Lava Lolegaon - A hamlet in the Eastern Himalayas
Lava Lolegaon, in North Bengal within Darjeeling district beautiful sisters in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, nestled in the Himalayas and consider the most sought after offbeat destinations in the eastern Himalayas. The Lava, a small town in Darjeeling, is the most favourite, who are looking for calm mountain destinations and away from the popular and crowded destinations like Darjeeling and Gangtok.
Situated around 110 Kms from Siliguri/NJP Railway station / Bagdogra Airport and can be reached in just 3 hrs from Siliguri. Your journey will start from Airport and station and within 15 minutes you will pass through Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and your real journey soon begins when your car ascends in the mountain and feeling the fresh cool air. Soon, you will reach Teesta Coronation Bridge, built-in 1941 on the river Teesta, and it will amaze you the beautiful and tall structure of this unique bridge. You will cross the bridge and proceeds towards the Dooars region of Tarai hills of the Himalayas. It is a wonderful journey towards Lava crossing the Pine forest, many streams in the way, and the beautiful tea gardens.
After three hours of this beautiful and memorable journey through this scenic route, you will finally reach Lava. A small town with few hotels and shops around and situated 7800 ft above the sea level will welcome you with fresh air, mesmerizing views of the Himalayas and its majestic peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Lolegaon, the little sister of Lava, around 38 km from Lava and welcome every tourist with its calm, quietness, and serenity along with the 180-degree spellbound view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The visitors who want to stay in a calm and peaceful environment in a hilly mountain will mesmerize with its views, ambiance, and charming people.
Lava Lolegaon–4 Night / 5 Days itinerary
Day 1–Arrive Siliguri / NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport and proceeds towards Lava for your Lava Lolegaon tour. The car will start from the Siliguri town and soon you will start feeling the beautiful Himalayas. Cross coronation bridge over the Teesta river. Reach Lava in around 3 hours. Check-in at the hotel and evening is free for leisure to explore the tiny town of Darjeeling.
N/Stay in Lava
Day 2–Post breakfast, start for Kolakham, the premium offbeat destinations of the Himalayas and home to ginger production. Visit Chagey falls in Kolakham, which is a hidden gem inside the forest.
Visit also Lava Monstery, the only Monastery in the Kalimpong district.
N/Stay in Lava
Day 3–Transfer to Lolegaon via Rishop
After having a local breakfast in Hotel, start for Rishop, a beautiful offbeat destination in Darjeeling, situated around 8000 ft above the sea level. It is just half an hour's drive from Lava and you can relax and take a fresh breath. After Rishop, proceed to Lolegaon, the small romantic destination in the eastern Himalayas. Take complete relaxing rest and enjoy nature.
Day4–Wake up in the early morning with the chirping of birds and enjoy the real serenity of the beautiful Himalayas. Walk down to Lolegaon canopy walk bridge and post breakfast, start for Charkhole. Charkhole a tiny village with 360-degree views of the Himalayan valley and a mesmerizing view of snow peaks of Kanchenjunga.
N/Stay in Lolegaon
Day 5 – Post breakfast, take your memories and memories is the best souvenir to relish forever and proceed towards Siliguri / NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport
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