Neora valley nature reserve trek in Darjeeling.

Neora Valley Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining pristine ecosystems of the Eastern Himalayas with its amazing bio-diversity, and is home to many rare and endangered, plants, animals and birds. This 4-day trek starts from Lava and treks through the richly forested hills and valleys to reach the 3152 Meters high, Rachela Pass at the India-Bhutan border. The return trek is through the farmlands and villages of Rishi River Valley with its ethnic hamlets, cardamom plantations, cascading streams and waterfalls. Very few westerners 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 bird watchers this trek is attractive during the spring months of March to June.

Best Season: October to May.
Trek Grading: Easy to Moderate.
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Maximum Altitude: 3152m/10338ft. (Rachela Pass)
Start/End Point: Bagdogra Airport or Bhadrapur Airport or NJP Railway Station.
Tour Availability: Join a group trek (dates given below)
Private treks available on request.

Group Departure Dates for Neora Valley Nature Trek in Darjeeling
17-26 April, 2010	15-24 May, 2010	02-11 Oct, 2010
01-10 May, 2010	05-14 June, 2010	16-25 Oct, 2010
>> Minimum 2 participants required for treks to operate. >> Participants can come in from Delhi, Calcutta(Kolkata) or Kathmandu, Nepal. >> Tours starts and ends at Bagdogra or Bhadrapur Airport or NJP Railway Station. >> Private tours are available on request for minimum of 2 persons.

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01:Arrive at Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Station or Bhadrapur Airport.
Meet local guide and drive to Kalimpong. Holumba Lodge.
Day 02: Morning visit Monastery and Kalimpong bazaar.
Afternoon drive to Lava (2100m/6890ft). Forest Bungalow or Guest House. (B)
Day 03-06: 4-Day Neora Valley Nature Reserve trek to Rachela Pass (3152m/10338ft).
Return via Rishi Valley back to Lava. Forest Bungalow or Guest House. (B, L, D)
Day 07: Drive via Kalimpong and Teesta Valley to Darjeeling. Hotel Dekeling. (B)
Day 08: Early morning visit Tiger Hill for sunrise view over Kanchanjunga range.
Rest of the day walking and jeep tour around Darjeeling. Hotel Dekeling. (B)
Day 09: Free day in Darjeeling. Hotel Dekeling. (B)
Day 10: Drive to Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Station or Bhadrapur
Airport for departure. End of Neora valley nature reserve trek. (B)

Meals: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D= Dinner.