The cascading rivers, fascinating lush green forests and the mighty Kanchenjunga will welcome you when you reach Darjeeling for a trekking tour. You will have the experience of your lifetime while trekking in Darjeeling since you get to see the spectacular view of the rising sun over the Kanchenjunga. Unveiling the rugged beauty of the Himalayas and you will also discover the challenging lifestyle of the locals residing here once you participate in some of the most popular adventure sports of the region.

Since Darjeeling hill station is situated in the lower Shivalik region of the Himalayas at an elevation of 2,128 meters there are some exciting trekking routes present here. Sikkim Darjeeling trek routes are famous for their snow covered peaks, amazing valleys, clear glaciers and cascading waterfalls. The best time for a Darjeeling trek is in the month of April to May and October to November when the flowers are at a bloom and the daytime is long. All these and more draws many adventure seekers from around the world every year.

Adventure travel in Sikkim is divided into two categories, High altitude trekking and Low altitude trekking. The former includes the Singalila Treks and the Kalimpong Treks whereas the later includes the Darjeeling- Batast- Tonglo- Sandakphu trek. The most challenging trek of Darjeeling is in the Singalila range staring form Maneybhanjang and continuing along Meghma, Toughu, Gairibas, Sandakphu and Phalut. You can return to Darjeeling along the same route or choose another route along Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari for the return trek.

Another high altitude trekking route in Darjeeling is in the Kalimpong region. This route starts from Relli and moves along Pankhasari and Neora. The highest point is reached when you are in Rochella which is at 3400 meters above sea level. Beyond this point the trek is smooth from Tangta to Jhalang and further up the Samsing hill. You will enjoy the rich flora and fauna of this region all along your trekking path.

The Darjeeling-Batast-Tonglo-Sandakphu trekking route involves trekking from Manesshaganj, which is situated at the distance of 26 kilometers from the city of Darjeeling. This is a preferred trekking route for many tourists as this trek takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut. You can enjoy the marvelous sight of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest from these places.

For those of you who want to simply take a leisurely stroll in the Kalimpong-Relli trek, you have to take relevant permit from the local authorities for this region is restricted. The presence of golden colored paddy fields and the tea gardens of Kurseong- Mirik trek and Kurseong-Namsu trek make your trekking journey even more enjoyable. You will surely cherish all these adventure activities and scenic beauty for a long time in your life.