Day 1
NJP → Takdah
Drive from NJP to Takdah. Trip briefing, a short acclimatisation walk and forest exploration around Tinchuley. Night stay at a mountain homestay.
Trips / Adventure / Hiking
Tinchuley–Takdah forest hiking experience
A forest hiking experience combining Himalayan forest trails, tea gardens and mountain villages into an active weekend escape in the Darjeeling hills.
Duration3 days / 2 nightsDifficultyEasy to moderateHighest pointApproximately 2,000 mFrom₹7,499 per person
Journey overview
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Highest point
Approximately 2,000 m
Region
Darjeeling
Activity
Forest hiking
Best season
October to May
The Tinchuley–Takdah forest hiking experience combines Himalayan forest trails, tea gardens and mountain villages into an active weekend escape.
The focus is on walking through scenic landscapes while experiencing local mountain life along the way.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Forest hiking
02Tea garden trails
03Mountain villages
04Birdwatching
05Nature interpretation
06Photography
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 2
Tinchuley → Takdah hike
Guided hike through forest trails, tea gardens and village paths. Walking distance of 8 to 10 km.
Activities
- Guided hiking
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Local interaction
Day 3
Morning walk → NJP
Optional morning nature walk, then drive back to NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹7,499 per person
All meals, homestays and support included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- All transfers
- Hiking leader
- Two nights homestay
- All meals
- Guided forest hiking
- Tea garden trails
- Village trails
- Basic first aid
Things to know
Before you set out.
Difficulty
Easy to moderate forest and village hiking, with a highest point of around 2,000 m.
Best season
October to May, for stable trail conditions and clearer hill views.
Region
Darjeeling district, around Tinchuley and Takdah.
Activity
Forest hiking through tea gardens and mountain villages.
Getting there
The journey begins and ends at NJP, with pickup, drop and all transfers included.
Stays and meals
Two nights at mountain homestays in Takdah and Tinchuley, with all meals included.
Ready when you are
Book this journey.
Reserve your place with us. We respond personally to every enquiry.
Other established routes
The itinerary above is the route operated by Untrails. The routes below showcase other hiking possibilities within the Tinchuley and Takdah region.
Gallery
Fragments from the trail.
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