Tours and Trip Packages to Darjeeling in Spring 2024/2025

“I can be lazy when it comes to writing reviews, but on this occasion it is only right to call out Sangay who was my guide in Singalila National Park recently. His in-depth knowledge of the route and fascinating insights into the places along the way were second to none! I highly recommend his services for anyone considering this trek.”

“I took a trekking tour with this tour agencythat covered around 10-12 miles through the Himalayan foothills through Tonglu and Tumbling. I went around mid-February. This area is incredibly beautiful, there are rolling green hills, cloud capped peaks, good views of the snowy Himalayas which feel so close, and also small houses and huts that serve as both posts for travelers and homes for those that live in the surrounding region. I think its safe to say that this was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I absolutely loved this trekking tour - not just because the surrounding landscape was so beautiful but because our guide was so knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and history of the region. He taught us things about the wildlife and the kinds of plants that grew there, about the hidden temples/monasteries and Buddhist writings, flags, and monks that you will find all over. The trek also covers a lot of ground - because it lasts a full day you have time to stop and appreciate all these things. On a clear day - you will get a view of Mt Everest. It was a little cloudy at the exact time we were passing by the spot you were able to get a view. However, a couple trekkers who left earlier on a similar tour with a different guide got a great picture on their camera. Our guide was also a really good guy. Unfortunately I forget his name but it was Subash who set up the tour for us. He taught us about the history of the region, shared his views on its future and helped us talk to people there to learn more about them. He also treated us to a really delicious breakfast in the mountain town before heading out. He told me he was a very serious mountaineer and was planning to study in Seattle for a more ambitious climb the next year. I think it was quite dark when I got back. I forget the time but it was late and I remember being tired. I was with 3 of my friends and they were fast asleep. He gave us green Buddhist sashes with markings on them and they were very beautiful. I really liked this company because the whole experience was very personal. There were times we would just walk for a long time in silence. They really want you to experience everything first hand and for yourself. I believe its because they love the region so much, and they want everyone to love and experience it too. One of the best days of my life.”

“What a trip! We dropped in to see Subash (business owner) who put our tour together the afternoon before. Dawa Lama was our guide and he was nothing short of excellent! We ask a LOT of questions and he was patient, knowledgable and nothing went unanswered. One of us has serious intolerance to lots of food - Dawa made sure everything was cooked separately for us to cater for this everywhere we went which meant we stayed well throughout. He picked us up when we fell over and even rescued our bag when it shot off the trail down the mountain! Dawa picked the best bits of the normal 5 day hike and made sure we did the highlights ... a lot of the early part of the trail is on 4x4 tracks so Day One we hired one of the land rovers who drove us up to Tumling ... we hiked from Tumling to Garibas then drove up to around 3km short of Sandakphu to hike up. We had the clearest view the next day of the mountains. Dawa organised a birthday cake and candles and then we set off for two days hiking the black forest all the way down to Rimbick which is just beautiful! The accommodation organised through Subash was excellent considering the limited resources on the ridge. The two home stays were really really welcoming and there is loads of opportunity to chat to other hikers in the evening. Dawa always introduced us to the owners and is so friendly to everyone we came across on the trails meaning we chatted to farmers and porters learning even more about local life. We are not about big ticket travelling or head down hiking - we go to places to walk, look up, enjoy and learn - Dawa and Subash understood what we wanted and delivered 110%!!! Few tips ... you have to carry your own gear, pack light and pack warm ... it is very cold at night and at sunrise. Take one set of walking clothes and a long sleeve t-shirt to sleep in. The tour company provide sleeping bags but we took our own inners. We took our own walking poles and these were a god send but it depends on how strong your knees are! Book with this company and ask for Dawa as your guide ... you wont be let down!!! Thanks guys for such a memorable trip ... we will be back.”