1. Neora Valley Trek
It is a gentle trekking in
the Neora Valley Nature Reserve to Rachela Pass. Neora Valley
Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining pristine ecosystems
of the Eastern Himalaya with its incredible bio-diversity,
and it is the home to many rare and endangered, flora, fauna
and avi-fauna. This trek initiates from Lava and the trail
extends through the richly forested hills and valleys to reach
the 3152 Mts high, Rachela Pass at the Indo-Bhutan border.
The return trek is through much easy pastures comprising the
farmlands and villages of Rishi River Valley with its tribal
settlements, cardamom plantations, gushing streams and waterfalls.
Very few people have visited this hidden natural jewel and
if you are looking for an easy trek in an area rich in natural
history and beautiful views this is just the trek for you.
For birdwatchers this trek is enjoyable during the spring
time.
Day
01: Arrival at Kolkata/Delhi
Arrival at Kolkata (land
of Joy)/New Delhi. Received upon arrival and transferred to
hotel. Day free at your, leisure. Evening, free. Overnight
in Hotel.
Day
02: Full day sightseeing
Sightseeing the boulevards
of the erstwhile British capital which still carries the reminiscence
of the days of Raj in India. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
03: Kolkata/Delhi- Kalimpong
Morning drive to the airport
for flight to Bagdogra. Received upon arrival and transferred
to Kalimpong. Evening free to explore the local market. Overnight
in hotel.
Day
04: Kalimpong (sightseeing and drive to LAVA)
Morning visit Monastery and
Kalimpong bazaar. Afternoon drive to Lava (2100m). Overnight
at Forest Bunglow or Private Lodge.
Day
05:
Trek begins from Lava and
we proceed towards
Day
06: Trek
Day
07: Trek
Day
08: Lava
Trek back to Lava. Overnight
in Forest Bunglow or Private Lodge.
Day
09: Kalimpong
Drive back to a local Farm
House, evening free. Overnight in Samthar Farm House.
Day
10: Darjeeling
Drive via Teesta Valley and
tea gardens to Darjeeling. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
11: Darjeeling
Early morning visit Tiger
Hill for sunrise view over Khanchenjunga range, Batasia Loop
and Ghoom Monastery. Post breakfast visit the HMI, Padmaja
Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetan refugee self help camp. Evening
free. Overnight in Hotel.
Day
12: Bagdogra (IXB)
Drive to Bagdogra or NJP
Railway Station for your onward journey.
