Day 1
NJP → Lava → Kolakham
Drive from NJP into the hills above Kalimpong and settle at Kolakham on the edge of the reserve.
Trips / Adventure / Trekking
Neora Valley wilderness expedition
A multi-day wilderness journey through one of the least explored forests of the eastern Himalaya, weaving remote trekking, forest camping and long nights under the stars.
Duration5 days / 4 nightsDifficultyModerate to difficultHighest pointRachela region, approximately 3,100 to 3,150 mFrom₹13,499 per person
Journey overview
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty
Moderate to difficult
Highest point
Rachela region, approximately 3,100 to 3,150 m
Region
Kalimpong district
Area
Neora Valley National Park
Group size
8 to 10 participants
Neora Valley is one of the last untouched rainforests of the eastern Himalaya. Few trails cross it, and the ones that do move slowly through deep canopy, stream crossings and forgotten ridges.
This expedition combines remote trekking with forest camping and nights under an open sky. It is built for travellers who want more than a viewpoint: time in the forest, in a small group, and in the company of local forest support.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Wilderness camping
02Dense Himalayan forests
03Mountain ridges
04Bird watching
05Wildlife habitat
06Nature interpretation
07Stream crossings
08Stargazing
09Photography
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 2
Kolakham → Neora Valley wilderness camp
Enter the reserve on foot, moving through dense forest to the wilderness camp.
Day 3
Wilderness exploration
A full day inside the forest, with time for nature interpretation, bird watching and walks between ridges and stream crossings.
Day 4
Rachela region → Lava
Trek towards the Rachela region for open ridges and long views, then descend back to Lava for the night.
Day 5
Lava → NJP
A final morning in the hills before the return drive to NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹13,499 per person
Homestays, wilderness camping, meals and support included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- Transport throughout the journey
- Trek leader
- Local forest support
- 2 nights homestay
- 2 nights wilderness camping (where permitted)
- All meals
- Camping equipment
- Forest trekking experience
- Nature interpretation
Things to know
Before you set out.
Difficulty
Moderate to difficult. Long forest days with a highest point of around 3,100 to 3,150 m in the Rachela region.
Group size
Kept small at 8 to 10 participants, for a slower and more attentive experience in the forest.
Region
Kalimpong district, inside Neora Valley National Park.
Stays and meals
Two nights of homestay and two nights of wilderness camping where permitted, with all meals included.
Getting there
The journey begins and ends at NJP, with transport included throughout.
Equipment
Camping equipment is provided as part of the journey.
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Other established routes
The itinerary above is the route operated by Untrails. The routes below are included as educational references to help travellers understand the different established ways this region can be explored.
Gallery
Fragments from the trail.
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