Darjeeling & Ghoom · way to travel
Treks and walks in Darjeeling
The Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut, the Goecha La trail from Yuksom, village walks around Lava and Rishyap, and garden paths from Kurseong. Graded by hours and height, with lodges and homestays, not tents, on most routes.
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Culture and history · Half dayThe drive down via Ging and PulbazarBijanbari · Shared jeep ₹100–150 a seat · car ₹2,50…
Treks and walks · 2–3 hoursRiverside walk on the Little RangeetBijanbari · Free
Tea · 1 hourTea rows of Ging on the way downBijanbari · Free from the road · tea packets ₹200–6…
Adventure · Half day by jeepBack road via Lodhoma to RimbikBijanbari · Shared jeep fares (ask locally) · reser…
Food · 1.5–2 hoursMarket morning and momos in Sukhia PokhariSukhia Pokhari · ₹150–300 for food
Culture and history · 3–4 hoursAcross the border to Pashupati marketSukhia Pokhari · ₹600–1,200 local car + shopping
Treks and walks · 2.5–3 hours returnWalk the 4 km to Jorepokhri's twin pondsSukhia Pokhari · Free
Treks and walks · Half dayLast market stop before the Singalila RidgeSukhia Pokhari · ₹40–70 jeep seat to Maneybhanjan