6-Day Lepchakha Trek in the Dooars with Buxa Fort and Jaldapara

6 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a 6-day Lepchakha Trek and uncover the mesmerizing essence of the Dooars. Trek through the forests of Buxa Tiger Reserve, visit the historic Buxa Fort...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Siliguri · Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi, Nepali

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 your homestay premises at night without speaking to your guide.; Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.; It is our responsibility to keep nature clean. Please do not encourage littering in local places or campsites.; While visiting any religious sites, do not hurt local sentiments and maintain quietness.; You can off-load your personal baggage for the whole trek at an additional cost.; Tipping is not mandatory. It is up to your satisfaction.

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What's Included

All airport/hotel transfers.
All sightseeing.
Accommodation in a homestay at 28 Mile Busty, and 2-star hotel or cottage accommodation in Jayanti and Cooch Behar.
Accommodation and 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the 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 needed for the trek.
Still and video camera charges.

Not Included

Any personal expenses such as telephone calls, battery recharge, shopping, extra porters, beverages, laundry, etc.
Your travel insurance.
Any kind of insurance covering medical or emergency evacuation, lost items, and theft expenses, etc.
Client's personal gear for the trek.
Client offload expense.
Additional costs caused by delays beyond management's control, such as landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications for safety concerns, illness, changes in government policy, political instability, strikes, road blockades, or any other natural calamities.
Tips for trekking staff and driver. Tipping is not mandatory and is up to your satisfaction.
Anything that is not in the included list.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival at Bagdogra and Transfer to 28 Mile Busty

Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to 28 Mile Busty, your stop for today. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to 28 Mile Busty, your stop for today. Enjoy the Dooars homestay experience here. Enjoy the Dooars homestay experience here. Spend the evening at leisure. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in 28 Mile Busty. Overnight stay in 28 Mile Busty.
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Day 02

Drive to Santalabari and Trek to Buxa Sadar

Enjoy the beautiful morning in this lovely hamlet. Surrounded by teak forest and overlooking the Sinchula hill range in the backdrop, the morning view of this area will give you a perfect boost for the trek. Enjoy the beautiful morning in this lovely hamlet. Surrounded by teak forest and 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 is a small settlement with a few houses, and this is where our trek to Lepchakha begins. After breakfast, leave the place and drive to Santalabari. It is a small settlement with a few houses, and this is where our trek to Lepchakha begins. The trek route goes through the forest of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, one of the largest national parks in India. The trek route goes through the forest of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, one of the largest national parks in India. From the last vehicle point, trek for 1 hour to reach Sadar Bazar. Check into the homestay and visit the nearby mountain stream for river activity. From the last vehicle point, trek for 1 hour to reach Sadar Bazar. Check into the homestay and visit the nearby mountain stream for river activity. After that, return to the homestay and, after lunch, explore the historical Buxa Fort. After that, return to the homestay and, after lunch, explore the historical Buxa Fort. Buxa Fort has an interesting history. Previously, the King of Bhutan used the fort to protect a portion of the famous Silk Route, which connected India and Tibet via Bhutan, but later it was abandoned. This area was a point of contention between the King of Bhutan and the Cooch kings. After the British intervened at the invitation of the Cooch King and captured the fort, it was formally handed over to them on 11th November 1865 as part of the Treaty of Sinchula. The British restored the fort from its original bamboo and wood structure into a stone structure. Later, they used it as a high-security prison and detention camp for freedom fighters. This fort was the most unreachable prison in India after the Cellular Jail in Andaman. Buxa Fort has an interesting history. Previously, the King of Bhutan used the fort to protect a portion of the famous Silk Route, which connected India and Tibet via Bhutan, but later it was abandoned. This area was a point of contention between the King of Bhutan and the Cooch kings. After the British intervened at the invitation of the Cooch King and captured the fort, it was formally handed over to them on 11th November 1865 as part of the Treaty of Sinchula. The British restored the fort from its original bamboo and wood structure into a stone structure. Later, they used it as a high-security prison and detention camp for freedom fighters. This fort was the most unreachable prison in India after the Cellular Jail in Andaman. Also explore the surrounding village to learn about the local culture and daily life. Also explore the surrounding village to learn about the local culture and daily life. Return to the homestay, and in the evening, enjoy a storytelling session on the history of this place. Return to the homestay, and in the evening, enjoy a storytelling session on the history of this place. You may hear the loud sound of barking deer near your homestay. Overnight stay at Buxa Sadar. You may hear the loud sound of barking deer near your homestay. Overnight stay at Buxa Sadar.
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Day 03

Trek from Buxa Sadar to Lepcha-Kha

Wake up in the morning to the chirping of birds. Wake up in the morning to the chirping of birds. After a hearty breakfast, start the trek to Lepcha-Kha. It begins as a gradual walk up to Buxa Fort, followed by a steep climb. After a hearty breakfast, start the trek to Lepcha-Kha. It begins as a gradual walk up to Buxa Fort, followed by a steep climb. From Buxa Fort, it takes around 1.5 hours to reach Lepcha-Kha, and this trail is famous for birdwatching. Lepcha-Kha is marked by a Chorten and an open field. From Buxa Fort, it takes around 1.5 hours to reach Lepcha-Kha, and this trail is famous for birdwatching. Lepcha-Kha is marked by a Chorten and an open field. You can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the Dooars region from here. You can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the Dooars region from here. In the afternoon, go for a village walk and explore the local Dukpa culture. In the afternoon, go for a village walk and explore the local Dukpa culture. Spend your evening at leisure. Spend your evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Lepcha-Kha. Overnight stay at Lepcha-Kha.
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Day 04

Descend to Jayanti and Enjoy a Jungle Safari

In the morning, when the sunlight hits the forest trees, the dew evaporates and creates a misty look - you must wake up early to experience this spectacular view. In the morning, when the sunlight hits the forest trees, the dew evaporates and creates a misty look - you must wake up early to experience this spectacular view. After enjoying this magnificent sight, relish a tasty breakfast and start your trek to Jayanti. After enjoying this magnificent sight, relish a tasty breakfast and start your trek to Jayanti. It will be a downhill walk for one hour through the forest until Katlung Khola (river). It will be a downhill walk for one hour through the forest until Katlung Khola (river). From Katlung Khola, continue with a river trek for 2 hours to reach Jayanti. From Katlung Khola, continue with a river trek for 2 hours to reach Jayanti. The views during today's river trek will be truly mesmerizing. The views during today's river trek will be truly mesmerizing. Jayanti is a beautiful and quiet place on the bank of the Jayanti River. Jayanti is a beautiful and quiet place on the bank of the Jayanti River. In the afternoon, go for a jungle safari adventure. In the afternoon, go for a jungle safari adventure. Return to your place by evening and spend time at leisure. Return to your place by evening and spend time at leisure. Overnight at Jayanti. Overnight at Jayanti.
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Day 05

Transfer to Jaldapara National Park via Totopara

The morning view of Jayanti is hard to describe in a few words. The morning view of Jayanti is hard to describe in a few words. Apart from its astounding natural beauty, you will hear the morning chorus of innumerable birds. Apart from its astounding natural beauty, you will hear the morning chorus of innumerable birds. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Jaldapara National Park. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Jaldapara National Park. Visit Totopara in the afternoon and experience their daily life. Visit Totopara in the afternoon and experience their daily life. Spend the evening at leisure. Spend the evening at leisure.
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Day 06

Jaldapara Safari and Departure

Go for an early morning jungle safari in Jaldapara National Park. Go for an early morning jungle safari in Jaldapara National Park. One-horned rhinoceros, elephant, Indian bison, leopard, barking deer, and Indian spotted deer - this national park is excellent for wild animal sightings. One-horned rhinoceros, elephant, Indian bison, leopard, barking deer, and Indian spotted deer - this national park is excellent for wild animal sightings. After breakfast, start your journey towards the airport or railway station for your onward journey. After breakfast, start your journey towards the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Bagdogra International Airport Road, Bagdogra, West Bengal, India · Tour start: Distt. Darjeeling Siliguri, M8PG+25X, Bagdogra, West Bengal 734421, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.