Pelling attractions

This experience takes you into the heart of the Darjeeling Hills, where you will explore some of the area's most charming attractions and vistas. As you move through the landscape, you can expect to encounter lovely tourist spots and scenic viewpoints that reveal the region’s mountain character. Along the way you will enjoy the wonderful mountain landscape and drive past rolling tea gardens. The route may include quaint village waterfalls and other small local sights, giving you a sense of the rural life and scenery of the hills. The trip is designed so you can soak up panoramic views, appreciate the greenery of the tea estates and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the villages as you travel.

Pelling is known for its long-standing Indian food culture, kept alive in small, thoughtful food joints passed down through generations. On this walking food tour you will be guided to these local eateries so you can taste dishes that reflect that heritage. The experience aims to give you a close-up look at how regional recipes have been preserved and served in the town. Along the route you will sample over five authentic, local dishes, savouring a range of flavours that showcase Pelling’s culinary traditions. As you move through the food stops, you will learn about the culinary heritage behind the dishes and meet the small vendors who keep these tastes alive. Come with an appetite: the tour is designed to be a generous tasting experience that should leave you with a memorable impression of Pelling’s food scene.

In Pelling, you will explore the town’s beauty and well-known sights while savouring local delicacies. A personal guide will accompany you and you will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car as you move between places of interest. Along the way you will visit scenic monasteries, temples and local markets. Your guide will share stories about the area’s history, culture and everyday life, giving context to what you see. You will taste regional food at local stops and have time to take photographs. The outing will leave you with a collection of treasured images and a pleasant sense of the place to take home.

In Yuksom, you'll explore a town known for its monastery, Buddhist heritage, temples and scenic lake gardens while accompanied by a private guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned car. Along the way your guide will lead you to important sights and provide local context about the area's spiritual traditions and gardened landscapes. You will visit Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls and Kathok Lake, and spend time at monasteries and the nearby temple areas. There will also be moments to wander local markets and stroll through lush gardens, taking in views and the peaceful atmosphere. Along the way you'll have plenty of opportunities to take photographs and leave with pleasant memories of the places you have seen.

In Pelling you will travel with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car to explore the area's best-known sights and local life. Along the way you will visit scenic monasteries and temples and wander vibrant local markets, hearing stories that explain the region’s history and culture. You will also have opportunities to try local delicacies as part of the experience. A highlight is a visit to the Buddha Park of Ravangla, also called Tathagata Tsal, near Rabong. Built between 2006 and 2013, the park centres on a 130-foot-high Buddha statue that dominates the setting and offers striking photo opportunities. The day will end with time to capture more memories and leave with a smile and photographs of the places you’ve seen.

In Pelling, this walking tour of the old town will introduce you to the city’s history, vibrant culture and everyday life through the voice of fun, entertaining storytellers. As you move through narrow streets and market corners, you’ll get a broad induction to Pelling — its people, key stories, useful fun facts and suggested must‑do things that help you feel rooted in the place. The walk blends clear historical explanation with curious anecdote. Along the way you’ll hear mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and even defunct royals. Guides will point out city highlights and also take you to hidden places and forgotten nooks that many visitors miss. You’ll see Pelling through local eyes and soak up the colourful atmosphere in an infotainment-style format, ensuring that you will not be bored while exploring beyond the typical tourist spots.

Darjeeling sits in the romantic valleys of the Eastern Himalayas and blends a rich mix of Colonial, Lepcha, Tibetan, Bhutanese, tribal and other multicultural heritages. As you move through the town, you will notice the echoes of its past as the British summer capital and the cosmopolitan character that sets it apart from other hill towns in India. Along the way, you will encounter its serene natural beauty and the warm, welcoming people who give the place its particular charm. The tours will take you through the cultural layers that shaped Darjeeling, helping you experience the saga of its heydays and the natural wonders that once made the British call it the Queen of the Hills. You will learn about local traditions and the varied ethnic skills that have endured here. Overall, you will explore a hill town where history and landscape meet, and where each visit may leave you nostalgic for its unique atmosphere.

In Darjeeling you'll follow leafy nature trails and taste a little of the city’s hidden charm. Tall trees and broad hillside views will surround you, giving nature-lovers a brief dose of wilderness to refresh the spirit. The walk stays close to the landscape, with plenty of green scenery to enjoy as you move along. The journey begins at Jorbaglow Motor Stand and continues along a trekking route that threads past small cliffs and lush vegetation. Along the way you will pass rocky terrain and narrow passages as the path climbs. Panoramic views of Mt. Everest and Kanchenzonga open up on the route, and the walk leads up to the well-known Tiger Hill View Point. The combination of forested stretches, rugged sections and wide mountain vistas will shape the experience.

This experience centres on the five point attraction in Darjeeling. It offers a chance to spend a relaxed, enjoyable day on the premises, taking in the atmosphere that makes this site special to many visitors. You will have time to move around the area, appreciate the setting and soak up the local character. Along the way you may find moments that make the day memorable. The focus is on simply being at the five point in Darjeeling and enjoying what it offers; many travellers say they can have a wonderful day here and can even have the best time of their lives. The pace is unhurried, so you can explore at your own speed and linger where you choose.

In the forests around Darjeeling you will find village walks, farm visits and nursery trails that are designed to slow your pace and awaken your senses. You’ll wander along pine ridges and through tea gardens, pass boutique nurseries and riverside farms, and often catch the Kanchenjunga Range peeking on the horizon. As you move through dense woods and veiled meadows, shifting mist and the hush of quiet fields will shape a changing atmosphere. Along the way you’ll trace the silhouette of distant hills and step into Sherpa and Lepcha villages that live in largely self‑sustained ways. The experience will offer moments of tranquillity, cultural insight and close contact with the mountain landscape. The walk is rated easy to moderate.

The Darjeeling Singalila Ridge Trek! Just two hours from the city, the wonderful path begins. Though not a far drive from the city, the trail seems like it is in the middle of nowhere, as you traverse from ridge to ridge. The scenic Singalila Ridge connects the grand Himalaya of Nepal to India. The highlight of the trek is walking this ridge to Sandakphu (3,636 meters/11,929 feet), the highest point in West Bengal, where you get jaw-dropping views of the highest peaks on the planet.

This Gangtok Hill & Buddhist Monasteries Tour begins with your arrival at Bagdogra airport and a scenic road transfer to Gangtok. Once in the town you will have time to relax and soak up the local atmosphere and vibrant culture before setting out to explore the region’s spiritual sites and mountain scenery. Over the following days you will visit the renowned Rumtek Monastery and the peaceful Enchey Monastery, and see the falls at Bakthang. Panoramic views await at Tashi Viewpoint, while Ganesh Tok offers a hilltop temple setting. You will also have time to browse traditional goods at the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom. An excursion will take you to Tsomgo Lake and the nearby Baba Mandir, both set within the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary. Evenings include time to stroll along M G Road in Gangtok. On the final day you will leave Gangtok and return to Bagdogra, carrying the memories of the monasteries, viewpoints and mountain landscapes you experienced.

Local tales and written accounts recall how people came from across the seas to seek their fortune here, and Darjeeling Tea shaped many lives. Tea Pluckers' Day offers a close look at the craft and skilled labour behind this celebrated drink. The experience takes place at a tea garden or estate beyond the town, giving a behind-the-scenes view of tea production and the everyday routine of tea pluckers. You will visit one of the provider’s partner tea gardens, chosen according to real-time availability. The experience includes a packed breakfast with fresh fruit and organic Darjeeling Tea, a guided tour of the tea garden, a forest hike and walks through the estate, and a visit to a tea factory. Along the way you will taste Darjeeling teas and have lunch on the estate, experiencing the work and atmosphere that go into each cup.

This experience will take you into the heart of Darjeeling’s tea country and hilltop sights. You will travel from Bagdogra to Darjeeling and settle into your hotel. Early on the second day you will watch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak from Tiger Hill, then visit Ghoom Monastery, the Peace Memorial and the Batasia Loop. Along the way you will enjoy the town’s mountain atmosphere and views. You will also explore Darjeeling’s cultural and natural highlights, including the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center. Time in a local tea estate will let you delve into the region’s tea history and production. A Toy Train Joyride along the UNESCO World Heritage Site will add a charming, historic element to your visit. The experience concludes with your departure from Bagdogra airport on day three, leaving you with memories of Darjeeling’s landscapes, culture and tea heritage.

This experience takes you through the hills of Darjeeling to the spiritual landscapes around Gangtok. In Darjeeling you will visit tea estates and watch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak from Tiger Hill. Along the way you will explore Ghoom Monastery, see the animals at Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, and learn about the Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that shaped the region. As you continue towards Gangtok you will pass through Kalimpong and its colonial-era buildings, including the MacFarlane Memorial Church and Dr. Graham's Homes. In Gangtok you will spend time at Tsomgo Lake and the nearby Baba Mandir, and visit important landmarks such as Rumtek Monastery, Tashi Viewpoint and Ganesh Tok. The tour links natural scenery, local heritage and religious sites, giving you a rounded sense of both Darjeeling’s tea country and Gangtok’s cultural and spiritual life.