Day 1
NJP → Lava → Kolakham
Drive from NJP through Kalimpong to Lava, then continue to the forest village of Kolakham.
Trips / Adventure / Trekking
Rachela Pass trek
A remote Himalayan trekking experience through dense forests and high ridgelines, offering a quieter alternative to the well-walked trails of the eastern Himalaya.
Duration4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nightsDifficultyModerate to difficultHighest pointRachela Pass, approximately 3,100 to 3,150 mFrom₹12,000 per person
Journey overview
Duration
4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty
Moderate to difficult
Highest point
Rachela Pass, approximately 3,100 to 3,150 m
Region
Kalimpong district
Area
Neora Valley National Park region
Best season
March to May, October to December
Rachela Pass sits on the edge of Neora Valley, one of the least walked forests in the eastern Himalaya. The trail moves through dense canopy, mossy ridges and mountain viewpoints, with long stretches where the loudest sound is the wind through the trees.
It suits trekkers who are drawn to wilderness and want a quieter Himalayan experience, away from the busier ridge routes.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Dense Himalayan forest
02Ridge walking
03Remote trails
04Mountain viewpoints
05Bird watching
06Wildlife habitat
07Wilderness experience
08Village stays
09Photography
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 2
Kolakham → Rachela Pass approach
A long forest walk through the Neora Valley region, moving steadily upward towards the Rachela Pass.
Day 3
Rachela Pass exploration → Lava
Time on the ridge at Rachela Pass, then a descent back through forest trails to Lava for the night.
Day 4
Lava → NJP
A final morning in the hills, then a return drive to NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹12,000 per person
Three nights of accommodation, all meals and support included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- Transport throughout the trip
- Trek guide
- Local forest support
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals during the trip
- Rachela Pass trekking experience
- Village interaction
- Basic first aid support
Things to know
Before you set out.
Difficulty
Moderate to difficult. Sustained forest and ridge walking, with a highest point of around 3,100 to 3,150 m.
Best season
March to May and October to December for clearer forest and ridge conditions.
Region
Kalimpong district, in the Neora Valley National Park region.
Area
Neora Valley National Park region. Local forest support accompanies the trek.
Getting there
The journey begins and ends at NJP, with transport included throughout.
Stays and meals
Three nights of village and trail accommodation, with all meals during the trip.
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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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