Overview
Nature travel is rejuvenating escape from the humdrum pressures of everyday life. It’s a wonderful balm that soothes the body and soul. Walking the nature trails around Darjeeling hill town you can steep yourself in the cathartic silences of its natural beauty. Abandon yourself to the magic of deep woods, hidden meadows and hills and forests wrapped in veils of mists. Discover the changing facets of nature at every turn. Immersive nature experiences, along with warm interactions with friendly and hospitable villagers, are highlights of this tour.
Why you will love it
- Discovering the many facets of Darjeeling’s natural beauty
- Interacting with local communities such as the Sherpas and Lepchas
- Savouring sunset views of Mt Khanchendzonga, the world’s third highest peak
What you will experience
You will love the range of nature trails which cover experiences of villages, farms, and nurseries. Your constant companion is the stunning Khanchendzonga Range, as you walk through pine ridges, tea forests, and boutique nurseries, riverside farms, and tiny Himalayan townships.
Wrapped in shifting veils of mists, the hills and forests of Darjeeling don a new look every time you hit these nature trails. Discover the self-sustained world of a Sherpa / Lepcha Village as you journey on. Authentic Tibetan / Nepali / Newari food is served as a part of the experience. Lunch is cooked at a far-off village home. Sunset from the observation point at the end of the tour is an unforgettable experience. If luck is on your side, weather-wise, you can get stunning visuals of Mt. Khanchendzonga during the walk.
Nature Trails are exclusively conducted in picturesque Himalayan hamlets, fragrant forests, wildlife sanctuaries and National Park. Timings for the tours are: 8am / 9am / 10am from the hotel of guests and entail a drive to a beautiful spot in the Darjeeling Hills. This tour can be done as a half-day (4 hrs) or full-day (8 hrs) activity. A sumptuous, packed breakfast is served on the way to the destined village.