Are you looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life to enjoy a peaceful village lifestyle? Here, time moves slower, and there is no rush to be anywhere. The anxieties and worries you carry will melt away with each day on the trail.
On the Darjeeling–Gorkhey–Timburey Homestay Trek, you will experience local culture, stunning landscapes, lush forests, quiet villages, rushing rivers, and, of course, the warm hospitality of the Himalayan people.
The Darjeeling Gorkhey Timburey Homestay Trek is a low-altitude, easy trekking route designed for beginners, families, and groups of friends. It offers an authentic local cultural experience, allowing hikers to stay with local families while exploring charming villages, rivers, and dense forests along the buffer zone of Singalila National Park.
The Trek journey begins with a 4-hour jeep drive from Darjeeling to Rimbick, continuing through Gurudum, Gorkhey, Timburey, and Ramam village. The trek concludes in Srikhola, followed by a 4- to 5-hour drive back to Darjeeling.
Before the homestay trek begins, we have a full day of cultural exploration in Darjeeling. There is so much to see in Darjeeling that one day is not enough, but we see as much as we can. Check out the Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, one cannot leave Darjeeling without tasting its famous tea from one of the many tea plantations. After sipping an energising cup of tea, it’s time to explore some of the city's elaborate monasteries and temples.
The best time to embark on this trek is from September to May.
During peak seasons, you will connect with fellow adventurers from across the globe. Whether you are looking for inspiration, shared experiences, or a peaceful nature retreat, the Darjeeling Gorkhey Timburey Village-to-Village Homestay Trek offers it all. Ashmita Trek & Tours can customise your itinerary to fit your exact travel preferences.
Spend your perfect holidays in Darjeeling Himalaya. Our Airport representative will receive you at the Bagdogra. International Airport. from the Airport you will be transferred to your hotel in a private tourist vehicle.Overnight stay at the hotel.
After your breakfast you will be briefed by your tour guide about the tour. Later enjoy World Heritage steam Toy Train ride for 2 hours and enjoy guided sightseeing tours to famous Himalayan Zoological parkn Himalayan mountaineering Institute and Everest Museum, Tea garden and Tibetan refugee self help center. Back to the otel, the evening is free to explore around the famous Chaurasta mall road. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Start your journey at 7am with a refreshing drive from Darjeeling to Rimbeek about 4 hour drive from Darjeeling. Rimbeek is a small hamlet packed with natural serenity and aura. You are bound to imbibe energy by breathing in the fresh mountain air.Once in Rimbeek, your trail will commence. You will trek to Gurdum following the path across the blackforests.
Gurdum is a small village and undoubtedly a pocket of happiness. On your way, you will be gifted with some of the best views of mountains, variegated rhododendrons, and lush green forest.
After your breakfast we will start our trek from Gurdum to Gorkhey through the beautiful ramam village lush-green thickets while enjoying the scenic landscapes comprising of stunning mountains sprawling the region Overnight stay will be at one of the homestay.
After breakfast, begin today’s journey. We hike through a village called Samandin and and after about 5 hours, we reach Ramam. Here, the trail reaches a junction of two streams called Gorkhey Khola – a sight so perfect, it could be on a postcard. Keep going to Timburey, where we stay at Saumbu Homestay, run by a local Tamang family. During dinner, learn about the culture and lifestyle of locals while cooking food with them – a valuable experience!
The final day of the trek does not disappoint. We have breakfast in Timburey and start the hike towards Srikhola It is a relatively flat down quit gentle trail for about 5 kilometres about 2 hours on srikhola river side our trek end here transport you back to Siliguri or Bagdogra airport Thank you for your wonderful experience with us Hope to see you on the next tour to another fascinating destination of India/Nepal.
Our family of 5 just completed the 4 day Sandakphu trek. Subash was very accommodating and helped us find the trek that best fit our traveling schedule. He communicated well and assisted with logistics in lodging and transportation beyond just the trek. He met with us ahead of time to...
We did a trek of different villages in the shadow of Sandakphu in the Singalila Forest - a 4 night, 5 day journey starting in Mane Bhanjang and ending in the forests near Rammam. Our guide, Pemba, was a gracious host and always willing to answer our questions. Highlights of...
My friend and me went on a four and a half day Village trekking tour with Ashmita Trek Darjeeling and it was really the experience and trip we hoped for! Our guide Tshering and the organizer Subash the Owner made this trip really easy going for us, by providing excellent...