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Suntalekhola

Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

A stream-side nature resort beyond Samsing, its hanging bridge leading into Neora Valley's buffer forests full of birdsong.

Why visit: Cross the suspension bridge into birding and butterfly paradise.

Things to do

›Suspension bridge
›Neora buffer trails
›Stream-side WBFDC cottages

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

1 day / overnight

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Neora Valley National Park

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