Chartered vehicle from NJP to Yelbong and back on the same route.
All meals during the program from Day 1 to Day 2( breakfast, lunch, evening tea with snack and dinner). Breakfast and lunch on Day 3
Emergency Medical support ( wilderness first aid).
Life vests.
Rope, safety gears and equipment required in a trek like this.
Guides to help you walk through the canyon.
Forest permits
This little village in Kalimpong hides a beautiful river canyon that you would just want to meander through. Is it a short trek? Well, yes it is a 3 day trek that just fits perfectly in your weekend. Is this a thrilling trek? Hell yeah !! Trust us, you have never seen anything like the canyon. And if you can’t swim, fear not, there are life vests to help you through those portions of the trek which has deep water in it. By the way, did we tell you the river bed is a heaven for those who love to photograph birds and butterflies? Well , now you know.
Trek price will increase if there is any further increase in petrol and diesel prices after 14/06/24
Please note : Double vaccine certificate or in case of single of vaccine or no vaccine, RT-PCR / TrueNat Negative Test Certificate, not older than 72 hours prior to your entry in our program is mandatory in all our programs, starting from 24/04/21.
ITINERARY
Day 1: We meet at NJP railway station around 9.30 am and after a hearty breakfast, board chartered vehicles and reach Yelbong. Lunch at the homestay in Yelbong. Trek down to Ramti river bed to our campsite.Group activities follow after you reach there. Campfire in the evening.
Day2: Early morning hike through the canyon and back to campsite. Post lunch we trek to Rainbow waterfall. Evening adda and fun sessions.
Day3:Today you hike along a beautiful river bed trail. Leave campsite post lunch.We drop you at NJP railway station around 7 pm.
THINGS TO TAKE
For the trek you will need the following items :
A one litre capacity water bottle or a hydration pack.
A Hand/Head Torch (preferable) with spare batteries.
UV protection Sunglasses.
Mask
Spray sanitiser /hand sanitiser
A small dry bag to keep your belongings dry inside the canyon ( Volume 20ltrs approx)
Comfortable loose fitting track pants/leggings/shorts/three quarter pants (two of them. Jeans are not recommended)
Full sleeve tee shirt or shirt (3)
Thermals both lower and upper ( only for November batches)
2 pairs of regular socks and two pairs of woollen socks
Quick dry towel or gamchha : 1
Fleece jacket- 1.
Windcheater -1.
Raincheater -1 OR poncho-1
Undergarments - as required
Woollen cap - 1.
Sun cap or Biker Scarf for protection from sun- 1.
2-3 zip pouches to dispose of non-biodegradable waste
Camera (optional).
Personal medicines, if any.
Though we carry fully equipped first-aid kits, it is always a good idea to have your personal first aid kit.
Emergency food like dry fruits, energy bars etc.
ORS sachet : 2/3
Please do not bring frilly, fancy, lacy clothes. Carry regular tracks and regular tees only.
FAQ
Who can go? Anyone of age 10 years and above
What kind of food will be available? Vegetarian/Eggatarian/Non vegetarian (chicken dishes). Just let us know your preferences.
Are you giving us a pick up from NJP to Yelbong? We will give the participants a scheduled time at which our transport will pick you up from NJP railway station and take you to Yelbong. In case you fail to board the transport we can arrange a vehicle, at an additional cost, to pick you up from the railway station. You can pay the transport cost to the driver of the vehicle directly.
In case we choose to travel with you in the same train, can you book train tickets for us? Soma's Camps is an adventure outfit. We usually do not do ticket reservations in either trains or flights. However, in case of minors who travel without parents and women who are not comfortable travelling alone, we can help you with ticket reservation in trains only, provided of course we receive the train fare and a mail from you at least 125 days before the date of the program.
Which is the nearest railway station? New Jalpaiguri .
Which is the nearest airport? Bagdogra
What is the length of the trek? 12 kms approx in three days.
Can I do the trek even if I don't know swimming? Of course you can. Major length of the route is walkable. Only in one or two spots the depth of the water is between 8 to 10 feet. We provide life vests to non swimmers.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges.
Cancellations will have to be intimated to Soma's Camps by email only.
30% of the total trip fee is not refundable on cancellation at any point of time.If you fail to pay your trip fee( in case of part payments) within the scheduled date and ignore repeated intimations, your registration maybe cancelled and the booking amount forfeited.
Cancellation between 40 to 22 days prior to departure date : 50% of the trip fee will be refunded.
Cancellation between 21 and 11 days prior to departure date : 30% of the trip fee will be refunded.
Cancellations made from 10 days to the day of departure or no showup: no refund.
Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of riots, political or industrial unrest like Railway operators strike, Airlines strike, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. The trip fee paid by the clients will be refunded in full OR we will provide you with an alternate set of program dates.
Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of pandemic, epidemic,any other long term natural or biological disaster or man-made, disasters like war and others, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. 70 % of the trip fee paid by the clients will be refunded.
If a particiant tests positive in the RTPCR test within the window of 72 hours of prior to joining our program she/he will have to mail the report to somascamps@gmail.com . The traveller will receive a voucher, by mail, from our side which he/she can use within one year, in any other trip/program.
Other Terms & Conditions
Payment: Payment for the trek can be done online through credit/debit card or net banking or NEFT or by account payee cheques.
Non-liability: Soma's Camps is not responsible for any loss/damage of your gears/equipment or other belongings on the trek.
Regarding proper disposal of non bio-degradable waste:At Soma's Camps, we to prefer to leave nothing other than footprints behind. Kindly help us to maintain that by taking care of your non bio-degradable wastes.
Drinking and smoking during the trek is strictly prohibited. If found flouting the rules, your participation on the trek will be cancelled with immediate effect. Please understand we will not accept any negotiation or debate on alcohol consumption.
Emergency during the trip: If for any reason you have to leave the trip midway, Soma's Camps can make arrangements for your return to the nearest rail head/airport. In such a case pay the trip facilitator the amount of the transport before you start for the railhead/airport.
Please understand when we say 'trip fee' in reference to refunds, we mean the full amount not partial payment.
Program may get modified/cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Cost escalation during the trip, due to change in itinerary owing to natural reasons or unforeseen conditions like Landslides , Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc, will have to be borne by the participant.
