Adventure · Jalpaiguri
Rocky Island
Boulders, rapids and forest camps
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Riverside Escapes · Camping
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Rocky Island
Rocky Island sits where the Murti river tumbles out of the Neora Valley over huge rounded boulders, about 3 km beyond Samsing. Small camps and cottages line the bank, and the water is cold, fast and startlingly clear.
It is the launch point for the short trek to Suntalekhola and for walks into the fringes of Neora Valley National Park.
Why visit
- Dramatic boulder-strewn river scenery
- Riverside tented camps and bonfires
- Short treks into Neora Valley forest
- Cool climate even in early summer
Things to do & experiences
River camping
Trek to Suntalekhola
Boulder hopping and river bathing
Orange orchard visits in season
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction (40 km).
By road
Via Chalsa and Samsing; the last stretch is a narrow hill road.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
