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Lava

Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

4.4 (0)

Overview

A cloud-wrapped hamlet at 7,016 ft beside Neora Valley National Park, its Kagyu monastery glowing gold above fir forests.

Why visit: Gateway to Neora's virgin forests, often dusted with winter snow.

Things to do

›Lava Monastery
›Neora valley treks
›Changey Falls nearby

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May (Dec–Jan for snow chance)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹1,000–2,500

Duration

1–2 days

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