THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular darjeeling tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Hike the Singalila Ridge from Darjeeling toward Sandakphu for big Himalayan views, rhododendron forests, and homestyle comfort for about 6 days.
Most Popular“We had a great time in Darjeeling. The guide adapted the tour to our physical needs and availability. Communication with Catherine was smooth throughout, and she made sure everything went well. The stay high up in the mountains was very pleasant, definitely a must in India!”
Guided Tonglu day trek from Darjeeling with private transport, breakfast and lunch, permits, and Himalayan views. Start at 6am.
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Explore Darjeeling’s colonial past on a 2–3 hour guided walk with clock tower, clubs, churches, photo studio, and included snacks.
“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”
Darjeeling in one day by private air-conditioned vehicle with Tiger Hill sunrise, monasteries, zoo, tea gardens, ropeway, and more.
“Chattra was assigned to us by the driver and he was extremely helpful. He was flexible with time and allowed us to do the tour according to our preferences as my partner and I decided to leave out some things from the package in order to thoroughly enjoy other sites. He also made great recommendations…”
Private Calcutta highlights with a guide, air-conditioned comfort, authentic Bengali lunch, Mother House, Jain Temple, Kumartuli, 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: estate and factory visits, forest hike, tea tasting, and lunch with unlimited tea, with pickup.
“Walking inside the tea estate was wonderful. To stop at different stations along the way to the factory was very interesting(dispensary, school). Our guide sunny was flexible and explained many customs to us. Guide at tea estate was Read more”
Private 5-day Gangtok and Darjeeling tour with Tsomgo Lake, Tiger Hill sunrise, and classic monasteries, plus 3-star hotels and breakfast.
“It was an amazing stay with great view of river plus the area was located in a peace which we liked a lot and i would like to mention the name of reception girl Ms Neha she was a great person plus very helpful and cooperative thank you so much for providing us with great…”
Scenic Darjeeling to Mirik day trip: tea estates, border viewpoint, and Samandu Lake paddle boats, all in an A/C private vehicle.
“We had a lovely trip with stunning views. Our driver was very safe and accommodating. Nice to get out and see what is around Darjeeling.”
Private sunrise trip from Darjeeling to Tiger Hill with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, plus 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 guided walk in Darjeeling linking monasteries, local villages, and big Himalayan views for $38.
“Me and my partner had an incredible time on this tour. Although no-one else had booked on the tour, we felt completely at ease with Dawa, our tour guide. He was so friendly and even took us to the Happy Valley Tea Estate and a good local restaurant for momos. It was the perfect amount…”
Private 7-day Siliguri trip covering Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Pelling, Darjeeling, sunrise at Tiger Hill, plus monasteries and waterfalls. Includes breakfast.
“My wife and I went on a 8 day/7 night tour of Darjeeling and Sikkim private tour. It was organized by We Care Holidays. Our contact was Ms. Antra Rai.”
A 2-hour guided Darjeeling food crawl with Nepali and Tibetan flavors, tea stops, and 5+ tastings for $35, with a chatty bilingual guide.
“The tour was fun and insightful. It was a great deal”
4 a.m. Tiger Hill sunrise with a guided hike through forests and villages, plus a homestay breakfast and a monastery visit.
“Very good guide. But hotel pickup was included in the certificate, but there was no way to enter the details. Instead, a meeting point was provided. It would have been a half-hour walk at night. The chatbot is unhelpful, and emails remain unanswered. Only after a phone call could the pickup be clarified. Cancellations were…”
A fast, well-guided hike from Darjeeling to Tonglu with permit support, village walks, and weather-dependent Everest-area views.
“My husband and I did a one day trek to Tonglu with Adventures Unlimited and we couldn’t be happier! The entire team was super friendly and helpful from start to finish. The trek itself was also incredible with amazing views. Abishek, our guiRead more”
A 2-hour guided Heritage & Cultural Walk in Darjeeling with old-city lanes, Governor’s House stories, and tea cultivation to tasting.
“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.”
From the Kathmandu Valley to Everest Base Camp, and every trail between.
