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BestTour&TrekOperatorsinDarjeeling

TourismisoneofthemaindriversofeconomyinDarjeelingandthereforeit
is obvious that there will be plenty of tour operators & agents. Many of
them are specialized in the area of adventure tourism including treks
& hikes, and some even offer white water rafting, mountain biking and
otheractivitiesalongwithgears&equipment.

Offering tours has become one of the common & easy occupations in
Darjeeling.Whilethiscanbeagreatadvantagefortourists,theflipsideis
some very low quality operators have also come into play. In my section
below, I have tried to review the well known operators in Darjeeling who
havebeenprovidingservicesforthelastseveralyearsandhavedonewell
so far. My evaluation is based on the quality of guide, the vehicle, the
equipment and the gears they provide for the tours and adventure
activities, and also the credentials they have acquired over the past years
ofoperation.

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Update Jan 2016: Paragliding is presently suspended in Darjeeling but

availableinKalimpong.HotAirBalloonisnolongeroperatedinDarjeeling.
Rafting is limited due to low rapids at Teesta and run mostly by local
operatorsatTeestaBazaar.

Tours,Treks&AdventureActivityOperators

ThefollowingoperatorsofDarjeelingarespecializedinadventuretourslike
treks, white water rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, sports rock
climbingetc.

AshmitaTrek&Tours
Subash Tamang runs this outfit in Darjeeling. He is a smiling and friendly
youngmanwhoisinsecondgenerationofthebusinessthatwasstartedin
1980byhisfather.Butbeinganadventurousandenterprisingcharacterall
hislife,Subashhonedhisskillsasatrekkingandtourguidebetween1998
and 2007. During this period he spent much of his time in Darjeeling,
BhutanandSikkimareas.HeorganizesgreattoursandtreksinDarjeeling
and Sikkim areas through his small team of skilled guides. He also has a
well established network to conduct adventure activities. His office is
locatedonZakirHussainRoad,23minuteswalkfromMall,Chowrasta.

Theirspecializationincludes:

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DarjeelingandSikkimtourpackages
Village,EcoTourism,BuddhistMonastery&Culturaltours
Sandakphu&PhalutTreks
DaytrekkinginSingalilarange
TreksfromYuksumincludingDzongri&GoechalatreksinSikkim
SingalilaNationalParkandSandakphu&PhalutJeepSafari
Cyclingdaytours.

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AshmitaTrek&ToursisapartnerofDarjeelingTourismCardandoffers
attractive discounts to card holders in trek packages & sightseeing
tours.

Location&Contacts:
AshmitaTrek&Tours
148Dr.ZakirHussianRoadNearS.PBunglow
Darjeeling,WestBengal734101,India
Office Phone: (0354) 2256050 Cell: +919733106312 Email:
subashtrek@gmail.com

OffroadAdventure
Thiseco&adventureoutfitisrunbySangaySherpa,anativeofDarjeeling
and an avid sport & adventure enthusiast. He worked in the Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling and subsequently garnered
many achievements in adventure sports like ranking 5th in National Sport
Climbing in 2005, working as instructors in various foundations and
institutes etc. They have modern equipment & gears, qualified guides
& instructors some of who are trained from Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute.Thecompanyoffersthefollowingactivities:

Paraglidingandtandemparagliding(withaguide)since2007.Eachflight
isaminimumof15minutesandamaximumof30minutes.Landingis
atLebongground.Thisisasportrequiringalotofwarmthermalsdue
toatmosphericheatconditions.Thereforetheseasonislimitedtopeak
summerandDurgaPujaseason.
They are also the first to introduce Hot Air Balloon in the state of West
Bengal(in2011).Howevertheyflytheballoonsubjecttoaminimum
group size of 15 persons. The Hot Air Balloon usually takes off from
thegroundsofJamuni(about45minutesdrivefromDarjeelingtown)
duringfestivals....Update2015:Nolongeroperated
Water sports like White Water Rafting on river Teesta and Rangeet,
Kayaking(canbecombinedwithcamping)
Zorbingalargetransparentballisused(madeofsoftplasticandblown
up like a balloon). You will be secured inside and then the ball would
be rolled on the ground. This is quite exciting for children. Needs
advancebooking.
CampingonTeestabankcombinedwithrafting,campingonTigerHilletc.
Teestabankcampingisariversidejunglecamp.TheTeestacamping
point is at Triveni which is the confluence of river Teesta and river
Rangeet.
Rock/SportClimbing,Rappelling.
Theyalsohavegoodtrekkingprofessionals&guides,andorganizetreks
inDarjeelingandSikkimareaswithcompletepackages.

Location&Contacts:
Location:Theyarepresentlyavailableonlyoverphoneandemail.
Phone:(+91)9832054944,9832756130
Email:offroad.darjeeling@gmail.comoff_road@rediffmail.com

AdventuresUnlimited
They are a well known adventure sports operator in Darjeeling area. They
provide all equipment and gears as part of the packages. Their offerings
include:
Motorbikeandmountainbikingtoursalongwithrentals.Formotorbikes,
they usually provide Royal Enfield makes and in good condition. You

canalsoextendyourtourstoSikkimandothernearbyareasincluding
Tibbet,Bhutan,Nepaletc.
White water rafting in Teesta and Zanskhar rivers that are two of the
most forceful streams of the North East India and accessible from
Darjeelingarea.
Kayaking on Teesta river. Package includes life transfers, jackets, food,
tentsandguides.Theyalsoprovidelessonsatalllevels.
Trekking.TheyconductSingalila,Dzongri&Goechela(WestSikkim)treks
apart from many other areas. They provide guides, porters, permits,
equipmentandallothersupport.
RockClimbing
Village Tours with home stays where you experience the local life
&culture.

Location&Contacts:
Their office is located only few minutes walk from the Mall and on Zakir
Hussainroad.
HotelNorlingComplex,142/1ZakhirHussianRoadDarjeeling734101
TollFree:+18005596580,Phone:+919933070013
Email:info@adventuresunlimited.in

TenzingNorgayAdventures
ThiswasfoundedbyLateTenzingNorgaySherpawhowasthefirsttoclimb
the Mount Everest along with Sir Edmund Hillary in the year 1953. Today
the outfit is run by his son Jamling Norgay who had also followed his
father'sfootstepsandmadeittothetopofEverestin1996.Heofferssome
great treks and expeditions in and around Darjeeling areas. Here are the
highlights:
Nepal Treks that includes Everest Base Camp, Island Peak, Annapurna
Sanctuary,Mustangetc.
TibettreksandtoursincludingMt.KailashtrekandTibetoverlandtour.
BhutantreksthatincludesJohomolhari
Darjeeling & Sikkim treks that includes Singalilla Ridge, Sandakphu and
Goechala.

Location&Contacts:
1,D.B.GiriRoad,Darjeeling734101
Email:slg_norgay@sancharnet.in

HotStimulatingTreksNTours
Rumba operates the treks personally and is also the guide. He is the
husbandofLilywhorunsthesmalltinshackeateryHotStimulatingCafeon
Jawahar Parvat road close to the HMI. You can often find Rumba in the
eatery unless he has gone on a trek. He is a great man, very
knowledgeable of the terrain and specializes on Singalila trek along
SandakphuandPhalut.HealsooffersDzongriandGoechalatreksinSikkim
area. His key strength are his knowledge of the mountains in this region
wherehespentmostofhislifeandhisgreatfriendlyattitudetogobeyond
theroleofaguideandshowyouthewaytotheheavens.

NOTE:YoumustensurethatRumbahimselfaccompaniesandconductsthe
trek as a guide. I have heard that sometimes when he is unable to go
himself,heorganizesthetrekthroughhisownresources.Insuchcasethe
experience can be altogether different. So set the conditions accordingly.
They also offer local sightseeing tours in and around Darjeeling. However
there are other operators (mentioned above) who are better equipped for
suchactivities.

Location&Contacts:
RumbaK.

HotStimulatingTreksNTours,HookerRoad,
NearGovernorsPalace,Darjeeling734101
247Cell:919932260769Email:hotstimulatincafe1@yahoo.com

TrekMate
TheyarelocatedonNehruRoadinsideashoppingMallandofferadventure
trekking tours. There are experienced trekking guides who will accompany
you. They also offer all the trekking gears and equipment as part of the
package.Dependingonthetrekandthevehiclerequiredfordrop&pickup
to/from the trekking point, they offer packages with per day charges that
arequitereasonable.

Location&Contacts:
TsewangN.Trogawa
SingalillaArcade,NehruRoad,Darjeeling:734101.
Phone:+91(354)2256611
Cell:+919832083241
Email:trekmatedarj@gmail.com,ttrogawa@yahoo.com

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GeneralTours/TravelAgentsinDarjeeling
The following local Tours & Travel agents in Darjeeling are all registered
under Darjeeling Association of Travel Agents. Most offer sightseeing and
adventuretoursincludingcarrentals.

ClubsideTours&TravelsPvtLtd
(recognizedunderstategovernment)
ChowrastaRoad,Darjeeling734101
Phone:03542254646,2254647Email:enquiry@clubside.in

BluelineTours&Travels
5LadenlaRoad,Phone:(0354)2255775

SamsaraTours&Travels
7LadenlaRoad(aboveGeneralPostOffice),Darjeeling.
Phone:(0354)2256370/2252911

BansalTours&Travels
1ChachanMansion,HillCartRoad,JudgeBazar,
HillCartRd,Limbugaon,Darjeeling.Phone:03542253031

HimalayanOdyssey
They offer customized (tailor made) tours. Offerings also include
Botanicaltours,CulturalTours,Religioustours,Trekkingetc.
MarjorieVillaNo.1,12DrZakirHussainRoad,Darjeeling
Phone:(0354)2253013Email:info@ahimalayanodyssey.com

HimalayanVoyages
13RobertsonRoad,Phone:(0354)2256045

HimaliTravelSpecialists

30,D.BGiriRoad,Phone:(0354)2255672/2252741

JuniperToursandTravels
LadenlaRoad,Phone:(0354)2252095

KanchenjungaAdventures
1,ToongSoongRoad,Phone:(0354)2254293/2252035

PineridgeTravels(NearMall)
NehruRoad,BelowPineRidgeHotel,Phone:(0354)2253912

RimoExpeditions
JawaharParbatRoad,Phone:(0354)2254077

SagarmathaTours&Travels
No.4,BBlock,OldSupermarket
Phone:(0354)2256030/2253072

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Visitors'Reviews/Comments

GeetikaSaraswat(January2016)
Just wanted to share that I had a very bad experience with Clubside
Tours & Travel Pvt. Ltd. They are not professional at all. We booked
Gangtok, Darjeeling tour with them. They never informed us who is
goingtopickup,whattimedriverwillbecoming.Sightseeingwasdone
accordingtotheconvenienceofdriver.Webookedthemfrom25thDec
till1stJan'16.

Peter(December2015)
Just wanted to say the DarjeelingTourism web site is very informative
forfirsttimevisitorstoDarjeeling.IusedittoconnectwithSubashof
Ashmita Trek and Tours. I would thoroughly recommend this
independent company for anyone who is looking for a well organised
trek. We did a 2 day trek to watch the sun rise over Kangchenjunga
which was amazing. The whole thing was very well organised and I
wouldnothesitatetorecommend.

IndrajitRoy(September2015)
Iwouldliketoknowifthetouroperatorsmentionedinthewebsitehave
sightseeing tours by bus or jeep in shared manner. I will be travelling
aloneonNovember21st.CanIbookthetourpackages
after reaching there. I have booked my hotel in Hotel Broadway
Annexe.

Raj(darjeelingtourism.com,September2015)
Tour operators do not offer shared transport. Ideally you should book
your tours in advance and the card discount works only on
standard/publishedpackagerates.Somehavetriedtowalkinandbook
apackageafternegotiatingrates,andwererefused.

TimSebastian(UnitedKingdom,April2013)
Hi Raj, Thanks a lot of your helpful website and recommendations. We
had a great time exploring various tea gardens in Darjeeling together
with a great tour of Sikkim. Adventures Unlimited are real professional
team of young adventurers who were so helpful in organizing our 10
days motorcycle tour and a five dayer Singalila ridge trek. We highly
recommendthiscompany.Regards,

IainMcIntyre(March2013)
Dear Raj, Thank you for taking the time to reply. May I ask for a little
more information/advice? On our first day we may visit the Rope Way

and/ortakeashorttripontheToyTrainandexplorethetown.Onthe
second day, we hope to be able to get to see sunrise from Tiger Hill
followedbyatriptoateaplantationandperhapsashortscenicwalkor
trip to areas of interest. To do this it is probably best if we organize a
knowledgeable guide and driver for one day to see the tea plantations
and surrounding area are you able to provide a couple of suggestions
forlocalguides/drivers(oroperators)thatwecouldapproachtoarrange
this. We have been in contact with Adventures Unlimited originally to
arrange whitewater rafting (which we are no longer proposing to do as
we have been told the Teesta is unsuitable at the moment) they have
offered to arrange a trek but we do not know if they are suitable for
this? Any further help you are able to provide would be greatly
appreciated.Regards,

Raj(darjeelingtourism.com,March2013)
Hi, Adventures Unlimited is a well known company. There are several
other options (I discussed on this page). You may contact couple of
them,comparetheofferings&rates,andthentakeacall.

KimJunTae,Korea(August2012)
We have been to Darjeeling and our trip with Ashmita treks & tours
really felt like a special holiday. And Mr. Subash is very kind friendly
person !!! We have many information about Darjeeling and Sikkim. We
will definitely recommend this company with our friends. Thank you
Subash.

KevinChao(June2012)
Follow the recommendation here. I went to Darjeeling and found
AshmitaTrekandTours.It'sreallygreatandafantasticexperience.Mr.
Subash,heisthekindofpersonyou'llalwaysfeelwarmandcomfortable
with. He is a professional and would like to share his experience. The
most important thing is that, since I'm not local person here, lots of
thingsI'mnotfamiliarwith,buthehelpednotonlyduringtrekkingdays,
but also any time I needed help. He gave me advise and help with
hospitality,nomaterwhenorforwhatkindoftrouble,you'llalwayssee
hefacingyourproblemlikehisownproblem.Ifeelsowarmduringthis
trip,andsonotonlybeautifulmountainview,butbeautifulheart.

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