Acclimatization in the fringe forests of Neora.
The hidden Himalayan biosphere, Neora
Patches of warm sunlight inevitably replaced by the eerie winter mist where warmth is almost always a gamble in the astounding natural landscape of the Himalayan foothills… in winter.
Just like the beginning of any new year, you never know what lies ahead, but with certainty you can expect the usual joys and challenges. So instead, why not begin the year with a challenge that hosts a reward of certain joy and lead the year with a test created by yourself.
The Neora Valley National Park in India’s Eastern Himalayan region of Mt. Kanchenjunga is one of the worlds most pristine ecoregions and an abundant biodiversity hotspot. While virgin forest biodiversity delivers wilderness bliss, its topography of steep ascents, dense forest patches and extreme remoteness is a task to offbeat trail navigation, include the winter and you have yourself a challenge.
Most Himalayan hiking trails include tea house accommodations at remote villages between destinations encouraging a more expedition style of planning but not restricted to it, giving seasoned hikers the possibility of a self-planned alpine style experience. While common and frequently used trails leave a recognisable path the untouched landscape within the Neora Valley National Park require both alpine and expedition planning creating a complete adventure experience.
YELLOW UMBRELLA™ is a an “experience tourism” operator, that includes Nature, People, Culture and Tradition at destinations worldwide which connects the intricate elements that each destination possesses creating a complete experience. One such focus element is the importance of involving local communities, local operators and businesses at each destination creating a natural and in-depth experience for guests who are led by the natives of the land.
Taking the steep forest trails.
Wild berries in Red Panda territory.
Simplicity adorns the Himalayas with warm hospitality shared by the locals who have through generations respectfully utilised the vast forest landscape as a source of their livelihoods and understand that its preservation is the required means to continuity. In the Neora Valley region Nature, leisure and adventure travellers from around the world get to explore pristine virgin forests and experience traditional hospitality and comfort throughout their journey across many beautiful mountain villages.
Weekender guests from around Bengal find the region ideal to relax with family and friends and prefer a tarmac trail to venture out on riverside picnics, short forest trails and viewpoints during the day while enjoying a warm bonfire at their cosy accommodations after sunset. A longer stay guarantees travellers a more in-depth experience across the many towns in the region, each with their own set of traditional personas and alluring natural bliss. Adventurers, expeditioners and nature enthusiasts who prefer a compass to a clock get unlimited access in every direction.
Warm greetings from the locals.
Traditional recreation of extreme skill.
YELLOW UMBRELLA™ led by the local community forest guides in the region had the honour of beginning the new year with this challenging yet amazing expedition in the Neora wilderness. We were astounded by the overwhelming warmth of the people, traditional pleasantness and unlimited natural landscape and biodiversity. It is a destination that describes our unique “Experience Tourism” community and involves a complete multiple day Nature, People, Culture and Tradition Experience and is now welcome to all.
Our special thanks go out to the people of Neora Valley Region who welcomed and guided us throughout our expedition and the District Council of Lava who supported the entire experience.
