â–º Lava :
Lava is a small place of hills & jungles. Located at the height of 7,200 ft. it is always cool & calm. Walking leisurely on your own to visit Lava Monastery, Forest Nursery, Nature Interpretation Centre or to go to the view point, which is 3 kms away to watch Kanchenjunga.
• Places to Visit in Lava :
â–º Lava Monastery :
Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery or popularly known as Lava Monastery located just stone throwing distance from Lava Bazar. Lava Monastery was built in 1987 in the Tibetan Style of architecture by Karma Lodro Chokyi Senge – the third Kongtrul Rimpoche.
â–º Nature Interpretation Centre :
Nature Interpretation Centre, Lava is a very popular destination for Nature as well as Wildlife Lovers visiting Neora Valley region. This museum provides comprehensive information about the Wildlife and Orchids and other Flowers of Lava & Neora Valley Region.
â–º Kolakham :
Kolakham, a small picturesque village Kolakham offers a majestic view of mighty Kanchenjunga, the world third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, ie. Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu etc. stand high on the north western sky. Lava with its monastery along with Rishyap are distinctly visible and Nathula is a distant view from the village. Number of mountain ranges creates numerous valleys which are mesmerizing. And never ending lush green of Neora Valley forest makes Kolakham is one of the most coveted places to visit in Darjeeling district.
• Places to visit in Kolakham :
â–º Changey Water Falls :
Another major attraction of Kolakaham is Changey water falls, which is 6 kms away from the village. Journey through the virgin forest along with the magnificent view of mighty Kanchenjunga is really exiting. For enjoying the beauty of Changey water falls, a 900 ft walking trail to be managed from the last motorable point. Waterfall driving down around 400 ft to reach its end point to make itself one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Darjeeling hills.
â–º Neora Valley National Park :
Neora Valley National Park is enriched by its amazing bi-diversity of endangered species of plants, animals and birds.Neora Valley forest is a home of the Red Panda, the Musk Deer and the Clouded Leopard apart from Leopard, Bison etc. which are regularly seen wild lives.
Adventurous enthusiastic can go for hiking in the forest of course with all cautions as the chances of meeting wild animals are very high. For following more adventurous trails, it is always advisable to go along with a experienced guide.
â–º Loleygaon :
Loleygaon an unique hamlet located at an altitude of 5500 ft, is basically a Lepcha village always attract people for its superb natural beauty, wide view of Himalayas, deep forest and watching one of the most beautiful Sunrises on Kanchenjunga.
• Places to Visit in Loleygaon :
â–º Jhandi Dara Sunrise Point :
Jhantidhara Sunrise Point is just 4 kms away from Loleygaon offers the spectacular view of Sunrise on Mt. Kanchenjunga and its adjoining peaks. Apart from spellbound experience of Sunrise, Jhandi Dara’s unique location also provides the glimpses of single-point view of Nathula, Kalimpong, Darjeeling and plains of Dooars.
â–º Heritage Forest & Canopy Walk :
Heritage Forest - just 10 minutes walking from the heart of Loleygaon is enriched by Oak, Pine & numerous named & unnamed trees is a protected forest also place for some beautiful species of birds & wild animals as well as exotic Orchids.
Visitors can enjoy a thrilling experience of CANOPY WALK - A wooden hanging bridge over the Canopy of huge trees.
â–º Rishyap or Rishop :
Rishyap or occasionally pronounced Rishop is a small Lepcha hamlet situated at an altitude of 8100 ft above the sea level in Kalimpong Hill. Rishop is a nature’s paradise. The unspoiled village is surrounded by forests of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids. The reasons for Rishyap’s attraction are the abundant nature, chirping of numerous known and unknown birds and the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
• Places to visit in Rishop
â–º Sunrise Point or Tiffin Dara :
Sunrise Point or popularly known as Tiffin Dara is just 3 kms from Rishop. It can be reached by a fascinating uphill trek through dense forest negotiating bushes and boulders. But it’s worth visiting. This is the best point of the region to see the Majestic Himalaya. Apart from magnificent view of sunrise on Mt. Kanchenjuga and its neighbouring peaks Tiffin Dara offers the overwhelming 300 degrees view of snowcapped Himalayas .
â–º Sillery Gaon :
Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft in Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling hills Sillery Gaon – a pristine village is an ideal place to escape from bustling city life. Sillery – the name derived from a plant which grows in abundant in this part of the Himalayas. The area is also has a Cinchona plantation which was introduced by the former British rulers as a source of Quinine. Sillery Gaon offers the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other surrounding snow peaks.
• Places to visit in Sillery Gaon :
â–º Ramitey View Point :
Ramitey View Point is just 3 km away from Sillery Gaon and can be accessed either by vehicle or trekking. Ramitey View Point offers the breathtaking view of Mt. Khanchendzonga and its neighbouring snow clad peaks along with the longest view point of river Teesta through the valleys with its 14 bends and the confluence of river Teesta and Reshi – a rare sight indeed. On a clear day the entire region from Teesta Bazar to Majhitar in Sikkim is cleary visible from Ramitey View Point.
â–ºTinchuley View Point / Tinchuley Top :
A stiff uphill 30 mts trek is enough to reach Tinchuley View Point or Tinchuley Top offers a magnificent 360 degree view of the Himalayan ranges along with the guardian of all hills – Mt. Kanchenjunga. On a clear day Nathula Pass and Jelep la are visible from here.
â–º Damsang Fort :
An one hour trek from Sillery Gaon covering around 4 km leads the road to the nearly ruined Damsang fort. This fort which had been built in 1690 by Lepcha Kingdom was the nerve centre of ethnic violence between Lepchas and Bhutias. The another reason to built the fort was to stop aggression by East India Company. This fort is only 1 km away from Pedong and road goes through pine forest offers magnificent view of surrounding hills and valleys. It’s an ideal place for bird watching.
â–º Hanuman Top :
A little upward road from Damsang fort goes to the Hanuman Top where a sculpture of Lord Hanuman is placed. This Hanuman Top offers the excellent bird’s view of Kalimpong town and adjoining areas.
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