Lower Himalayas – November 2027

Walking the Lower Himalayas in November 2027

With panoramic Himalayan walking, village stays and Everest views

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November 2027 Walking Trip

This trip offers spectacular walking with panoramic views of the Himalayas including Everest. Tailored to walkers of varying standards, we’ll be there at a time of year known for clear skies and stunning mountain views. We’ll spend much of our time in Singalila National Park, west of Darjeeling, walking through forests, villages and mountain landscapes far from the usual tourist routes.

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP SPECIAL

• An entry day on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
• Panoramic walks away from known tourist routes
• Support vehicles allowing shorter or longer walking options each day
• Stays in family-run guesthouses, homestays and mountain trekking lodges
• The warmth of local communities and simplicity of Himalayan life
• Dawn views across the Himalayas, including Everest and Kanchenjunga
• Fourteen days to fully immerse in a carefully curated, heart-centred journey

JO’S FAMILY STORY

This journey begins on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, which holds personal significance for me as my grandfather served as its Engineer and General Manager. Meeting people whose families have been connected to the railway for generations gives a warm insight into community life and local heritage.

THE CURATION AND AUTHENTICITY OF THESE JOURNEYS

What makes these journeys particularly special is the way they are shaped by long-standing local relationships. This is not a mainstream tour and it is not designed around busy sightseeing or tourist routes. Every walk, village stay and shared meal has been chosen with care, often in places that most travellers would never find without local guidance. Because Jo and Bhusan know the region deeply, the trip unfolds in an organic, unhurried way.

You meet real people and experience the rhythm of daily life in the Himalayas. Many of the moments guests talk about afterwards are the simple ones, such as a quiet path through a forest, a shared cup of tea in a village kitchen, or a spontaneous conversation with someone who welcomes you in.

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THE JOURNEY

Our journey begins in Bagdogra before travelling on the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to Kurseong, where we spend time settling into the mountains amongst tea plantations and local village life.

From there we travel to Chatakpur, a traditional Himalayan village perched high on the hills with magnificent views of the Kanchenjunga range. There are opportunities for gentle walks, monastery visits and sunrise views over the mountains.

We then continue into Singalila National Park, where support vehicles allow everyone to choose the amount of walking that suits them. Scenic walks take us along the Nepal border, through forests and mountain landscapes, with stays in welcoming trekking lodges and homestays.

Several nights are spent in Sandakphu, one of the highlights of the trip. Here we enjoy spectacular views across the Himalayas, including Everest, and unforgettable dawn panoramas stretching across the mountain range.

Later in the journey we stay in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and adjacent homestay near Rimbick. There is time for peaceful walks, optional meditation, visits with local people and the opportunity to simply relax and enjoy this special place.

The trip finishes in Darjeeling, where you may wish to extend your stay and explore markets, the Tibetan Refugee Centre, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and many other local attractions.

WHO THIS TRIP SUITS

• Walkers who enjoy spectacular mountain scenery
• People looking for flexibility in how much they walk each day
• Travellers interested in local culture and community life
• Individuals, couples and friends
• Those seeking a carefully curated small-group experience

PRICE AND DETAILS

• $4,750 per person sharing a twin or double room
• Single supplement available for 8 nights ($120)
• Includes accommodation, guiding, transfers, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway tickets, breakfasts and most meals
• Small group size of 6-10 people
• Luggage transported throughout the trip, with only a day pack required for walking

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YOUR GUIDES

Jo Cresswell
I’ve been leading walking, skiing and cycling tours since the 1980s across Europe and Australia, and am delighted to now offer these Himalayan journeys. I’m a musician on concertina and piano, a meditator and yogi, a qualified cross-country ski instructor, and have spent many years managing folk festivals and concert tours.

Bhusan Chettri
Bhusan has over 25 years of experience as a high-altitude trekking and tour guide throughout Nepal, Northern India and Sikkim. He brings vast knowledge, calm leadership, and a wonderful sense of humour to our trips.