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Darjeeling holds onto ancestries of rich Colonial, Lepcha, Tibetan, Bhutanese, tribal, and multi-cultural heritage, cultures. Its skilled ethnicities and geographical location served the British the Summer Capital, which they dreamt of living in during their rule in India. Today's Darjeeling, lying in the romantic valleys of the beautiful Eastern Himalayas presents you with a cosmopolitan mix like no other hill town in India. Its serene natural beauty combined with its lovely, welcoming, and warm people make you nostalgic every time you step in. Our tours will make you experience the saga of its heydays and the best of nature's wonders that once made the British call it the Queen of the Hills.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before you make yourself there, our tour leader will ensure that our meeting is on time and successful. We will inform you well and advance in case there is any change in the meeting point due to any unavoidable circumstances. See you on the tour!
Itinerary
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Built in the 1850 the famous Clock Tower houses the Darjeeling Town Hall. With its landmarking location the majestic clock boasts the town with its sweet and hourly reminder.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Started in 1868 for the British Planters and their families in Darjeeling, the Darjeeling Planters Club still carries the rich legacies from the colonial period. Besides various famous and infamous occasions, it has also served as starting points for some of the remarkable Mt. Everest Expeditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Built in May 1921, Darjeeling Head Post Office houses one of the oldest Post Offices of the region. It has also labelled as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The cozy, nostalgic reminder of Mr. Edward Keventer's dairy farm of Ghoom, this restaurant will impress you with its hearty breakfast and mouth-watering snacks beside an iconic viewpoint at the middle of the hill town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Once founded by an Austrian in Darjeeling, the bakery and tea room would encourage you to experience one of the best Sunsets in town. Its open cafeteria and bar are some of the best hangout places in Darjeeling.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Originally built in the 1843 this iconic structure holds onto memories of Lt. Gen A Lyod, believed to be the discoverer of Darjeeling. This was originally built as an Anglican Church along the Mall Road.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Established in 1909, the Darjeeling Gymkhana Club hosts over a century of glorious history and rich heritage. The club houses badminton courts, card rooms and an excellent library.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This is where the Winter Capital from its heydays houses the Government House - Raj Bhavan. Initially built by the British in 1840, it has changed its ownership to Maharaja of Coochbehar later on in the 1877. The Mall is the heartthrob of the town of Darjeeling. It houses various festivals and tourists activities across the year.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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One of the oldest Photography Studios of Darjeeling started in 1927. Its walls are decorate with panoramic photographs of the town from different periods.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Before you reach the Mall, this is one of the best places to experience handcrafted curios.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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With its typical hill style cottage architecture, this bookstore will catch your eyes for more than just books. It has an enormous collection of souvenirs that you can think of taking back for your loved ones or even for yourself.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The home to the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that started its journey back in the 1870s.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Just after crossing St. Columbas Church, we visit the Turnbull High School, one of the lesser known colonial schools in Darjeeling following the Nepali High School & Bishop's House.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This is the heartthrob of the Old British Market, Darjeeling Old Rly Station and the old British Ropeway. The best place to catch the hustle bustle of the town.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Home to one of the legendary figures of the Indian Independence Movement. Stepped in rich legacies of the revolutionary movement in Darjeeling.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The repository of accounts from the thousands of years of Tibet's indigenous history and the centuries old Tibet - India relationship .
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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A must visit to explore the history of the legendary Hayden Hall Institute and its enterprising women!
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Near the railway station is built in the style of Katmandu's Pashupatinath temple. It adds to the varied religious architectural styles of Darjeeling.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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