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The Travel FAQ 2025 – Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting | Dekho Darjeeling

Dekho Darjeeling is a community-driven travel platform offering curated treks, local experiences, nature trails, and culture-rich tours across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and beyond. Whether you’re a solo backpacker, a couple, or a family, we help you explore like a local.

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Yes! We specialize in tailor-made trips to suit your preferences—treks, family getaways, honeymoon plans, adventure escapes, or cultural explorations. Just tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll build your perfect trip.

Dekho Darjeeling offers 16 curated hikes across the region. Whether you’re up for a short nature walk or a full-day adventure, we’ve got something for every level.
 
Popular hikes include:
•Old Military Road Hike
•Takdha–Lamahatta Forest Trail
•Heritage Tea Garden Walk
•Tonglu Day Hike (Sandakphu Route)
•Lepcha Jagat Ridge Walk
•Tinchuley Village Trails
…and many more!

Each hike is safe, guided, and rich in mountain views, forests, and local stories.

Yes! We have easy, moderate, and advanced hikes. Our team will guide you based on your fitness level, experience, and available time. Safety and comfort are our priorities.

The best months to visit are:
•March to May – Clear skies, blooming rhododendrons
•October to December – Autumn colors and mountain views
Avoid peak monsoon (July–August) for outdoor hikes due to rains and landslides.
 

Yes, we often guide travelers with handpicked budget-friendly homestays, cozy hostels, and hidden food gems. Follow our Instagram and YouTube for real-time updates and local hacks.

Yes. We provide airport/train station pickups from Bagdogra and NJP, as well as point-to-point transfers. We also help you navigate Darjeeling’s shared taxi routes.

100%. All our treks, tours, and stays are led by locals from the region. This ensures authentic experiences and helps support the local economy.

Yes. If you’re traveling with us, we assist with permits for places like Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang, and Zero Point. Just keep your ID proofs and passport-size photos ready.

Yes! Join our growing travel community:
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Explore real stories, hiking reels, tips, and traveler highlights.

Moderate. The trail involves gradual ascents, rocky paths, and some steep sections. The maximum altitude is 3,636m (11,929 ft). Daily walking distance ranges from 8–14 km.

• Spring (March to May): Rhododendrons bloom; the weather is mild.
•Autumn (October to mid-December): Crisp skies and best mountain views.
•Indian Nationals: Entry permit to Singalila National Park (can be arranged at the entry gate).
•Foreign Nationals: Permit plus registration at SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) checkpoint with passport and visa.
(Carrying passport-sized photos and ID is essential.)

Yes, if you’re moderately fit. It’s a long but gradual trek with vehicle support possible. Homestays along the route make it beginner-friendly.

•Warm layers (temperatures can drop sharply)
•Good trekking shoes
•Rain protection (especially in spring)
•Headlamp, reusable water bottle, energy snacks
•ID/passport and permits
•Camera and power bank
•Lamahatta (scenic forest & park)
•Tinchuley (tea gardens & viewpoints)
•Takdah (colonial charm, orchids)
•Lepchajagat (serene nature, Kanchenjunga views)
•Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery
•Mirik (lake, tea estates)
•Mahakal Temple & Peace Pagoda
•Start early (8:00 AM) from Darjeeling
•Visit Lamahatta park, spend time in the pine forest
•Head to Tinchuley for lunch at a homestay
•Visit orange orchards or tea gardens
•Return before sunset
(A local cab or guide enhances the experience.)

Yes. It’s a quiet, offbeat location with colonial-era bungalows, scenic valleys, and orchids. Ideal for travelers seeking peace.

Around 19 km (45–60 minutes) by road. It’s a serene hamlet, excellent for birdwatching and Kanchenjunga views.

•Via Manebhanjan (26 km) – main entry point for Singalila
•Hire a 4×4 Land Rover (old-style jeeps) from Manebhanjan to Tumling (approx. 13 km)
•Total travel time: 3–4 hours

For immersive local experiences, yes. Homestays offer home-cooked food, cultural exchange, and insider tips. Hotels offer more amenities.

Tinchuley, Lamahatta, Chatakpur, and Bara Mangwa stand out.
These villages offer quiet settings, organic food, and views.

•Ecohomestays in Tinchuley, Srikhola, and Chatakpur
•Farmstays near Kalimpong 
•Accommodations practising waste management and local sourcing
•Contact us for more information we can guide you!

Feel free to contact Dekho Darjeeling via our email id – info@dekhodarjeeling.in and we can arrange it for you!

Ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹6,000 per night, depending on amenities and location (e.g., Makaibari, Singtom, Glenburn).

•Tumling viewpoint
•Kalapokhri Lake
•Sandakphu sunrise point
•Phalut ridge
•En route rhododendron forests and Kanchenjunga views

Yes, though sightings are rare. Best chances are around Gairibas and Singalila top with local guides in early morning or evening.

•Singalila National Park
•Neora Valley National Park
•Lepchajagat
•Chatakpur
•Singalila National Park (March–May)
•Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
•Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary (nearby Sikkim border)
•Spring (March–May) for flowers and soft light
•Autumn (Oct–Dec) for crystal-clear skies and peaks

Sunrise. You see the golden glow on Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu (the Sleeping Buddha formation).

October to early December. Post-monsoon air is clear and skies are cloudless.

•Makaibari
•Glenburn
•Gopaldhara
•Happy Valley
•Singtom
•Sandakphu
•Chatakpur Viewpoint
•Tumling
•Phalut ridge

Autumn (Oct–Dec) followed by early spring (Feb–Mar) for sharp, snow-covered mountain vistas.