Pagsamkha Path Rek : 7 Nights 8 Days

Pagsamkha Path Rek

7 Nights 8 Days
INCLUDES

Pricing

On Request

ID-AKK-88

Best season: 16 September–January & April

Over view:
Buxa Tiger Reserve lies in the north-east corner of West Bengal and is contiguous with the forests of Greater Manas Sanctuary, the buffer zone of Manas Tiger Reserve of Assam, and other Reserve Forest areas along the Indo-Bhutanese border.

Most of the reserve lies in the plains; only the northern tracts are hilly and the northern boundary follows the Bhutan border. There is continuous forest from the plains to nearly 2,000 m at the border, and forest cover probably continues to the 4,066 m Tale La in Bhutan.

This trek is to explore the hidden hamlets on the lap of nature in Buxa Dolomite Hill series of Sinchula Range, Bhutan Himalaya. A round trek through the Hills, gorges, valleys and dense Tiger Reserve forest will leads you very close to nature. The thrill to cross the Asian Elephants corridors is not lesser than to learn the untold story of Dukpas (the ethnic group).

Special features:
This trek route is through the Reserve forest in Indian part of Bhutan Himalaya which helps you to understand the Birds, insects, plants, History, Culture, Buddhism and Wilderness. Raimyatung is a hill forest village located on the Raimyatung river valley and known as ‘Birds Valley’.

After Raimyatung where some Sarki and Chhetri people of Nepali communities resides one have to trek through the land of Dukpa. Dukpas are the original inhabitant of this region since bi-gone past who are still semi nomadic and seasonal migratory group by nature and tradition. Pokhri is an example their temporary settlement.

The Chunabhati is the only weavers’; Village of Dukpa Handicrafts and also famous for the first Drukpa Kagyupa Goempha in Dooars. Chunabhati is known to the World for the age old Finnish Mission Church. Buxa Fort still bears the witness of Indian Freedom movement in Pagsamkha or Buxa (Baksha) where the Heritage Post Office located on the highest point of Dooars. Lapchakha is the most beautiful village in Dooars also known Paradise of Dooars.

Tashigang being a small village is placed in the International Bird Network list for its Bird population. Rupang valley is the most popular place to the Trekkers and Pumtsey La (means highest barren pick) is the highest (6250 feet) in the Buxa Hill Series. The last part of the trek route i.e. from Kyantlumng to Jainti is the most unexplored area of Buxa tiger Reserve and the jungles of Bhutan Himalaya.

The Jainti Mahakal is not only famous for the stalactite and stalagmite caves but also Bhutanese goempha of historical times which believed to be the rock shelter of Atish Deepankar, the preacher of Buddhism in Tibet.

Duration: (nearly 45 km) 7 nights 8days
Trek Grade: High (Low to high altitude along with the rough terrain)
Nearest Vehicle Transit: Raimyatung & Jainti
ATM: Kalchini & Alipurduar

Coordinates:

Place

Altitude

Latitude

Longitude

distance

network

Time

Feature

grade

Raimatung

831

26.45.963

89.30.143

00 km

available

Oo hr

Hill/BTR

Normal

Pokhri got

1200

26.45.203

89.32.122

2.5 km

available

1 hr

Rest, water, Dukpa goth, view

uphill

Adma Dovana

 

 

 

 

 

 

River, jungle

Down hill

Adma Village

1771

26.46.388

89.33.003

5.5 km

available

2.5 hr

Village, jungle

steep hill

Lhamna Village

1686

26.46.435

89.33.516

600 mtr

NA

30 min

River

steep hill

Chunabhati

2453

26.45.907

89.34.214

4.5 km

available

2 hr

Village

Up hill

NW Picket

2889

26.45.785

89.34.624

1 km

NA

45 min

History

Up hill

Lal Bungalow

2438

26.45.664

89.34.930

1.5 km

available

45 min

Village

DN hill

Tasigang

3044

26.45.855

89.35.219

600 mtr

available

41 min

Culture

Up hill

Rovers’ Point

4254

26.46.332

89.35.246

5 km

NA

2 hr 37 min

View point

uphill

Oumchupani

5061

 

 

2 km

NA

1 hr 30 min

Camping ground

Up hill

Rupang Valley

6250

 

 

1.5 km

NA

1hr

View point

Up hill

Buxa Fort

2087

26.45.296

89.34.828

12 km

available

4 hr

history

Dn hill

Lapchakha

2613

26.45.163

89.35.454

2.9 km

available

1 hr

Village

Up hill

Dobana

935

26.44.331

89.37.348

2 km

NA

3 hr

River View

Dn hill

MHKL falls

934

26.44.176

89.37.352

1 km

NA

45 min

Falls, forest, River

Dn hill

Mahakal Gate

1270

26.44.113

89.37.318

600 mtr

NA

5 min

Hill slope on River

Up hill

Jainti N.P.

845

26.43944

89.37.143

5 km

available

2 hr. 15 min

National Park, chekpost

Dn hill

 

Accommodation: Forest Rest House, Home Stays and Tents
Restaurant: Raimyatung, Chunabhati, Buxa Fort Ground, Lapchakha and Jainti
Health service: Only at Jainti
Check Post: SSB, forest
Cellular network: moderate

Received from Alipurduar Junction /Kalchini Railway Station and transfer to Raimyatung by any vehicle. Raimyatung or Raimatung which means Rai community is no longer stays here) is a forest village in Buxa Tiger Reserve. This is the base camp for Circular Trekking in Buxa Hills of Sinchula Range. Check in a Home Stay and free to explore the Village and Raimyatung River Valley.
Early morning trek to Aadma via Pokhri Goth (the temporary shelter of Dukpas) through the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve. One may find some rare varieties of Spiders, Birds and Butterfly in the route. The journey through the unexplored jungle is a thrill. Overnight stay in Tents either in Aadma village.
After breakfast trek to Tashigang via Chunabhati (visit on way the first Drukpa Kagyu Goempa of Dooars & age old Finnish Church) with packed lunch. Overnight stay in tents at Chhokodin Birding Point near Tashigang.
After breakfast trek to Rupang Valley via Rovers’ Point (named after Rovers’ & Mountaineers Club) through the virgin forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve with packed lunch & night stay at Oumchupani Birders’ Camp in Tents.
Early morning trek to Pam Tsey La (the highest peak of LAipurduar district) with packed breakfast and back to the Camp. Trek down to Buxaduar after lunch. Overnight stay in Dukpas Hut, at Buxa Fort ground.
After Breakfast visit the Historical Buxa Fort, Post Office and Museum. After lunch trek to Lapchakha, check in a Trekkers’ Hut, have a test of Dukpa Cousin.
After breakfast trek down to Dobana (junction of the River Katlumng & River Sanchi Phu) via Ounchhlumn, bath in the auspicious Jorapahar Falls. Keep an eye for rare species of Crab and Butterfly during trek and rest for the day. Stay overnight in tents.
After breakfast trek to Jainty Mahakal (stalactite Cave), trek down to Jainty. After lunch move for the Alipurduar Junction/New Alipurduar Railway station, tour end.

INCLUSION Details

  • Meet & Greet upon arrival at Airport / NJP StationHotel Accommodation as per the name mentioned in the Category for duration as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All applicable Transfers & Sightseeing by NON AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the group as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
  • This vehicle will also change sector wise.

EXCLUSION Details

  • Government GST as applicable (as on date 01/07/2017 it is 05%)
  • Cost for extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Cost for optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees.
  • Cost for any other service not mentioned under the "Cost Includes" Head
  • Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance.
  • Cost for any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to change in package cost, which may come into effect prior to departure
  • Additional cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc.

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE NOTED FOR CHILD RATE

  • Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR)
  • Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB
  • Children below 5 years Complimentary
(Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for)

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please note as per the Government Rule, in 01 Tata Sumo / Hard Top Jeep only 08 heads are allowed that is including child. In 01 INNOVA only 06 heads are allowed that is including child. Incase the number of heads traveling increases above 08 in a Tata Sumo / Hard Top Jeep & 06 in an Innova than the guest will have to opt for the 2nd (second) vehicle for which the cost is mentioned above.

Incase the guest is opting for INNOVA as per the unwritten syndicate rule; INNOVA will do the main transfer & sightseeing of Kalimpong & Darjeeling only. Lachung & Pelling sightseeing will be done by NON AC Tata Sumo / Mahindra Maxx / Hard Top vehicle which may have front / side facing seat. Gangtok sightseeing will be done by NON AC Maruti Van / Similar (one vehicle for every 04 paying Pax). Also while opting for INNOVA please inform the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In case of excess baggage the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be collected directly from the guest.

COST BASED On

  • STANDERD HOTEL
  • Per Person
  • Extra Person / Child With Bed (CWB) sharing the Room on mattress
  • All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Tata Sumo / Similar & Except Gangtok local sightseeing by NON AC Maruti Van / Similar (04 pax in a vehicle)
  • Meal Plan as per the details mentioned in the Hotel norms.

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE NOTED FOR CHILD RATE

  • Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate (EPSR)
  • Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room will be charged as per CWB or CNB
  • Children below 5 years Complimentary

(Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for)

Process Of Making Advance Payment

50 % of the total package cost must be deposited as an advance in our company's account to confirm the package. Remaining 50 % of the package cost will be collected on arrival (First day of the Tour).

Customers must carry the issued confirmation letter on their trip as it contains important information like confirmed hotel, Cab Details and Service contact Numbers.

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There is no contract between AKK CRUSIER and the client until the company has received initial deposit amount of specified tour package.

In case, customer wishes to cancel his/her booking before 15 days of the travel date because of whatsoever reasons, including accident, sickness, or any other personal reasons, non-payment of the balance payment, the Company is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client. All the cancellations must be communicated in written.

Advance amount 50% is also non-refundable in case the cancellation is done within 15 days of the travel dates or No Show scenarios.

The Company deserves the right to change the package cost depending on the economical status of the market as per the Government policy.

Services will be provided to the customers as mentioned in the booking voucher only.

Any complimentary services (If not provided) cannot be claimed in form of cash or alternative service.AKK CRUSIER have the right to cancel your Invoice due to insufficient Advance Amount i.e. 50% of the total tour Package Cost.

AMENDMENT POLICY (PREPONE & POSTPONE):

In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail.

The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.

Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.

In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Tranasprotation and season/off season time.

We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.

The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.

The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).

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