Why choose this Darjeeling tour ?
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.
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What makes Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the oldest Photography Studios of Darjeeling started in 1927. Its walls are decorate with panoramic photographs of the town from different periods.
Before you reach the Mall, this is one of the best places to experience handcrafted curios.
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.
The home to the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that started its journey back in the 1870s.
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.
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.
Home to one of the legendary figures of the Indian Independence Movement. Stepped in rich legacies of the revolutionary movement in Darjeeling.
Tour Description & 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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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Darjeeling Walks.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
