Lava , Kalimpong
About Lava
Lava is a small picturesque town about 34 KMs from Kalimpong, surrounded by green forest, making it an ideal spot for trekking, bird watching and picnicking. The place is rich in flora and fauna and ideal for trekking, excursions, bird watching and wild life. Lava is also the point of entry for Neora Valley National Park from Kalimpong side. The trek to Neora National Park initiates from this point and all along the way the route is coveredwith thick green forests consisting of oak and fir trees.
The Panoramic view of Jalipa passes, Rechila and Himalayan mountain ranges is an extra attraction here. Because of its height at over 2100 meters, it is one of the few places in west Bengal to receive snow in winter. There are plenty of accommodation options available here in various guest houses and lodges that have sprung here in past few years.
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Rishop, West Bengal
4.8 km from Lava - See map
Rishop or Rishyap is located at a distance of 28 kms from the city of kalimpong and at an altitude 8250 sq.feet above the sea level. The...
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Science City, West Bengal
25 km from Lava - See map
Science City is a new tourist destination to the city for science lovers is the science city. The science city is located close to the Deolo...
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Borong, Sikkim
*27 km from Lava - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Dr. Graham's Homes Campus, West Bengal
27.6 km from Lava - See map
Dr. John Graham established the school in 1900. The school is located at the foothill of Deolo hills. The school had been...
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Tharpa Choling Monastery, West Bengal
28.2 km from Lava - See map
Tharpa Choling Monastery is situated at Tirpai hill and was by built by Gelukpa Sect in 1937. The place is located close to Dr Grahams...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*28.8 km from Lava - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Colonial Bungalows, West Bengal
29.1 km from Lava - See map
The Britishers had built a number of bungalows in the city of kalimpong. These were Surya Sadan, Morgan House, Tashiding, Ringking Farm, Crockety...
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Deolo Hill, West Bengal
29.8 km from Lava - See map
Deolo Hill is the highest point in the town of kalimpong and is situated at an altitude of 5500 ft. From the peak of the hill, one can view...
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MacFarlane Memorial Church, West Bengal
30 km from Lava - See map
Scottish missionaries have constructed this beautiful Mac Farlen Church in 1891. The superlative architecture of the church attracts thousands of...
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Tongsa Gumba, West Bengal
30.5 km from Lava - See map
Tongsa or Tsonga Gompa is situated at the 10th mile and is at a distance of 1 km from the heart of the city. This is the oldest Buddhist...
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Lepcha Museum, West Bengal
30.5 km from Lava - See map
The Lepcha museum is situated at distance of two kms from the main city. The museum offers complete details about the Lepcha culture and...
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Nature Interpretation Centre, West Bengal
30.7 km from Lava - See map
The forest department in 1900 had built Nature Interpretation Centre. The centre is still operated by them. The place highlights the flora, fauna...
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