Buxa Fort Trek: Trek along the borderline of India and Bhutan
Buxa is a forest near the borderline between West Bengal and Bhutan. It has an array of trees, hills and rivers. Contrary to its name, it is known to be home to more elephants than tigers. If you want to experience a typical jungle trail, this might be the one!
Considering there are multiple trails in the forest, it can keep you occupied for days together. However, the trail to Buxa Fort and Pompsey Peak is tailor-made for weekends.
Considering there are multiple trails in the forest, it can keep you occupied for days together. However, the trail to Buxa Fort and Pompsey Peak is tailor-made for weekends.
History and folklore:
The Buxa Fort, at an altitude of 2,600 feet, was established as a cantonment by the East India Company in 1873. It was used as a deportation camp for political prisoners. It was the most notorious and unreachable prison in India after the Cellular Jail in Andaman.
Pompsey peak, at an altitude of close to 4000 feet, is one of the tallest peaks in the region, peering over the forest through dense mist. The trail to the base of the peak is surrounded by tall fig trees and it takes just about an hour from the base to the peak.
A note to trekkers
Indiahikes does not run the Parunthumala Trek any time during the year. However, it is a wonderful Do-It-Yourself trek
Indiahikes only runs treks in the Himalayas. You can choose a Himalayan trek that you wish to based on your experience, season and difficulty here
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