experience
Tibetan Cooking Experience
Tibetan Cooking Experience
Darjeeling attracted the brilliance of spies and wisdom of the great Guru Rinpoche. Trotted by many Explorers and connected with the sacred Dorje - Vajra, the land of Thunderbolt mesmerises you with its many heroic legends and shared history of Indo-Tibetan Relationship.
Go for Gastronomy
Tibetan Cooking Experience
Go for Gastronomy
While the Brits escorted their fish n chips, the Tibetans brought in their Chebureki. Bongs hopped in with their spicy delicacies that everyone set their hearts on. Call upon the Darjeeling Tea - the best champagne of the world to rejoice after the meal. On this tour, eat as you have never eaten before!
Tea Pluckers' Day
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Go for Gastronomy
Oral accounts and letters say that literally, the vagabonds from across the seas came to make a fortune here. Darjeeling Tea furnished them more than they could imagine. The intangible quality of craftsmanship and skilled labour behind the success of this drink will make you envious to live their life for a day. Experience the behind the scenes of Darjeeling Tea like no other.
Walk in Peace
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Nature travel is rejuvenating. It is rewarding for oneself stuck in the hustle-bustle of the regular. Simplify your leisure travel by signing up on our village walks, farm, and nursery experiences. Witness the Kanchenjunga Range while walking across the pine ridges, tea forests, boutique nurseries, riverside farm stays, tiny Himalayan townlets et al.
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Land of Thunderbolt Walk
Choose to walk the monastic way! Discover the centuries-old monasteries and gompas hidden in the back alleys of Darjeeling town.
Culture Shock
Culture Shock
Culture Shock
While the wealthy English Lords and nouveau riche Europeans voyaged to far South Africa or Australia for a change, the poor and the ordinary could not. They suffered in the heat and humidity of Calcutta for decades before Darjeeling was settled.
The Brits found it reasonable enough for a change after a lot was invested to scale it up.
Initially inhabited by the Lepchas, also known as the Rongpas, Darjeeling has served as home to Nepalis, Tibetans, Bengalis, Germans, Jews, Parsis, Marwaris, Chinese, Europeans et al.
Wrong Routes
The Imperial
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Take a glimpse into the Royal Quarters of the Darjeeling Hills. Indulge into the old' world charm with enthralling snippets from the glorious past.
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Surrounded by absolute wilderness, located amidst a historical village set up by the once Rajah of Sikkim, this experience offers a multilayered solitude in the Darjeeling hills. Comprising of guided meditation, healing sessions, yoga, chanting, music therapy, farming experience, cooking experience et al, this offering is a complete paradise for people looking for peace while experiencing the slow life in the hills.
Meet a Newari Chef
Healing in the Himalayas : A Wellness Retreat in a far-off village in the Darjeeling Hills
Himalayan Bird Watching
Chance upon interacting and cooking with an expert house chef from Darjeeling.
Himalayan Bird Watching
Himalayan Bird Watching
Himalayan Bird Watching
Fall in love with the sensational singing beauties of the hills. Take a stroll through their nature homes adorned with unperturbed greenery and bird songs.
Darjeeling on Bike
Himalayan Bird Watching
Darjeeling on Bike
Explore thrilling Mountain Biking routes alongside serene Forest Hikes. Spend a pleasant Spring night in a riverside tent amid nowhere. Listen to beautiful mountain streams while you take a walk to immerse yourself in nature.
Budget Wheels
Himalayan Bird Watching
Darjeeling on Bike
Travelling solo? Why not ride a bike instead of a vehicle? Travel with a local on a motorbike. Save some bucks while travelling and experience the true essence of the terrain in its raw and untamed.
On the Rocks
Himalayan Ecological Tour
Travellers in Residence
Say Cheers to Darjeeling! Explore the dynamic music scenes of the hills while hanging out in search of great vibes and groovy tunes.
Travellers in Residence
Himalayan Ecological Tour
Travellers in Residence
Imagine residing in a forest as long as you want to. Discover the artiste in you that was once lost. Create from the existing and mundane. Collaborate with us to give birth to something sustainable and for other travellers to remember you by. We are inviting individuals with a flair for things to live with us, design, and produce.
Himalayan Ecological Tour
Himalayan Ecological Tour
Himalayan Ecological Tour
A fine and relaxed way of observing life in the hill villages! Be a part of an attempt to restore the attention and faith toward local traditions and cultural legacies.
Himalayan Alchemy Travel
Himalayan Alchemy Travel
Himalayan Ecological Tour
Transform your routes to legendary ones. Walk the trails once traversed by the lionhearts. Explore what has been read in fairy tales so far. Email us for passionate travel in the Himalayas.
The DHR Experience
Himalayan Alchemy Travel
Himalayan Stargazing
Experience the wonder world of the good ol’ Darjeeling Himalayan Railways.
Himalayan Stargazing
Himalayan Alchemy Travel
Himalayan Stargazing
Embark on a dreamlike journey to the mighty Himalayan skies. Sign up for an insightful and captivating sky-watching experience and storytelling!
Community Travel Initiatives
Baithak in the Hills
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Darjeeling Farming Experience
A Story of indigenous traditions of music and its related practices. Celebrate the lives and cultures of beautiful Eastern Himalayan villages from the Darjeeling Hills.
Darjeeling Farming Experience
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Darjeeling Farming Experience
Escape the maddening crowd of the town and indulge in perfect countryside travel delights. Indulge in farming with the villagers.
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Treat yourself with the best of Darjeeling's multicuisine customs and heritage. Join our gastronomical and culinary experiences to tantalise your taste buds.
Fireflies Nights
Community Heritage Program
Celebrate local cuisines on our food tours
Experience Junkeri, aka fireflies amidst the moonlit forests! Take a break from the hustle and bustle for a rejuvenating Himalayan forest experience by the night.
Work from Hills
Community Heritage Program
Community Heritage Program
We welcome professionals - stuck at home to travel and experience the Queen of the Hills with us. With dedicated high speed internet support, each and every traveller will have access to an affordable bundle to travel amid their working rosters.
Community Heritage Program
Community Heritage Program
Community Heritage Program
In this series of initiatives, we aim to restore the consciousness of every travller and resident toward the primeval heritage of Darjeeling and its surrounding region through educational and awareness-building activities.
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
A Map of the Significant Heritage Sites in the Darjeeling town
Darjeeling & Kalimpong for kids
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
A perfect treat for your traveller kids!
Introducing | Darjeeling Walks for Kids |
Travelling is truly a great method to learn and experience the world around us. We are super excited to take this opportunity to offer the children an exposure of a lifetime. A programme to experience Darjeeling and Kalimpong as a local. A true social exercise to indulge in!
Kurseong Heritage Walk
Treasure Hunt of Darjeeling town
Fellowship Opportunities
Explore an exquisite blend of heritage, nature, food, and culture in the less popular transit town of Kurseong.
Fellowship Opportunities
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Fellowship Opportunities
Just passed out of the University?
If you are a history lover or a heritage buff or if nature fascinates you and travelling transforms you to the best version of yours, here's an opportunity for you to materialise all of these into one wholesome exposure!
Apply today!
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Daring enough to travel for a year at a stretch? Dive into our composite itinerary and set off to live like a local.
Darjeeling Walks Souvenirs
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Twelve months in Darjeeling
Our Travellers are our Artists. Through our tours and experiences, we guide people to explore the hills on a profound level. They possess a genuine curiosity to observe every intricate aspect of the beloved Darjeeling and channel their inspirations into artistic creations. As custodians of their transformative journeys, we curate souvenirs that encapsulate not only the beauty of the hills but also serve as cherished mementos of our shared time together. Interested in joining? Simply approach our Explorer during your tour.
Indigenous Community Integration
Rural Heritage Initiatives
A Closer Look at the Original Inhabitants of the Hills
Mayel Lyang Heritage Trail
Newar Heritage Trail
Khambu-Rai Heritage Trail
Gurung Folk Trail
Dhimal Cultural Heritage Trail
Kami Viswakarma Trail
Bespoke Tours
A Closer Look at the Original Inhabitants of the Hills
Limbu Community Trail
Sherpa Village Trail
Tibetan Festival Trail
Bhutias of the Darjeeling Himalayas
Mangar Community Trail
Tamangs of the Darjeeling Himalayas
Preservation and Showcase of any ICH is curated according to the UNWTO Guidelines
Awards & Accolades
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