| The Place |
- |
34
kms from Kalimpong, this hillside, consisting of Chir,
Pine & Dhupi trees is becoming popular for its calmness
& scenic beauty. The height of Lava is 2195 meters.
During March-April, tourists can see several species of
flowers & Orchids like chemal, cryptomaria etc.
|
| State |
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West
Bengal
|
| Season |
- |
Through
out the year.
|
| Other Watchables |
- |
Neora Valley
National Park - It is 10 km away from Lava with 88
sq. km area. According to 2000-2001 tiger census, Neora
valley forest consists of 40 tigers. Along with tigers,
Bear, Himalayan Red Panda, and several species of deer's
can be seen here. About 12 km away from Neora Valley,
at the Sikkim - Bhutan Border, one can trek to 3152 meters
high Rachela Pass
Forest Department
Nursery,
Chage falls,
Nature interpretation
centre are among the other watch able places from
Lava.
Sherpa View
Point is 3 km away, from where the glimpse of Kanchenjungha
can be seen
Others - Buddhist Monastery
Loaygaon
Rishop
Darjeeling
Rabangla
|
| Nearest Railway Station |
- |
New
Jalpaiguri
|
| Nearest Airport |
- |
Bagdogra
|
| Distance |
- |
Kalimpong
- 34 kms |
|
