Adventure Awaits
Description
Rachela (La meaning a pass) top is the highest point on the ridge forming the border and is a Tri-junction of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan. The area is pristine forest canopy and protected as Neora Valley National Park. The trekking trail begins just above the foothills of Himalayas (called Dooars region) and reaches a high point above 10000 ft at Rachela (same as Rachela Pass or Rachela top).
Good to know
Our trail is inside Kalimpong district, an area curved out from Darjeeling district recently and entirely within the state of West Bengal.
Trekking through pristine forests of Neora Valley National Park in Bengal is probably one of the best wilderness treks of our country.
The Neora Valley National Park in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal spreads over an area of 88 square kilometres and is considered to be one of the richest biological zones in India. It is one of the few places where one can find the elusive and elegant Red Panda in its natural habitat, thereby making this park a haven for nature and wildlife lovers.
Brief Itinerary for Rachela Pass trek:
DAY 1: Reach NJP/Bagdogra by noon. Drive to Kholatar village– 120 Km – 4 to 5 hours. Trekkers Hut/homestay.
DAY 2: Trek to Jhandi peak 5/6 hours. Camp .
DAY 3: Trek to Tonglonge & Ulka view point 2hours from Jhandi then whole day (sight seeing) . Camp
DAY 4: Trek to Rachela (10300 ft) – 6/7 hours. Camp
DAY 4: Trek down to Keramtar via Tangta monastery – 6/7 hours. Camp
DAY 5: Drive from Keramtar to Siliguri NJP/Bagdogra – 130 km – 4/5 hours.
Tonglonge
Rhododendrons
Jhandi/kitabh Singh
Ulka view point