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Lolegaon

Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

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Overview

A Lepcha village at the end of a cedar-forest road, known for its canopy walk swaying through ancient trees and dawn Kanchenjunga views.

Why visit: Walk a hanging bridge through a 200-year-old forest canopy.

Things to do

›Heritage Forest canopy walk
›Jhandi Dara sunrise
›Lepcha village life

Canopy WalkNature Walks

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Canopy walk ₹20

Est. budget

₹1,000–2,000

Duration

Overnight

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