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Darjeeling Heritage Tour: Explore Colonial and Cultural Roots
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Darjeeling
Embark on a captivating Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling and explore the rich cultural and historical legacy of this charming hill town in the Eastern Himalayas.
Embark on a captivating Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling and explore the rich cultural and historical legacy of this charming hill town in the Eastern Himalayas.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Darjeeling Clock Tower - 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.
- Darjeeling Clock Tower - 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.
What's Included
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
- Anything that you buy on your own
- Anything that you buy on your own
Additional Information
Darjeeling retains a rich mosaic of Colonial, Lepcha, Tibetan, Bhutanese, tribal, and multi-ethnic lineages. This diverse community, coupled with its strategic location, made it the favored Summer Capital for the British during their reign in India. Present-day Darjeeling, nestled in the enchanting valleys of the Eastern Himalayas, offers a unique…
Darjeeling retains a rich mosaic of Colonial, Lepcha, Tibetan, Bhutanese, tribal, and multi-ethnic lineages. This diverse community, coupled with its strategic location, made it the favored Summer Capital for the British during their reign in India. Present-day Darjeeling, nestled in the enchanting valleys of the Eastern Himalayas, offers a unique cosmopolitan blend unparalleled by any other hill station in India. Its tranquil scenic allure, along with its friendly, inviting inhabitants, leaves a lasting impression upon each visit. Our tours promise to immerse you in the legacy of its golden era and the splendid natural marvels that earned it the title ‘Queen of the Hills’ by the British.
Location
Darjeeling
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Sgo7911jx
Oct 19, 2024
Must be at the top of your preferences in Darjeeling - We have been to Darjeeling many times previously. But, we really got the real 'taste' of the place with Anirban and Darjeeling Walks, while we meandered through the streets of the city, immersed in it’s intricate stories during the Heritage Walk..
An experience much recommended!
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Anantht84
Jun 27, 2024
Great introduction to the region of Darjeeling; Warm & caring team! - When you travel to a new place, I believe the best takeaway you can have are interactions with people who are passionate about the history, & future, of the place. That is exactly what you get with the folks at Darjeeling Walks.
We had the pleasure of interacting with Anirban and meeting with Sunny. It was a fantastic experience! We spent a great morning travelling around with Sunny - his caring attitude & passion for the region only matched by his photography skills :) Also, gratitude to them to be able to make changes to the itinerary to suit us, since we were travelling with an infant.
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Dasgupta105
Jun 3, 2024
Fantastic historical tour of Darjeeling - This was a magnificent historical tour conducted by Darjeeling walks . Thoroughly enjoyed . Sunny and Sailen were marvellous. If you want to explore colonial heritage this is the tour you need to avail .
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Dreamer61231457039
Apr 4, 2024
A must have experience in Darjeeling! - Anirban is a treasure trove of information on Darjeeling. We walked and chatted about the socio-cultural evolution, history, etymology, heritage and a lot more about Darjeeling, it couldn’t have been better!
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Umapad
Mar 20, 2024
Great experience!! - Ranindra had sound knowledge of Darjeeling’s history. He was very good in handling a family with both old parents and young kids. He would patiently answer any questions and was happily accommodating requests from traveling parents. We definitely enjoyed the momos at the tiny local restaurant with him.
Overall I would highly recommend anyone traveling to Darjeeling to do this on first day to get to know Darjeeling better.
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Heather
Feb 13, 2024
Highly recommended: interesting and fun - We took two tours with Sunny, the Summer Capital tour and the Culture Shock tour. The Summer Capital tour included wonderful access to Darjeeling Gymkhana, St. Andrew’s Church, and much more. The Culture Shock tour brought us to the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center and to a tea estate located home stay with breathtaking views of where Nepali pluckers have gathered the “champagne of teas” over years, and much more. Sunny answered dozens of questions, bought us such interesting people to learn from, and, since it was off season, came up with choices so we could decide what to go see. He was engaging and had a great sense of humor. He thoughtfully walked at our pace. Highly recommended. Bhakta was an exceptional driver, prompt, kind, careful and skilled. We ended up hiring him to drive us back to Siliguri and were glad we did.
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Road63848886341
Dec 13, 2023
Darjeeling Walking Tour - Anirban was a great guide. He was informative and a great storyteller. He answered all our questions. A very enjoyable experience and a 'must do' if you come to Darjeeling.
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Muggabean
Nov 18, 2023
An excellent guided experience - We did several tours with Anirban as our guide. These included town walks in each of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok. Also an excellent cultural music and food and plantation walk. And a visit to a high altitude lake near Gangtok.
Anirban was an excellent guide, combining in depth knowledge of the history and area with a friendly and professional manner.
His local knowledge and recommendations were first rate.
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Cosmopolitan601723
Nov 6, 2023
Outstanding Darjeeling trip - We spent three delightful days in Darjeeling in October 2023. (We are in our 70s and experienced travelers, including in India.) The trip was organized for us by Darjeeling Walks. Anirban, the founder, was extremely helpful with the planning and made all the reservations (hotel, airport transfers, tickets, and so on). Our guide during the three days, Sunny, was a pleasure. He is knowledgeable and very pleasant, and took us to two excellent tea plantations, the museum at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Tibet Museum, and on a walking tour of the town – all of which were terrific! He also introduced us to momos and thukpa, two special culinary delights from the hills. The driver, Namgel, was also excellent, and managed to get us to the train station for the “toy train” ride despite the Darjeeling traffic. The Darjeeling Walks team made it a truly memorable trip.
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Edward_d
Mar 17, 2024
An interesting tour of past events - The historical aspect of. British tea development and the comparison with Simla. The former commercial lively and busy, the latter retaining Surrey in the Himalayas. The locals didn’t want Brits to go fearing China: the Tibetans came as refugees. Gymkhana club preserved Empire in Victorian Brown paint and very welcoming. To reinforce the history we met at the Oxford Bookstore!
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