Style of Travel

Our trips are designed for people who enjoy walking in remote parts of the world in the company of a friendly support team. Our groups are small and often include members who have travelled with us before. We seem to attract people who enjoy an informal and friendly style of travel and have similar interests, making the trip a fun holiday.

Generally on trek you have a support staff that includes a guide, camp staff and cook, and porterage is provided. We expect you to carry no more than a small day pack. However, we do also offer tea house treks on some routes and on these trips, you have a smaller support group.

By providing what seems like a large support team we not only provide much needed employment to the locals but also lessen your burden so that you can enjoy your walk. The friendly attitude of these people make your travels with them a culturally enjoyable experience.

Not all our guides - speak excellent English, but communication is not usually a problem. Their experience and local knowledge and sincere interest in your welfare make up for any imperfection in their language skills. They are remembered fondly by those who have travelled with us.

Accommodation is on a twin share basis - unless single accommodation is specifically requested and the extra paid for. On trek all meals are provided. Walking tours and sightseeing tours are offered where mentioned in the itinerary at no extra cost.

Should you need any assistance to get to Darjeeling - do email us and we will advise you on the most suitable route.

Trek Routine

Your morning begins with bed tea being served to you in your tent around 6:30am. A few minutes later, a small bowl of warm washing water, is brought to you. Breakfast is usually between 7:00 and 7:30am and you head off on your trek with your guide at around 8:30am.

Lunch is at about 12 noon. Most times you will have a prepacked lunch, however, on some occasions, the camp staff prefer to prepare you a hot lunch.

You normally arrive at camp at about 3:30pm. On most occasions, the camp staff will have walked past you and set up camp. Afternoon tea is normally served at around 4pm and dinner at about 6:30pm.

We will receive you on arrival at Bagdogra airport and arrange transfers to Darjeeling. It is a three and half hour drive away.

In Darjeeling we use small friendly family run hotels that is conveniently located. However, if you prefer a different style of hotel, do let us know. Should you require a single room and tent where available - single supplement charges apply.

Full Service Trek:

On a full service trek, we provide accommodation in trek huts and in tents along with meals. You will be accompanied by a guide, campstaff, a cook and porterage will be provided to a limit of 15kgs. per person.

Camping equipment will be provided: This will include, twin share tents (unless otherwise requested), sleeping mattresses, a kitchen tent, a dining tent and a toilet tent. Should you require a sleeping bag and down jacket, kindly send in your request along with sizes.

All transfers to the trek head and return to the hotel will be provided.

Trekking permits and environmental charges are included in the cost.

Not included in the cost:

Drinks - mineral water, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Meals - in Darjeeling and Gangtok
Laundry
Medical expenses
Tips to trekking staff