Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling




Description
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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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.
The repository of accounts from the thousands of years of Tibet's indigenous history and the centuries old Tibet - India relationship .
A must visit to explore the history of the legendary Hayden Hall Institute and its enterprising women!
Near the railway station is built in the style of Katmandu's Pashupatinath temple. It adds to the varied religious architectural styles of Darjeeling.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(62)
I was having a very tight schedule. They executed the tour as per my schedule. Ankit from Darjeeling Walks took me around. Very interesting informative and value for money. Thank you very much.
I would highly recommend Darjeeling Walks for anyone who hopes to get an immersive experience where you get to explore different aspects of the city, its history and its evolution. I had the privilege to take two walks with DW, the Summer Capital and the Culture Shock. Both walks were rich in their experience, where we walked up and down winding roads of the city to uncover a lot of its lesser known treasures, and our guide Ankit with his rich knowledge of the context was able to weave a cohesive narrative, making it a memorable experience! Highly recommended and cannot wait to come back for more walks with Darjeeling Walks!
Dear Arvind, Thank you so much for your generous appreciation :) We too hope to see you again on our walks and tours. With best travel wishes, Anirban and team
We really enjoyed this tour, and our guide was excellent. I would highly recommend. It was the perfect length and we really felt that we got a good sense of the history of Darjeeling.
Hi Alison, It was great fun to walk with you guys. We are really happy that you had an amazing time with us. We are hoping to seeing you again :) Best wishes, Anirban and team
Great walk very informative , very good English and excellent guide Ankin . Described many things that would go unnoticed
Dear Warren, We are equally happy and delighted that you enjoyed the walk. We hope to see you again on our tours and experiences. Thanks and regards, Anirban and team
Ankit our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Very good English. Would highly recommend Ankit and this walking company.
Dear Warren, This feels great :) We look forward to seeing you again on our tours and experiences. With best travel wishes, Anirban and team
Great guide Ankit. We learnt so much about the past and present history of Darjeeling. It was fascinating hearing from a local person. We had lunch and our tour ended up being 3 1/2hrs. A must do tour if you're in Darjeeling
Hi Elaine, We are delighted to learn that you had a great experience with Ankit :) Do come back and join us again! Best wishes, Anirban and team
Ankit was a super tour guide. He was very professional and knowledgeable and the tour covered many aspects of historic and current life in Darjeeling. The tour lasted for over 3 1/2 hours and we had a lovely lunch. We would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Ankit
Had an amazing tour with Sunny. This was our first time in Darjeeling and he had so much to share with us. We were running late and he was kind and accommodating. Darjeeling has incredible history and he brought it to life.
Dear Diane, We are glad and humbled to know that you had an amazing day with Sunny! We hope that you come back and see us again on our other tours and experiences. Wishing you a great week ahead! Anirban and team
I had an amazing experience exploring Darjeeling with Ankit. As a local, his knowledge of the town’s history is extensive and deeply insightful. Even though it was a Sunday and several sites were closed, Ankit went above and beyond to compensate. He provided incredible detail and patiently answered every single question I had. I'm also quite happy with the food selected for tasting, unique and yum :) The tour was originally slated for 2–3 hours, but Ankit generously extended the time to ensure I had a complete experience. I highly appreciate the organizers for proceeding with the walk even though I was the only attendee. It’s rare to find that level of commitment to customer satisfaction. Truly worth every penny—I’ll definitely be booking their other tours when I return!
Hello there, This is amazing! Exactly the way we wanted our Travellers to feel and experience, while we become storytellers. Great to learn about your experience. We really hope that you join us again on some of our tours. With best travel wishes, Anirban and team
Rab Rai was an amazing guide and good companion. From sunrise on Tiger Hill to the toy train, he imparted his extensive knowledge with clarity and conciseness. He is also a very good artist with great pictures of the landscape and the trains. He was a good companion as we navigated Darjeeling, stepping out of tourist activities to meet friends of friends and speak at St Paul’s School.
Dear Jill & David, Glad that you had a great time with Explorer Rabindra! We look forward to seeing you again on our tours and experiences. With Season's Greetings, Anirban and Team



