Our 9 Favourite Darjeeling Trekking Tours

1.Singalila Trek from Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $476Our pick

Trek the Singalila Ridge from Darjeeling with a local guide such as Tenzi, Jigme, or Nikhil. Cross between India and Nepal, hike through Singalila National Park, and look for Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu. The six-day private trip includes transport, meals, tea, guesthouses, and a sleeping bag.

“We had a great time in Darjeeling. The guide adapted the tour to our physical needs and availability. Communication with Catherine was smooth throughout, and she made sure everything went well. The stay high up in the mountains was very pleasant, definitely a must in India!”

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2.Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120

Leave Darjeeling at 6:00 am for a private guided trek to Tonglu, with views toward Kanchenjunga and Everest on clear days. Your guide handles navigation, permits, and pace, while private transport, breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee are included. Guides may include Sangay, Dawa Lama, Rupesh, or Tamang.

“The trek was very good. The lodge was comfortable. Rupesh, our asigned guide was excelente. Thanks for the Time shared.”

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3.Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $460

This six-day private trek links Darjeeling with Gurdum, Sandakphu, Phalut, Gorkhey, and Timburey. You hike the Singalila Ridge near the Nepal border, sleep in tea houses and homestays, and travel with a local guide such as Pemba, Rupesh, or Tenzi when available. Shared jeep transfers, vegetarian meals, tea, permits, and basic first aid are included.

“The seven-day trek with Pemba (guide) and Anup (porter)”

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4.Mystic Darjeeling to Tonglu Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $118

Start with pickup in Darjeeling, drive to Dhorey, and hike 9 km uphill to Tonglu for possible views of Everest and four of the world’s highest peaks. After local food, walk 10 km downhill through Sherpa villages and forests to Chitrey. Abhishek and the Adventures Unlimited team lead this private trek.

“My husband and I did a one day trek to Tonglu with Adventures Unlimited and we couldn’t be happier! The entire team was super friendly and helpful from start to finish. The trek itself was also incredible with amazing views. Abishek, our guiRead more”

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5.5-Days Singalila Ridge Trek in Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $460

Walk the Singalila Ridge from Dhotrey toward Sandakphu and Phalut with private transport, four nights of lodging, meals, poles, a head torch, and a GoPro. Guides such as Rakesh and Sekhar have led past departures, while the route offers views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga.

“Good 5 days trek to singalila ride,we bookbthe trek at darjeeling but everything was arranged in short notice which was excellent. Rakesh is great guide to trek with.Highly recommended.”

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6.Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $23Best value

Meet your English and Hindi-speaking guide at Jorebungalow Motor Stand for a walk through Darjeeling’s forest tracks and tea country toward Tiger Hill. Expect mountain air, local stories, flora and fauna, and wide Himalayan views when weather allows. The advertised outing is about two to three hours, though the route may extend farther.

“Excellent tour guide. Seriously awesome. I am a solo traveler who wanted an opportunity to explore Darjeeling's beautiful landscape. The tour guide arrived on time, was very friendly, and spoke excellent English. I also got an opportunity to praRead more”

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7.Sandakphu Singalila Ridge Trek – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 days · from $346

Join a private, English-guided six-day trek from Darjeeling to Sandakphu and Phalut. Walk through Singalila National Park, sleep in tea houses and trekkers’ huts, eat simple vegetarian meals, and reach a ridge with views of four of the world’s five highest peaks.

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8.4-Day Sandakphu Private Trek with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $344

You’ll trek from Darjeeling through Singalila National Park to Tonglu, Sandakphu, Timburey, and Sirikhola with a certified local guide. The $344.72 private trip includes SUV transport, homestay accommodation, meals, walking poles, a head torch, and GoPro footage. Expect basic facilities, early starts, and weather-dependent mountain views.

“Hands down, "The Best" trekking experience with such a professional group of people.”

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9.Singalila Ridge Trek, Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $550

You’ll spend eight days walking the Singalila Ridge from Mane Bhanjang to Rimbik, crossing Indian and Nepali sections of the trail, sleeping in mountain villages, and reaching Sandakphu and Phalut. Expect forest paths, long ridge walks, basic accommodation, included meals, a mountain guide, permits, and private transport.

“Nice views on trek. Trail was busted up and half washed away in parts. Guide was exceptional.”

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