Pine forest trail near Lava and Rishop

Packages / Lava & Rishop Forest Trail

Lava & Rishop Forest Trail

3N / 4DDuration
KolkataDeparture city
NJP / BagdograOnward transfer
8–10Group size

Lava and Rishop sit inside pine and oak forest on the edge of Neora Valley National Park, and this route is built for people who'd rather walk than sightsee. Expect fewer stops, more forest air, and one very good reason to be awake before 5am.

Day by day

  • Day 1

    Kolkata to Lava

    Overnight train to New Jalpaiguri, then a road transfer through Kalimpong to Lava. Evening at the monastery.

  • Day 2

    Neora Valley forest walk

    A guided walk along the fringes of Neora Valley National Park through pine, oak and rhododendron.

  • Day 3

    Rishop sunrise

    Early transfer to Rishop for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga, followed by a slow walk down to Tiffin Dara.

  • Day 4

    Return to Kolkata

    Morning transfer to NJP via Kalimpong for the return train, reaching Kolkata by night.

Included

  • Return sleeper-class train, Kolkata–NJP–Kolkata
  • All road transfers in a shared vehicle
  • 3 nights in a homestay or lodge, twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Guided forest walk and local guide

Not included

  • Lunches and personal expenses
  • National park entry and camera fees
  • Tips and porterage
  • Travel insurance