Facilities

• Play Place
• Kitchen
• Pets allowed
• Secure
• Hotel
• Bathroom
• No AC

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Lo Sar - the New Year of Dukpas (Drukpa Kagyu sect of Buddhism) in Buxa Hills starts on February of the coming year and will continue for 6 day.

Dukpas are the ethnic inhabitants of northern Hills of Buxa Tiger Reserve, on the border of Bhutan. The word Dukpa is derived from Druk Pa, means the people from the land of thunder Storm (Bhutan). They follow the Mahayana sect of Buddhism, called Drukpa Kagyu. Archery is their National Sport. They live in the different hamlets of Buxaduar hills of eastern Himalaya.

Lo Sar or New Year is the most popular and majestic festival among the Dukpas of Buxa Hills in Eastern Himalaya. The Festival took place in the first week of February, generally. This is a festival to take oath and pray for good health and prosperity in future days. It starts from the last day of passing year and continued up to five days of the coming year. During these days prayers dominate with illumination of lamps in front of Guru Padma Sambhava and other deities, in every Household. Offering and Animal Sacrifice and Offering are common.

But the most luxuriant and attractive episode of this festival is the Archery competition which held for five days of the New Year. During this time women folk are seen busy with ‘Chhang’ (a homemade Beer) and cooking for the community feasting.  Dukpas are out with bottles of Chhang and their Bow (Doh) & Arrow (Zyue). Lo Sar becomes the carnival of ‘Doh & Zyue’.

So take part in the festival of dense vale of forest dwellers; enjoy the colours of life & bravery; be a part of Indian Culture. Stay in the Dukpas Hut, touch the cuisine, venture in the hills by trek, mingled with Nature and feel the wilderness.

Price (minimum 6 people) Inclusion: All transfer from nearest Station, Forest Permits, Guides, stay with double share basis in Home Stays /Tents and Meals for 5 days.