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🗓 Day 1: NJP/Siliguri → Lava
• Distance: ~105 km | Travel Time: ~4.5–5 hours
• Route: NJP – Kalimpong – Algarah – Lava
📌 Activities:
• Arrive at NJP or Bagdogra
• Scenic drive through Kalimpong hills and pine forests
• Reach Lava, a quaint hill village nestled in the Neora Valley forest
🏡 Check-in:
• Check in to a homestay or hotel in Lava
• Visit the Lava Monastery (Jamgyong Kongtrul Monastery) — serene with great mountain views
• Take a short nature walk or relax with local tea
🛏️ Overnight stay in Lava
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🗓 Day 2: Lava → Rishyap
• Distance: ~11 km (via Jeep or short trek from Lava)
• Note: Roads can be rough; 4x4 recommended or trek for 3–4 km if adventurous
📌 Activities:
• After breakfast, drive or trek to Rishyap (a.k.a. Rishop) — a peaceful hamlet with mesmerizing views of Kanchenjunga range
• En route or upon arrival, enjoy:
o Local forest walks
o Birdwatching (great for photographers)
o Relax amid the silence of pine and rhododendron forests
Optional:
• Short trek to Tiffin Dara View Point for sunrise/sunset views of the Himalayan range
🛏️ Overnight stay in Rishyap
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🗓 Day 3: Rishyap → Kolakham
• Distance: ~26 km | Travel Time: ~1.5–2 hours
📌 Activities:
• After breakfast, check out and head to Kolakham — located on the edge of Neora Valley National Park
• Explore:
o Changey Waterfall – short trek through forest
o Panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga and surrounding peaks
o Relax in your lodge amidst complete forest serenity
🛏️ Overnight stay in Kolakham
💡 Nighttime is peaceful, perfect for stargazing or a bonfire if offered by your lodge
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🗓 Day 4: Kolakham → NJP/Siliguri (Departure)
• Distance: ~120 km | Travel Time: ~5–6 hours
📌 Activities:
• Early morning forest walk or photography session (if time allows)
• After breakfast, check out and drive back to NJP/Siliguri
• En route stop at viewpoints or Kalimpong for snacks/lunch (optional)
🎒 Tour ends with serene mountain memories
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✅ Tips & Recommendations:
• 🛻 Hire a local vehicle with hill experience (roads are rough in parts)
• 🥾 Carry light woolens (even in summer), and trekking shoes
• 📸 Great for photography, so bring a good camera or binoculars
• 🚫 Mobile network is weak in Kolakham & Rishyap – enjoy the digital detox
Additional Comment
- Lodging:Included.
- Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
- Private Cab:Included.
- Pickup from:NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/Siliguri Bus Stand
- Drop at:NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/Siliguri Bus Stand
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Lava-Rishap-Kolakham in 3 Nights & 4 Days
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