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.
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.
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.
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.
Darjeeling was like a fresh breath of air for Ananya, when she first landed here. Lovingly known as Anna among her friends and peers. She has travelled to various nooks and corners of the town, walked up to the cliffs of Tiger Hill and woke up to the view of magnificent Kanchenjunga almost everyday. Amazingly it was the people she met and cultures that she came across, made her feel at home. So Ananya from Calcutta dreams to travel far with the mountains and beautiful hills of Darjeeling. With her immaculate ability to transform anything mundane to creatives makes her journey special. Anna's Darjeeling is Alice's Wonderland!
Hailing from the beautiful hills of Jalapahar, Yoksang commands in portrait and landscape photography. Needless to mention that his upbringing amidst the tranquil mountains emerged him intrepid. Yoksang specialises in Mountain Biking too. Ornated with numerous accolades, he is the newest addition to team Darjeeling Walks.
Amit was enthralled by the lorious landscapes, misty dense forests, quaint roadside shelters, and the ever-smiling faces on his very first visit to Darjeeling. The ever-changing mysteries of nature sprawling across the boundless mountains transformed his mind and set him up on the path to Nirvana. With half-a-decade-long banking and management experience, Amit now dedicates his heart and soul to this tranquil atmospheric town and its surrounding villages. Take a walk with him to explore Darjeeling at close quarters and fall in love with life once again!
Welcome to our nature trails. We are surrounded by 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 at this region of Eastern Himalayas.
The Darjeeling Mall 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 our signature walking tours, gastronomical tours, heritage tours and so more to discover the true spirit of the magnificent local cultures.
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.
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.
Here is your next leap. Pack your backpacks and join one of our adventure lovers to lead yourself to some of the best viewing points of the Himalayas. Find forests and birds build your abode. Camp where you find some of the best memories of your lifetime. Hike to the nearest uphill. Trek with the storytellers.
The erstwhile Summer Capital charmed the English. It added the feather of a Himalayan Hamlet to the crown and transformed the Summer Experience into a fully functional seat of Government and commerce.
The Tibetans are famed for their culinary arts. Originating from the mainland of Tibet, Nepal, and India settlers from Tibet brought their butter tea, tsampa so many exquisite delights that are mouthwatering and sumptuous. Today's Tibetans in the town bank on their traditional recipes, unlike any other ethnicities.
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!
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.
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.
The history is older than 1835. It is the Scepter of Lord Indra which flourished the hamlet with the 'dorje'. Discover the Land of Thunderbolt on a full day/half day guided tour and fall in love with the Darjeeling that has remained hidden from you so far.
Explore the Majesties. Walk the paths once traversed by the Maharajas and Ranis. Experience the Raj in the Hills. Dine-in a Kothi Bungalow. Treat your noon with a Royal High-Tea.
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. The village centers around a three centuries old Monastery, that was blessed by the Rajah of Sikkim and also hosted a Royal Palace once upon a time. Ayurvedic practices and Tibetan medicinal practices are often cultivated there by the residing Monks. A Lepcha farming village hosted by an abundance of nature also offers a great sighting of fireflies at night. Strolling in the village, camping inside the forest meadows, and hiking down to the river are also included in one, looking to experience the lesser Himalayas at their best.
Experience it as original as it can get. Meet a connoisseur from the valleys of Kathmandu. Scrumptious, Palatable, and Appetizing! Celebrate the best of Newar's Cuisine.
Home to around 200 species of birds, the Darjeeling Hills will mesmerise you with its varieties of Asian and migratory beauties. Rusty Bellied Shortwing, Mountain Imperial Pigeon, Rufous Throated Wren Babbler, Gold Naped Finch, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Darjeeling Woodpecker
are only to name a few. Check with our Explorers beforehand on weather & clothing.
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.
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.
Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country Songs, and On the Rocks! The vintage pubs of Darjeeling carry characters in them, which have evolved to institutions on themselves over time. Live music, always greeting hosts, and the fancy old chairs warming you up with their cozy cushions will remind you of the centuries gone.
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.
Discover the vast biodiversity that the Eastern Himalayan Valleys have to offer. Be a part of the social exercise that earns the livelihood for the villagers in the hills. Experiment and practice environmental applications that adhere to the sustainable development of the terrain.
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 to receive exclusive itineraries.
From the loops to the Official Emblem, DHR- A UNESCO World Heritage has an unparalleled legacy. Experience the engineering marvel of the nineteenth century with us. This tour is an official offering of the DHR in association with us.
After a sumptuous brunch, drive to a remote Himalayan hamlet and look forward to camp at a beautiful hill top view point.
Following the beautiful Sunset with warm, welcoming cups of Darjeeling Tea, indulge in Star Gazing alongside bonfire and local music.
Choose to stay in tent or in a homestay, however we always advise people to camp for the best experience.
Daring enough to travel for a year at a stretch? Dive into our composite itinerary and set off to live like a local.
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.
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.
Treat yourself with the best of Darjeeling's multicuisine customs and heritage. Join our gastronomical and culinary experiences to tantalise your taste buds.
The vast presence of farming villages in the Darjeeling hills gives us an unique opportunity to experience hands-on cultivation practices, and feel inclusive to the centuries old communities, that call Darjeeling their home.
Book an exclusive Darjeeling Farming Experience trip with us and cherish your nature-lover soul.
Fireflies Nights is a three nights four days trip. It starts with a drive to a farming village far off
the town, where we experience terrace farming and several organic cultivations, e.g., Green
peas, Suntala (Orange), Squash, Cardamom, et al. Chatting and living with farming
communities, first-hand opportunity to experience organic farming, self-sustainable
eco-living, amazing home-cooked food are highlights of this tour.
The highlight of the experience is moonlit walks amidst the forests to observe and
experience the illuminating fireflies, locally known as "Junkeri". Camp by the quaint valley to experience the most serene sky, while you are lit up by one of
the most beautiful ecological wonders.
It also offers a Multicultural Walk in the village to learn and explore the rich centuries old
heritage nestled between the Princely states of Sikkim and Nepal. A hands-on Cooking
Experience is an add-on! It is ideal for travellers, looking for shorter escapes from the town's hustle-bustle. The views
are breathtaking especially and also rated as one of our most sold, highly rated activities.
Lush green fields guarded by deep pine forests and mountain streams are visible throughout
the trip.
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Mar | April | May | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
Explore the epicenter of India - Tibet trade on foot! The sacred espionage for numerous royalties, and home to legendary Scottish Missionaries offers you one of the most unique habitat in a Himalayan subdivision. Discover the secrets behind hundreds of spies, invested by the British and many others. Discover the unique gems of Kalimpong exclusively with us!
This World Tourism Week, experience the best of Darjeeling with us.
The legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway brings you unique, experiential travelling alternatives in association with Darjeeling Walks. Join us in this one of a kind festivity and celebrate the heritage. Engage with the locals to preserve the intangibles and travel to the best of Darjeeling with us. You will find us located at Darjeeling & Ghum Railway Stations during the festival. For details & bookings kindly reach us at booking@darjeelingwalks.in.
We welcome you to come and join us on our Summer Capital Walk, to happen on Sat 25 Sep'21 starting 10 am from the Darjeeling Rly Station.
Our travellers are our artists.
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!
A Map of the Significant Heritage Sites in the Darjeeling town
The Land of the White Orchids offers a wonderful mix of ethnicities and tribes with diverse originations. Surrounded by centuries-old tea gardens, the European Missionaries transformed much of the town's architectural facade into colonial. Beneath resides the rich legends and tales of the ones that were its early inhabitants. Join us on foot to discover the multibranched stories of this beautiful hill town.
