Top 9 Treks in Darjeeling

1.Singalila Trek from Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $476Our pick

Spend about six days trekking from Darjeeling along the Singalila Ridge, crossing between India and Nepal without a Nepal visa. Local guides such as Tenzi, Jigme, and Nhikil lead the route, with homestays, meals, transport, a sleeping bag, and views of four of the world’s highest peaks included.

“Our family of five went on a 4 day Sandakphu/Sinigalila trek organized by Adventures Unlimited over the New Year holiday and it was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. Catherine helped with all the arrangements beforehand, waRead more”

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2.Darjeeling Tonglu Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $120

Leave Darjeeling at 6:00 am for a private Tonglu trek with an English-speaking mountain guide, transport, park permits, breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee. Expect village paths, high Himalayan views on clear days, and a flexible pace. Guides such as Sangay, Pemba, Dawa, and Tamang have led similar outings.

“Really enjoyed this trek. We were able to get a view on Kanchanjunga at sunrise. Mr Pemba Sherpa was our guide and was very knowledgeable”

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3.Singalila Ridge Trek from Darjeeling – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $460

Walk the Singalila Ridge from Rimbeek to Sandakphu and Phalut, reaching 3,636 meters for views of four of the world’s five highest peaks. Local guides such as Pemba, Rupesh, and Tenzi have led past departures, with simple tea-house stays, vegetarian meals, and shared jeeps included.

“The seven-day trek with Pemba (guide) and Anup (porter)”

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4.Mystic Darjeeling to Tonglu Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $118

Leave Darjeeling early for Manebhanjang and Dhorey, then climb 9 km through forest to Tonglu. After local food and possible Everest views, hike 10 km downhill to Chitrey, visit a Buddhist monastery, and return by private car. Abhishek may guide your trek, with Catherine helping arrange plans.

“My husband and I did a one day trek to Tonglu with Adventures Unlimited and we couldn’t be happier! The entire team was super friendly and helpful from start to finish. The trek itself was also incredible with amazing views. Abishek, our guiRead more”

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5.5-Days Singalila Ridge Trek in Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $460

Trek from Darjeeling through Singalila National Park to Sandakphu and Phalut, with views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga. Off Road Adventure provides private transport, meals, four nights of lodging, walking poles, a head torch, and a GoPro. Guides such as Rakesh and Sekhar lead the route.

“Highly recommended for hiking and adventure lovers in Darjeeling.Recommended all trekking lovers to try their service.”

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6.Tiger Hill Darjeeling Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $23Best value

Meet at Jorebungalow Motor Stand for a guided walk through Tiger Hill’s forest tracks and tea country. Your English and Hindi-speaking guide shares local culture, plants, wildlife, and practical Darjeeling tips before the route reaches views toward Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga.

“Excellent tour guide. Seriously awesome. I am a solo traveler who wanted an opportunity to explore Darjeeling's beautiful landscape. The tour guide arrived on time, was very friendly, and spoke excellent English. I also got an opportunity to praRead more”

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7.Sandakphu Singalila Ridge Trek – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 days · from $346

Walk the Singalila Ridge from Darjeeling with an English-speaking local guide, sleeping in tea houses and trekkers’ huts. The six-day route reaches Sandakphu at 3,636 meters, then continues to Phalut and Gorkhey, with views of four of the world’s highest peaks, forest trails, and quiet mountain villages.

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8.4-Day Sandakphu Private Trek with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $344

You’ll trek from Darjeeling toward Sandakphu with a certified local guide, private SUV transport, simple homestays, and included meals. Expect early starts, rhododendron forest, sunrise viewpoints, basic mountain comfort, and a short schedule built for hikers with limited time.

“Hands down, "The Best" trekking experience with such a professional group of people.”

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9.Singalila Ridge Trek, Darjeeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $550

Walk from Mane Bhanjang across Singalila National Park to Rimbik, sleeping in mountain villages and reaching Sandakphu and Phalut. Expect steep climbs, long ridge walks, basic accommodation, forest trails, and wide views of Kanchenjunga, Everest, and Makalu. An experienced guide, meals, permits, transport, and lodging are included.

“Nice views on trek. Trail was busted up and half washed away in parts. Guide was exceptional.”

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