Lava

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Lava, a small town of Duarse 34 Kms form Kalimpong in Darjeeling district North Bengal. This is entry point of Neora Valley National Park. Lava offers nice panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga along with beautiful sunrise views at Jhandi Dara. On top of dense green forest surrounded by mountains have been attracting significant amount of tourists for quite some year. Dense forest around Lava is home of many birds and the place has significance for watching bird life.
How to reach:
Lava is around 103 Km. from Siliguri. Nearby Railway station Mal Bazar, distance 55Kms from Lava.
Near by Places to Stay/Visit:
Lolaygaon, Chalsa, Suntalekhola, Paren, Bindu, Jhalong
Things to Enjoy:
Neora Valley National Park with lovely view of the Jelep La and Reche La pass, Lava Monastery, Neora Interpretation Centre are worth visiting, Tiffin Dara
Activity:
Bird watching at nearby places, nature walk, Trekking
Accommodation:
Tourist Lodge, Hotels; sufficient accommodations available.
Facility:
Standard.
Food and Beverage:
Standard.
Altitude:
Around 7200 feet.
Located:
India -> WB -> North Bengal -> Siliguri -> Kalimpong -> Lava
Climate:
Summer 8ºC to 15ºC, winter 1ºC to 10ºC.
Best time to go:
September end to march, anytime of the year.

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