HIGHLIGHTS

• Relish a 3-night journey in our beautiful homestays, where comfort meets nature.
• Bonfire and barbecue are the two brothers you absolutely must meet, bringing warmth and flavor to your evenings.
• We offer twin and triple sharing rooms, ready to welcome you for a cozy stay.
• Ever wondered how a concert of humming birds, buzzing insects, and the chirping wilderness sounds? Soon, you’ll experience this symphony as you trek through the lush, dense forests. Get lost in the serene beauty of the wild.
• Connect with the “Banzara” within you as you learn how to pitch your own tent and immerse yourself in the adventure.
• Savor the flavors of delicious Nepali cuisine while you’re at it, making your trek a true cultural and culinary delight.

Fixed Departure Dates:

Cost – INR 5,999 /person*

TREK OVERVIEW

You must be wondering what the Black Forest is, right? In earlier days, local people would cross a dense forest to reach Gurdum and Srikhola village from Rimbick. The forest is so dense in some areas that sunlight struggles to reach the ground, casting a dark shadow over the land. From a distance, this section of the forest appears like a black region, hence the name Black Forest. As you hike through this mysterious forest, you’ll be greeted by the warm hospitality of the locals. Their traditional food and a cozy evening bonfire will make you feel right at home after the hike.

So, now it’s time to step out of your comfort zone, spend quality time in nature, explore this lesser-known valley, and embrace the spirit of being a #Banzara.

ITINERARY

Inclusions

• Staying would be provided at homestays and all food during the trek from Day 1 evening snacks to Day 4 breakfast.
• Car transfer cost from Rimbick to Maneydara basecamp.
• All trekking and camping equipment, medical assistance and first aid kit.
• All forest permits, trekking permits and sanctuary permit.
• Healthy veg/non-veg meals as per your choice.

Exclusions

• Pickup and drop cost from/to NJP
• Any other food for your need.
• Personal rucksack carrying cost by porters during trek. ( on advance booking basis)
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Anything not specially mentioned under ‘inclusions’.

HOW TO REACH THE BASECAMP

The nearest railway stations are New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) or Siliguri Junction, and the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport. You can take a shared cab from Siliguri (Darjeeling More), which is just 15-20 minutes away from NJP/Siliguri Junction/Bagdogra Airport. Shared cabs leave at 6:30 am and 10:30 am, directly heading to Rimbick. We can assist in reserving a seat in this cab if informed at least 2 days before your departure. Alternatively, we can arrange a personal vehicle for drop-off at the base camp, with the cost split among trekkers (approximately ₹7,000). The journey from Siliguri to the base camp takes around 5-6 hours, so please plan accordingly.

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

• Book your slot with 30% advance payment and rest of the payment can be done on or before 30 days of the departure date.
• Any trekker tested positive for Covid-19 before joining the trek, his/her trek fee will be carried forward for 1 year to avail any of our treks.
• Due to any covid restrictions/lockdown imposed by Govt. during any dates of the trek for which your trek will be postponed and will have to avail the same within a year.
• Due to any reason if we have to cancel our trek plans, you will be notified and you will get the full refund.
• Cancellation done 30 days before the departure date, get 90% refund of the full trek fee or get full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
• Cancellation done between 30 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 70% refund or get  90% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
• Cancellation done between 10 days to 20 days before the departure date, get 50 % refund or get 60% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.
• Cancellation done less than 10 days before the departure date, no refund will be provided or get 40% full fee back by book with us for the next trek or batch.

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