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Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
$38.26
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Overview
Darjeeling, nestled in the enchanting Eastern Himalayas, is a tapestry of rich Colonial, Lepcha, Tibetan, and Bhutanese heritage. This charming hill town invites you to wander through its storied past while basking in the warmth of its welcoming communities.
- 🏷️ Colonial Heritage Walking Tour: Immerse yourself in the history of Darjeeling with a guided tour showcasing its iconic landmarks and colonial architecture.
- 🕰️ Visit the Darjeeling Clock Tower, a majestic structure built in the 1850s, which serves as a sweet reminder of the town's rich history.
- 🏛️ Explore the Darjeeling Planters Club, established in 1868, where the legacies of British planters and remarkable Mt. Everest expeditions come to life.
- 📮 Discover the Darjeeling Head Post Office, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1921, and one of the oldest post offices in the region.
- 🍽️ Savor a hearty breakfast at Mr. Edward Keventer's dairy farm in Ghoom, offering delightful snacks and breathtaking views.
- 🌅 Experience one of the best sunsets in town at a charming bakery and tea room founded by an Austrian, perfect for relaxation and indulgence.
- ⛪ Visit the historic Anglican Church, built in 1843, which holds memories of Lt. Gen A Lyod, the discoverer of Darjeeling.
- 🏏 Unwind at the Darjeeling Gymkhana Club, established in 1909, featuring badminton courts, card rooms, and a well-stocked library.
- 🎉 Stroll along the vibrant Darjeeling Mall, the heart of the town, where festivals and activities bring the community together year-round.
- 📸 Capture the essence of Darjeeling at one of its oldest photography studios, showcasing panoramic images of the town from various eras.
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Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Anything that you buy on your own
Meeting point
Before you make yourself there, our tour leader will ensure that our meeting is on time and successful. We will inform you well and advance in case there is any change in the meeting point due to any unavoidable circumstances. See you on the tour!
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Darjeeling Clock TowerBuilt in the 1850 the famous Clock Tower houses the Darjeeling Town Hall. With its landmarking location the majestic clock boasts the town with its sweet and hourly reminder.
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Started in 1868 for the British Planters and their families in Darjeeling, the Darjeeling Planters Club still carries the rich legacies from the colonial period. Besides various famous and infamous occasions, it has also served as starting points for some of the remarkable Mt. Everest Expeditions.
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Built in May 1921, Darjeeling Head Post Office houses one of the oldest Post Offices of the region. It has also labelled as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The cozy, nostalgic reminder of Mr. Edward Keventer's dairy farm of Ghoom, this restaurant will impress you with its hearty breakfast and mouth-watering snacks beside an iconic viewpoint at the middle of the hill town.
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Once founded by an Austrian in Darjeeling, the bakery and tea room would encourage you to experience one of the best Sunsets in town. Its open cafeteria and bar are some of the best hangout places in Darjeeling.
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Originally built in the 1843 this iconic structure holds onto memories of Lt. Gen A Lyod, believed to be the discoverer of Darjeeling. This was originally built as an Anglican Church along the Mall Road.
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Established in 1909, the Darjeeling Gymkhana Club hosts over a century of glorious history and rich heritage. The club houses badminton courts, card rooms and an excellent library.
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Darjeeling MallThis is where the Winter Capital from its heydays houses the Government House - Raj Bhavan. Initially built by the British in 1840, it has changed its ownership to Maharaja of Coochbehar later on in the 1877. The Mall is the heartthrob of the town of Darjeeling. It houses various festivals and tourists activities across the year.
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One of the oldest Photography Studios of Darjeeling started in 1927. Its walls are decorate with panoramic photographs of the town from different periods.
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Before you reach the Mall, this is one of the best places to experience handcrafted curios.
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With its typical hill style cottage architecture, this bookstore will catch your eyes for more than just books. It has an enormous collection of souvenirs that you can think of taking back for your loved ones or even for yourself.
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The home to the legendary Darjeeling Himalayan Railway that started its journey back in the 1870s.
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Just after crossing St. Columbas Church, we visit the Turnbull High School, one of the lesser known colonial schools in Darjeeling following the Nepali High School & Bishop's House.
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This is the heartthrob of the Old British Market, Darjeeling Old Rly Station and the old British Ropeway. The best place to catch the hustle bustle of the town.
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Home to one of the legendary figures of the Indian Independence Movement. Stepped in rich legacies of the revolutionary movement in Darjeeling.
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The repository of accounts from the thousands of years of Tibet's indigenous history and the centuries old Tibet - India relationship .
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Hayden HallA must visit to explore the history of the legendary Hayden Hall Institute and its enterprising women!
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Dhirdham TempleNear the railway station is built in the style of Katmandu's Pashupatinath temple. It adds to the varied religious architectural styles of Darjeeling.
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Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
$38.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!