Day 1
NJP → Lava → Kolakham
Drive from NJP to Lava and continue to Kolakham. Trip briefing, a short forest orientation walk and village exploration. Night stay at Kolakham.
Trips / Adventure / Hiking
Lava–Kolakham wilderness hike
A forest hiking experience through dense Himalayan forests, mountain streams and remote village trails along the buffer zone of Neora Valley.
Duration3 days / 2 nightsDifficultyModerateHighest pointApproximately 2,200 mFrom₹8,499 per person
Journey overview
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest point
Approximately 2,200 m
Region
Kalimpong · Neora Valley forest edge
Activity
Forest hiking
Best season
October to May
The Lava–Kolakham wilderness hike explores dense Himalayan forests, mountain streams and remote village trails along the buffer zone of Neora Valley.
The journey offers immersive hiking during the day while returning each evening to a comfortable mountain homestay.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Himalayan forest trails
02Neora Valley landscapes
03Birdwatching
04Mountain villages
05Nature photography
06Forest interpretation
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 2
Kolakham forest hike
Guided hike through forest trails, streams and ridge viewpoints. Walking distance of 8 to 10 km.
Activities
- Forest interpretation
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Nature exploration
Day 3
Morning walk → NJP
Morning nature walk, then return via Lava to NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹8,499 per person
All meals, homestays and support included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- All transfers
- Hiking leader
- Two nights homestay
- All meals
- Guided forest hiking
- Local trail support
- Basic first aid
Things to know
Before you set out.
Difficulty
Moderate forest hiking, with a highest point of around 2,200 m.
Best season
October to May, for stable trail conditions and clearer forest visibility.
Region
Kalimpong district, along the Neora Valley forest edge.
Activity
Forest hiking through the Neora Valley buffer zone.
Getting there
The journey begins and ends at NJP, with pickup, drop and all transfers included.
Stays and meals
Two nights at a mountain homestay in Kolakham, with all meals included.
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Other established routes
The itinerary above is the route operated by Untrails. The routes below highlight other hiking possibilities around the Neora Valley landscape.
Gallery
Fragments from the trail.
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