Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling

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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   Darjeeling Clock Tower

   30 min

   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.

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   Stop 2

   30 min

   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.

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   Stop 3

   15 min

   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.

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   Stop 4

   30 min

   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.

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   Stop 5

   15 min

   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.

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   Stop 6

   15 min

   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.

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   Stop 7

   15 min

   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.

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   Darjeeling Mall

   15 min

   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.

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   Stop 9

   10 min

   One of the oldest Photography Studios of Darjeeling started in 1927. Its walls are decorate with panoramic photographs of the town from different periods.

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    Stop 10

    10 min

    Before you reach the Mall, this is one of the best places to experience handcrafted curios.

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    Stop 11

    10 min

    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.

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    Stop 12

    15 min

    The home to the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that started its journey back in the 1870s.

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    Stop 13

    20 min

    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.

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    Stop 14

    15 min

    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.

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    Stop 15

    20 min

    Home to one of the legendary figures of the Indian Independence Movement. Stepped in rich legacies of the revolutionary movement in Darjeeling.

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    Stop 16

    30 min

    The repository of accounts from the thousands of years of Tibet's indigenous history and the centuries old Tibet - India relationship .

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    Hayden Hall

    15 min

    A must visit to explore the history of the legendary Hayden Hall Institute and its enterprising women!

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    Dhirdham Temple

    10 min

    Near the railway station is built in the style of Katmandu's Pashupatinath temple. It adds to the varied religious architectural styles of Darjeeling.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.