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If you are willing to have your breakfast just beside a river surrounded by greenery at all directions, Rishi Eco Tourism Resort has surprises for you. Rishi Eco Tourism Resort is located at the side of Rishi Khola (Reshi) – a river that separates West Bengal from Sikkim. It is actually a home-stay offering 10 cottages with attached washroom and a basic restaurant with limited yet delicious food menu.

Trek Itinerary – 6 Days

DAY 01: Arrive at Haridwar Railway Station and proceed to Alakananda Hotel.Evevning free for lesiure. Overnight stay at Haridwar.

Har-ki-Pauri at Haridwar- This sacred Ghat of the Ganges was constructed by King Vikramaditya (100 BC). The most sacred ghat within Har-ki-Pauri is Brahmakund. The evening prayer(Aarti) offered to Goddess Ganga at Har-Ki-Pauri is an enchanting experience for any visitor. A spectacle of sound and colour is seen when, after the ceremony, pilgrims float diyas (floral floats with lamps) and incense on the river, commemorating their deceased ancestors.

DAY 02: Early morning after breakfast transfer to Ukhimath (Ukimath). Overnight stay at Ukhimath.

Ukhimath -Ukhimath is a pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand, India. It is at an elevation of 1311 metres and at a distance of 41 km from Rudraprayag. During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped there for six months.

DAY 03: Early morning transfer to Saari Village and trekking expedition starts for Deoria Tal. Trek from Saari village to Deoria Tal. Overnight stay at Deoria Tal (Tent Accommodation).

Deoria Tal - Deoria Tal (Also spelled as Devaria’ or Deori or ‘Deoriya) is a lake located about 3 km on an uphill trek from the villages of Mastura and Sari, on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand. At an altitude of about 2387 meters, it has heavily wooded, lush green surroundings with snow covered mountains (Chaukhamba is one of them) in the backdrop. The lake is mostly famous for its wide 300° panorama. Mountains like Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Bandarpunch, Yellow Tooth, Kedar Range, Kalanag, etc. can be seen from here.

DAY 04: After breakfast head towards Chopta. Trek to Chopta and enjoy sunset. Overnight tent accommodation at Chopta.

Chopta – Chopta is small settlement and Commencement point to 3rd of Panch Kedar Tungnath About 3.5Km from here. Another 1k.m from Tungnath leads to Chandrashila Peak (About 4000mts MSL).
Chopta offers amazing views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is located at an elevation of 2680mts above sea level. Chopta is rich in varied flora and fauna. Chopta is situated amidst thick forest of pine, deodar and rhododendrons

DAY05: After early breakfast trek to Tungnath from Chopta (3.5 kms). After reaching Tungnath rest for a while and move further more to Chandrashilla (1km). Move down to Chopta. Overnight stay at Chopta.

Tungnath - Tungnath is the highest temple in the world and is one of the five and the highest Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district of Tehri Garhwal, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tunganath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. Located at an altitude of 3,680 m (12,073 ft), Tungnath temple is the highest Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be 1000 years old and is the second in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars.

Chandrashila - Chandrashila is summit of the Tungnath . It literally means “Moon Rock”. It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. This peak provides a spectacular view of Himalayas,especially Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks.

DAY06: After breakfast trek to the nearest roadhead. Board the vehicle and transfer to Haridwar. Overnight stay at Haridwar. Tour Ends.

The Silk Road was an international passage with historical significance. The ancient Silk Road helped to integrated the old Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabian, ancient Greek and Roman cultures and promoted the exchange of the Western and Oriental civilizations. Half of the Silk Road, which winded along between Xi’an to the east bank of the Mediterranean, was located in Xinjiang, China. Xinjiang was a place where the ancient Western and Oriental cultures met and many famous historical people visited. Lots of historical relics and items of rare cultural interest were left in Xinjiang.

Tour Plan 1

• DAY 01: NJP/ IXB – RESHI -Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station and proceed to Reshi. Arrive at Reshi and transfer to Reshi Eco Tourism Resort. After lunch free for individual leisure activities. Afternoon – enjoy bird watching activities in and around Reshi. Over night stay at Reshi.
• DAY 02: RESHI – PEDONG - After breakfast free for individual leisure activities. Before lunch enjoy the mind-blowing Reshi River. After lunch excursion to Pedong [optional]. After evening tea & snacks free for leisure. Dinner. Over night stay at Reshi.
• DAY 03: RESHI – OLD SILK ROUTE – ZULUK - After breakfast drive to Old Silk Route and visit Jelepla Pass, Kupup & Memencho Lake. Arrive at Zuluk and transfer to nature lodge / Home Stay. After evening tea & snacks free for individual leisure activities. Dinner. Overnight stay at Zuluk.
• DAY 04: ZULUK – SILLERY -After breakfast proceed for Sillery. Arrive at Sillery and transfer to nature lodge. After lunch free for leisure. Overnight stay at Sillery.
• DAY 05: SILLERY – RAMITEY - After breakfast enjoy a nature trail by walk to Ramitey. After breakfast visit Tinchuley point, Cross Hill, Bhutan Monastery, Bhutan Gompha, Silence Valley, Rikisum. Overnight stay at Sillery.
• DAY 06: SILLERY – NJP / IXB -After breakfast departure from Sillery for Siliguri. Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station. Tour ends.

Tour Plan 2

• DAY 01: NJP/ IXB – RESHI - Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station and proceed to Reshi. Arrive at Reshi and transfer to Reshi Eco Tourism Resort. After lunch free for individual leisure activities. Afternoon – enjoy bird watching activities in and around Reshi. Dinner. Over night stay at Reshi.
• DAY 02: RESHI – SILLERY - After breakfast move to Sillery. In the evening trek to Ramitey Point. Overnight stay at Sillery.
• DAY 03: SILLERY – JELEPLA PASS – KUPUP – ZULUK -After breakfast drive to Old Silk Route and visit Jelepla Pass, Kupup & Memencho Lake [En route Lunch]. Over night stay at Zuluk
• DAY 04: ZULUK – NJP/IXB - After breakfast departure from Zuluk for Siliguri. Arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station. Tour ends.

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Flora of Nameri National Park

The habitat of Nameri is made up of tropical evergreen, semievergreen, moist deciduous forests with cane and bamboo brakes and narrow strips of open grassland along the rivers. Grassland comprise of less than 10% of the total area of the park while the semi-evergreen and moist deciduous species dominate the area. Some notable species are Gamari, Titachopa, Amari, Bogipoma, Ajar, Urium poma, Bhelou, Agaru, Rudraksha, Bonjolokia, Hatipolia akhakan, ahollock, Nahor, Siya Nahar, Simul, Bonsum etc. Orchids include Dendrobium, Cymbidium, Ladies Sleeper etc. Tree Fern, Lianas, creepers are some of the specialties of these forests.

Fauna of Nameri National Park

• Mammals (More than 30 species): Tiger, Leopard, Black Panther, Clouded Leopard, Lesse Cats, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Elephant, Indian Bison, Dhole, Sambar, Barking Deer, Dog Deer, Fox, Hispid Hare, Indian Hare, Capped Langur, Slow Loris, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan yellow Throated Martin, Malayan giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Wild Pig etc.
• Birds (315 species): White winged wood duck (Deo Hanh), Great Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Rufous Necked Hornbill, Black Stork, Ibis Bill, Large Whistling Teal, Common Mergernser, King Vulture, Long Billed Ring Plover, Khallej Pheasant, Hill Myna , Pin tailed green Pigeon, Himalayan pied Kingfisher, Three Toed kingfisher, Fairly Blue Bird Etc.
• Reptiles: King cobra, cobra, Pit Viper, Russels Viper, Banded Krait, Python, Rat Snake, Assam Roof Turtle, Malayan Box Turtle, Keeled Box turtle, Asian Leaf Turtle, Narrow Headed soft Shelled Turtle, Indian soft Shelled Turtle.
• Fishes: Golden Mahseer, Shaort gilled Mahseer, Silghoria.

Accommodation at Nameri National Park

Near Bhalukpung and in close vicinity of Nameri National Park is the Eco-camp set-up and run by an NGO. The camp provides accommodation, food, elephant rides, angling and rafting in Jiabharali at a reasonable price.

Itmenaan Estate, Naugaon, the 100-year-old traditional Kumaoni style stone house on the estate has been painstakingly restored and offers 3 tastefully designed en suite bedrooms. In and around the house are abundant places for you to unwind and relax – the courtyard overlooking the mountains and verdant valleys.

At Itmenaan Estate, Naugaon, the house offers 3 tastefully designed bedrooms with attached modern bathrooms. Each room has a ‘day bed’ by the window and a king-size bed with luxurious mattress. Also, the traditional architecture of the walls and the roof provide for the snug insulation that is so needed during the winter season.

The Swiss Hotel, Darjeeling features 12 well appointed rooms, 8 of them being in the double storied building and 4 in the cottage section. The garden and the lawns are the place where holidaymakers can spend a quiet moment. The snow capped ranges of Mt. Kanchenjunga and 13 other well known peaks of the East Himalaya can be seen on any clear day. All rooms are spacious with attached bath. There are 02 family rooms accommodating four guests in each room, 02 suit rooms and 08 deluxe rooms. The rooms are set in the old charm with functional fire places. The rooms and cottages are named after the famous mountaineers from Darjeeling, the world’s highest peaks seen from Darjeeling and the flowers found in Darjeeling. The dining hall too has the same charm and has an elaborate menu from past to the present. The Dining Hall is named ‘The Whistling Steam’.

Windamere Hotel, Darjeeling features two wings. The Windamere wing is loved by guests who like old world tradition, culture, who would be comfortable in the old world ambiance, and who wants a reminder of how people got on with their lives in old Darjeeling. This wing features no television and telephones.

The Little Windamere wing appeals to people who need to remain in touch with modern life, even while they indulge their love of the past and old charm.

Clouds End Villa, Dharmashala situated between Dharamsala Kotwali bazaar and the Tibetan market in McLeodganj, is a sprawling 9 acre property with its own step fields, gardens and forests. It is the ideal place to laze around in the garden, read a book or write in the privacy of your cottage. Go for early morning walks, inhale the fresh mountain air, listen to the calls of many birds and make plans to return soon and never leave again.

Clouds End Villa, Dharmashala is the residence of the erstwhile rulers of Lambagraon-Kangra. The Raja’s summer house was built during the British period and has 10 rooms to rent, strewn out over the garden in independent cottages.

The Apsara Hall, a large cottage with two cozy attic rooms on the first floor, stands in the center of the garden. Named after the female deities all around in the valley, the spacious, marble floored hall, (12 m x 11 m) with open fire place and toilets and shower, is ideal for long weekend group activities like meditation and yoga retreats, seminars and study workshops.