The Neora Valley Park is one of the best and exceptional tourist destinations in North Bengal. The reserved forest comprises practically 100 acre of forest land.
The park has many gorgeous sights along with many birds and animals. Red panda is actually the most significant animals of this area and one of the rarest animals of the earth. Accommodation services are also available at various parts of Neora Valley Jungle. One may look for Lava Lolegaon Rishop Tour Package to visit Neora Valley National Park.
Trekking to Neora Valley National Park:
To all the trek lovers, the Neora Valley National Park has been proved as a wonderful site. It has two entry points: Samsing and Lava. The hike route from Lava is about 25 km long. Starting from the Zero point, the path surrounded by dense forests reaches straight into the Valley. Towards the beginning, it takes you downward until you reach Jaree-Butee, a flat piece of land inside the forest of Oak trees. 3 km from here is a camping site in Alubari which is situated beside the river. An overnight camping session is must.
Trekking through Samsing is a visual delight for hikers. The majority of trek routes begin from the village of Suntaley Khola which is five km away from Samsing. One may come across an overwhelming variety of environment while trekking through this road. The unbelievable biodiversity is something that the park famous about.
The highest point of the park is Rachela, also well-known as the virgin glory of North Bengal. It is situated 9500-10,000 ft. above the sea level. Trekking to this point makes you familiar with the evergreen, deciduous, and coniferous vegetation of the park. This point is the meeting point of its three borders, Bhutan, India, and Sikkim which is adjacent to the legendary 'Silk Route.'
Remember to seek permission from the Forest Department before starting your trekking expedition. The permit can be taken from the forest office situated at Lava and Samsing.
Finest Time to Visit Neora Valley National Park:
Every month of the year calls for a different experience in Neora valley. During March and April, the flowers blossom to their fullest, making the flora look livelier. From October to December is the time for mountains to be a visual treat. The park will remains closed from July-September. And last of all, months between December and March it’s a delightful retreat for birding.
Day visits are open from 16th September-15th June.
Characteristics of Neora Valley National Park:
Neora Valley National Park is to be establishing in the middle of Sikkim, Bhutan, and West Bengal. It is adjacent with forests of these three boundaries. Moreover, it developed from 30 m of altitude up to 3200 m. These wild lands reach up to an unbelievable elevation of 10,600 ft at Rachel Danda, the highest point of Neora valley. The park is one of the best enduring bionetwork in the Eastern fraction Himalayas. It has incredible biodiversity which is home to some rare endemic species of animals, plants, and birds. The valley is full of temperate and tropical vegetation.
How to arrive at Neora Valley National Park?
The famous tourism place is located 30 km from Darjeeling railway station. You can hire a taxi to reach the national park from any nearby region. The adjacent township to Neora valley is Lava. One of the park entrances in the village named Kolakham is only 10 km from Lava. It takes an hour to get to Lava from Kalimpong which is situated at a distance of 34 km. You can reach Lava from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) or Siliguri via Gorubathan also. From this path, you can reach Lava about 3 hours.
Another way you can opt is from Samsing. This route is usually taken by trekkers who wish to stay back for camping and hiking. It takes 3.5 hours to reach Neora Valley from Samsing. Moreover, it is well connected to other towns and cities like Kolkata, Siliguri, etc. The government and private owned buses operate from these cities at frequent intervals.
Entry Permits for Neora Valley National Park
You cannot go through the park without a valid permit. It needs to be get from the Forest Range Office which is to be found both at Lava and Samsing. It requires about two-three hours of issuing the permit hence, it is sensible for you to start early in the morning. The process begins at about 6:00 AM during the summer and springtime.
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