Barsey Trek

Permits required for the Barsey trek for Foreigners –

1. The ILP (Inner line Permit or Sikkim permit) for foreigners. Check this link for more details – http://sikkim.nic.in/homedept/ilpfaqs.htm. You can obtain these outside the Bagdogra airport or at the check post before entering Sikkim from Silguri. This has to be obtained by the trekkers.
2. Special trek permit for foreigners: Foreigners need to obtain a special permit at Gangtok to trek in Sikkim. Himalayan Memories can help you obtain this permit. The charges of obtaining the permit will be Rs 2000 per person (approx) and has to be paid to our representative who will meet you at Okhrey.
3. Citizens of China, Myanmar and Bangladesh are not permitted to trek in this area.
4. Documents required: It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo id along with the mandatory documents of the Medical Certificate and Disclaimer form. These documents will be part of the Safety Check-in done by the trek leader when you arrive at the base camp.

• Drive Duration: 7-9 hours drive from New Jalpaiguri Rail Station / Bagdogra Airport to Okhrey
• Drive Distance: 130 km
• Altitude: 9,050 ft (2,759 m)

Drive from Bagdogra Airport to Okhrey. The road goes inside the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary at Sevok and then enters to Sikkim through Malli check post. Till Jorethang (3,000 ft), the road goes along the moist evergreen forests of foothills while we cross Kitam Bird Sanctuary. From Jorethang, the metalled road gains height rapidly. The drive may take up to 9 hours to cover the distance of 130 Km, with a break or two. Jorethang is the last market to shop and you will get ATM’s. We stay at Okhrey for the night.

Drive Distance: 27 km || Drive Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours || Trek Distance: 5 Kms ||Time Taken: 2-3 hrs

The start points of the trek, i.e. Hilley is most popular since the trek distance from here is only 4-5 kms taking around two hours one way. It is a well-marked forest trail and can be easily traversed without a guide. One can also experience a multiple day trek inside this forest but that will require a proper guide and camping equipment. The trail is not steep at all & so one can reach in 2 Hours depending on his or her walking ability. But rest assured, it’s one of the easiest treks in the earth which is also known as Honeymoon Trek.

Full day at Barsey. Enjoy barbeque and campfire in the evening. Overnight stay at log hut / tent.

Trek Distance: 5 Kms ||Time Taken: 2 hrs || Drive Distance: 160 Kms || Time Taken: 11 hrs

Return back via same route. After early breakfast, trek (4-5 km) to Hilley (All guests must reach Hilley max by 10 am). Then drive back to NJP/Bagdogra Airport.

• Car (as per local standard) from Okhrey to Hilley and back
• All Veg / Non-Veg Meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) during trek
• Hotel / Homestay Room (on sharing basis, as per local standards) during trek
• Trek Permits & Other Govt. Fees (as & when required)

• Train / Bus / Flight fare (Ex-Pickup/Drop Point)
• Pickup from Airport / Railway Station by reserved Car 
• Food during transfers
• Offloading charges (assuming that trekkers doesn’t want to carry their own rucksacks)
• Personal equipment (you may check the ‘Things To Carry’ list)
• Travel Insurance, Visa Charges & Entry fees (for foreigners)
• Incidental Expenses (natural calamity/unforeseen circumstance like snowfall, rains, landslides, strike, bandh etc)
• Tips & Any such Personal Expenses
• Drop by reserved Car to Airport / Railway Station