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Description
Embark on a 6-day Lepchakha Trek, uncovering the mesmerizing essence of Dooars. Trek through Buxa Tiger Reserve, visit the historic Buxa Fort and witness breathtaking vistas from Lepcha-Kha. Experience the tranquillity of Jayanti and a thrilling wildlife safari at Jaldapara National Park.
Highlights
- Meet at Bagdogra Airport for a warm welcome
- Trek through Buxa Tiger Reserve's lush forests and Buxa Fort's history
- Experience the stunning views of Dooars from Lepcha-Kha
- Enjoy a magical morning amidst misty forests in Jayanti
- Thrilling jungle safari at Jaldapara National Park with abundant wildlife
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Day 1: Meet at the Bagdogra Airport (IXB) expand_more
Upon arrival, please meet with our representative and transfer to 28 Mile Busty, your stop for today.
Enjoy Dooar's homestay experience here.
Spend an evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in 28 Mile Busty.
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Day 2: Drive to Santalabari, Trek to Buxa Sadar, 5 hrs expand_more
Enjoy the beautiful morning in this beautiful hamlet. Surrounded by Teak forest overlooking the Sinchula hill range in the backdrop, the morning view of this area will give you a perfect boost for the trek.
After breakfast, leave the place and drive to Santalabari. It’s a small settlement with few houses. This is the place where our trek starts for Lepchakha.
The trek route goes through the forest of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, one of the largest National Park in India.
From the last vehicle point, we trek for 1 hour to reach Sadar Bazar. We check into the homestay and visit the nearby mountain stream for river activity.
After that, we return to Homestay and post lunch; we explore the historical Buxa Fort.
The Buxa fort has an interesting history. Previously, the King of Bhutan used the fort to protect the portion of the famous Silk route, which was connected between India and Tibet, via Bhutan, but later, they abandoned this fort. This area was a point of contention between the Bhutan King and the Cooch Kings. After the British interceded on the invitation of the Cooch King and captured the fort. The fort was formally handed over to the British on 11th November 1865 as part of the Treaty of Sinchula. The British restored the fort from its original bamboo wood structure to a stone structure. Later, they used this fort as a high-security prison and detention camp for the freedom fighters. This fort was the most unreachable prison in India after the Cellular Jail in Andaman.
We also explore the surrounding village to learn about their culture and daily life.
We return to homestay, and in the evening, we arrange a storytelling session on the history of this place.
You could hear the loud sound of barking deer near your homestay. Overnight stay at Buxa Sadar.
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Day 3: Buxa Sadar to Lepcha-Kha expand_more
You will wake up in the morning hearing the chirping of birds.
After a hearty breakfast, our trek starts for Lepcha-Kha. It will be a gradient walk up to Buxa Fort. After that, it will be steep climbing.
From Buxa Fort, it takes around 1.5 hrs to Lepcha-Kha, and this trail is famous for bird watching. Lepcha-Kha is marked with a Chorten and an open field.
You can get a jaw-dropping view of the Dooars region from here.
In the afternoon, go for a village walk and explore local Dukpa culture.
Spend your evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Lepcha-Kha.
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Day 4: Lepcha-Kha to Jayanti expand_more
In the morning when the sunlight hits on the forest trees, the dew evaporates and creates a misty look – you must wake up early to experience this spectacular view.
After experiencing this magnificent view relish a tasty breakfast and start your trek to Jayanti.
- It will be all downhill walk for one hour through forest till Katlung Khola (river).
- From Katlung Khola we do river trek for 2 hours to reach Jayanti.
- The view will be so mesmerizing today during river trek.
Jayanti is a beautiful and quiet place on the bank of Jayanti river.
In the afternoon go for a jungle safari adventure.
Return to your place by evening and spend time at leisure.
Overnight at Jayanti.
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Day 6: Jayanti to Jaldapara National Park expand_more
The morning view of Jayanti is hard to describe in a few words.
Apart from astounding natural beauty, you have never heard of the morning chorus of innumerable birds.
After breakfast, check out, and we transfer you to Jaldapara National Park.
We visit Totopara in the afternoon and experience about their daily.
Evening at leisure.
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Day 6: Departure expand_more
We went for a jungle safari early in the morning in Jaldapara National Park.
Horned Rhinoceros, Elephant, Indian Bison, Leopard, Barking Deer, and Indian Spotted Deer - this National Park is great for wild animal sightings.
After breakfast, start your journey towards the Airport/Railway station for your onward journey.
What's Included
All airport/hotel transfers.
All sightseeing.
Accommodation in homestay at 28 Mile Busty. 2-star hotel or cottage accommodation in Jayanti & Cooch Behar
Accommodation and 3 meals daily (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner) during trek.
Morning and Evening Tea with snacks every day during the trek.
Professional and highly experienced English/Hindi-speaking local mountain guides.
All expenses for the guide
All necessary permits are needed for the trek.
Still and video camera charges
Note: Nutritious veg meals and egg dishes will be provided during the trek. For this trek, we try as much as we can to add locally-produced organic vegetables to your menu. You will have Indian and Nepali cuisines for your lunch and dinner mostly.
What's Excluded
Any personal nature of expenses such as telephone call, battery recharge, shopping, extra porters, beverages, laundry, etc.
Your travel insurance.
Any kind of insurance which covers medical or emergency evacuation, lost and theft expenses etc.
Client’s Personal gear for the trek.
Clients offload expense.
Additional cost for delay which is out of management’s control like landslide, bad weather condition, itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability, strike, road blockade or any other natural calamities, etc.
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is not mandatory. It’s up to your satisfaction.)
Anything that isn’t in the ‘include’ list.
What to bring
- Comfortable and warm clothes.
- Good backpack (50-60 L). If you want to offload your backpack then carry a daysack(20 L).
- Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra pair of socks.
- Rain Jacket/Poncho.
- First aid kit and basic medication (if any).
- Sunscreen lotion or any other skin moisturizers.
- Water bottles, backpack and energy bars/snacks.
- A pair of sunglasses.
- Balaclava/Cap.
- Gloves.
- Headlamp (with spare batteries).
- Personal toiletries.
Know before you go
Pay attention to your guide to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
Do not go outside of your homestay premises at night without talking to your guide.
Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
It’s our responsibility to keep the nature clean. Please do not encourage littering the local places or campsites.
While visiting any religious sites do not hurt the local sentiment and maintain quietness.
You can off-load your personal baggage for the whole trek at an additional cost.
Tipping is not mandatory. It’s up to your satisfaction.
Meeting Point
Bagdogra International Airport Road, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 20 | USD 450 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 20 | USD 350 Per Person |
| Youth | |
| 1 To 20 | USD 450 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |