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Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling
One day Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour from Darjeeling
Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling
Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling
One day Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour from Darjeeling

Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling

By Ashmita Trek & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 180 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Our tours begin at the Chaurasta on Darjeeling Mall Road at 9 AM. We embark on a walk to the Darjeeling Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, featuring the Tenzing Norgay Everest Museum, which is approximately 1.5 kilometres away. After visiting the museum, we continue on a nature walk, passing through a local cultural village that offers picturesque views, about 4 kilometres ahead. Following this, we stop by the Tibetan Refugee Centre in Darjeeling. This centre, founded on October 2, 1959, serves as a rehabilitation facility for Tibetan refugees who fled Tibet with the Dalai Lama. Our journey then leads us to the Bhutia Busty Monastery, also known as Karma Dorjee Chyoling Monastery, which is a Buddhist establishment. Originally a branch of the Kagyupa sect's Phodang Monastery in Sikkim, it was relocated to Darjeeling in 1879. We then head back to Mall Road, enjoying a gentle uphill walk spanning about 2 kilometres over the course of an hour, concluding the tour at Chaurasta Mall Road.

Activity location

  • Bhutia Busty Gompa Monastery
    • Nr. CR Das Rd,
    • 734101, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ashmita Trek & Tours
    • 3A Nehru Road
    • 734101, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

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Cultural & Nature Walking Tour in Darjeeling
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 180.31 x 1 AdultRM 180.31
Total
Price is RM 180.31
Until Wed, 25 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional and highly experienced English speaking local mountain guides
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll necessary permits and any charges for carrying still video cameras
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedClients Personal gear and expenses for the trek.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInsurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYour travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Activity itinerary

Bhutia Busty Gompa Monastery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Considering the history of all Darjeeling’s monasteries, Bhutia Busty (meaning Bhutia colony) has perhaps the most tumultuous. Spanning about 250 years, the various buildings and locations of Bhutia Busty have faced numerous difficulties, though continues to persevere until this day. The original location of BhutiaBusti rested on Observatory Hill, where the Mahakal Temple is located today. It was built in 1761 by Lama DorjeRinzing. If you consider its origin on Observatory Hill, Bhutia Busty is the oldest monastery in Darjeeling. Unfortunately, the monastery was completely destroyed during the 1815 Gorkha Invasion. It was rebuilt in 1861 but due to troubles it was moved to its present location 18 years later in 1879. Again, the monastery was demolished in 1934 due to a powerful earthquake. It was rebuilt shortly thereafter and has fortunately maintained its structure since then. get a chance to talk one on one with the head monk!
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This complex was setup by Tibetan refugees in Darjeeling on October 2, 1959 after they followed Dalai Lama and escaped from Tibet. The refugees adopted the production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre's main activity It is located at hillside Lebong in Darjeeling District of West Bengal.Absolutely to visit, to explore Tibetan culture. Tibetans live here and make handicraft purse, bags, scarves and many more things.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Founded soon after the famous Everest Expedition, The Himalayan Mountain Institute (Everest Museum) celebrates the success of Tenzing Norgay. Along with Sir Edmund Hillary, Norgay was the first person to ascend Mount Everest. The institute celebrates the success of Norgay, who spent the later years of his life in Darjeeling. Check out the awesome museum, stocked with equipment used during the legendary expedition of 1953. HMI doubles as a mountaineering school offering classes for young people dreaming of being a mountain guide as well as veterans looking to sharpen their skills.
Darjeeling Mall
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Mall Road is a mountain walkway the British families once used for leisure strolls to enjoy the sheer serenity and the best views that Darjeeling has to offer.
Mahakal Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Observatory Hill where the Mahakal Temple is located, offers great panoramic views and is a place of worship for all of Darjeeling's faiths.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBhutia Busty Gompa Monastery
    • Nr. CR Das Rd,
    • 734101, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAshmita Trek & Tours
    • 3A Nehru Road
    • 734101, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

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