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Lava
Situated at an altitude of 2195 meters and is 101 kms from Siliguri via Kalimpong. Lava is famous for its proximity to the Neora Valley National Park and its beautiful view of the Jelep La and Rechi La passes.
“Lava” is a Bhutenese word “La” means “ the lord” and “Va” means the presence .People believe that the flora and fauna of this region is the blessings of god.Till 1700A.D. the area was part of lepchas kingdom and was subsequently conquered by the Bhutanese.
Lava is about 34 km east of Kalimpong. Surrounded by Oak, Fir, Chir,
Pine & Dhupi trees, Lava is a ideal place for quiet and calm holiday. During Monsoon, Lava is also known for its leaches, though big in size, this creatures do not cause much harm to humans. Common tourist places around Lava include Ratnarishi Gumpha, Neora Lake, Silviculture Research Centre, and Chhangey falls. Treks to the Neora valley starts from Lava. Apart from long treks across the valley, small treks are also possible in the region. Common treks include trek to Tiffin Dara, Aluabari etc.
The beauty of this quiet and romantic place lies in its dense forests of Berch, Pine and Juniper and the variety of orchids. While at Lave, enjoys a day's outing to the fascinating Chhangey Falls (12 kms from Lava) with 2 Sunrise points viz. Ghanti Dara and Tiffin Dara, Lava Monastery, Nature Interpretation Centre. If you are a little adventurous you can take a 12 km trek to Jelepa and Rachela pass situated on the Trijuntion of Sikkim,Bengal and Bhutan.
How to reach
By road from Siliguri via Kalimpong 99km or via Gorubathan 105km . The route through Gorubathan is a breathtaking one as most of the route is covered by Tea Gardens.
By Rail, nearest major Junction is New Jalpaiguri . However nearest railway station is New Mal Junction from where it takes only two hours to reach Lava.
By air, nearest airport is Bagdogra about 10 km from Siliguri
At lava vehicles on hire are available through Syndicate at prefixed rates.
Sight Seen
Tiffindara : A trek of 3 km to tiffindara view point (7700 ft) .You can have a spectacular view of sunrise over Kanchanjunga a range .The panoramic range includes peak of eastern Sikkim, Nathula,Reche-la, Jelep-la etc.
Lava : Buddhist monastery and wildlife interpretation centre is small and beautiful hamlet of lava.
Reshap or Rishyap: A trek or a drive to Rishyap here you can have a birds eye view of the flowing hilly landscape and full range view of snow cold majestic Kanchanjunga range .The road to Nathula(4310 mts) can be seen from here in clean weather. more on Rishyap
Lolegaon : Lolegoan is the natures paradise in its own with beautiful landscape comprising lush green forests scene valleys .The peak of Kanchanjunga range rise majestically in the morning mist across the relli valley loleygaon is one hour journey from lava though the serpentine forest road. more on Lolegaon
Charkhole - Also known as Charkhole Lolegaon, this hill top is just 12 kms away from Kaffer Lolegaon and has won awards for most promising destination a year back. Beautiful range of Kanchenjhengha and Hill cultivation all around with innumerous hill birds flewing all around. Charkhole is going to rock in the coming years. More on Charkhole
Kolakham - A beautiful Hill Hamlet with wonderful surroundings and birds chirping everywhere, Kolakham Village is one of the coolest destination now a days. Heaven for Bird Watcher alongwith magnificent view of mighty Kanchenjencha attracts many nature lover to this place. More on Kolakham
Neora - Valley : Trekking to Neora valley National park known for its pristine and virgin forests known for its wild fauna population of Red Panda Himalayan Black Beer, Royal Bengal Tiger,Snow Leopard, due to its change in altitude at places various species of birds making perk a paradise of birds watchers.There are more than 106 species of birds which includes Eagle , Tragopan, Thrush, Flycatchers, Cuckoo, Wood owl, Barbet,Woodpeckers,Babblers ,Robin, Jungle Crow , Sunbird, Mynas, and Orioles etc .In 1992 finally it was declared as a National park you may also avail the services of trained nature guides to explore the landscape and its various conservation values specially the medicinal plants which exists in abundant diversity.
Chhangey fall : This spectacular falls is a 14 km drive by jeep and a trek of 1km .A destination one should not miss.
Gumbadhara : Gumbadhara view point about 6 km road and 1 km by narrow uphill trek. Also at Gumbadhara village there’s Buddhist monastery and a graceful statue of Buddha.
Loleygaon : Loleygoan is the natures paradise in its own with beautiful landscape comprising lush green forests scene valleys .The peak of Kanchanjunga range rise majestically in the morning mist across the relli valley loleygaon is one hour journey from lava though the serpentine forest road.
Road distances from Lava (approx.):
Lava to Bagdogra (Airport) - 112 km.
Lava to New Jalpaiguri (Railway Station) - 105 km.
Lava to Tiffin Dara (view point) - 3 km.
Lava to Loleyaon (Kaffer) - 22 km.
Lava to Charkhole Lolegaon- 34 km.
Lava to Neora Valley National Park - 10 km.
Lava to Rishyap - 11 km.
Lava to Rache La (Pass) - 12 km.
Lava to Kalimpong - 34 km.
HOLIDAYHOMEINDIA in association with STATE BANK OF INDIA STAFF RECREATION CLUB, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, HOWRAH proudly announce the launch of our new Holiday Home at HOTEL CHOICE at LAVA, WEST BENGAL with 6 Rooms.
The features of the holiday home are as under:
. The hotel is located at the heart of Lava on Lava Bazar with most of the rooms facing Neora Valley directly.
. Either Verandah View or direct view of the magnificent Neora Valley from the rooms
. Color TV in all the rooms.
. Wall to Wall Carpet in all the rooms of our Holiday Home.
. Attached Bath in all the rooms.
. In House Dining Hall with Restaurant facility in our Holiday Home.
. A paradise for Bird Watchers. Take a glimpse of elegant and beautiful Birds like Rufous Sibia, Green Backed Tit, Indian Robin, Blue Fronted Redstart amidst Neora Valley from the Holiday Home itself.
. The Rooms are equipped with Generator Facility upto 10 PM
. Arrangement of Sight Seeing by 8 seater/4 seater vehicles can be done on request by the Hote at syndicate ratesl.
Tariff:
With our inaugural offer the tariff of each room for Indian Nationals is Rs.550/- and Rs. 600/- per day.
How to Book :
The Holiday Home can be booked directly either at the Kolkata ofice of Holidayhomeindia at 3A, Pollock Street, Shop No. 27, 1st Floor, Keshoji Chambers, Kolkata - 1 (Near Tea Board) or City Office at 15(2), Feeder Road, Barrackpore, Near 14 No. Rly. Gate and Opp. SBI ATM or call 9830947352, 8420424111, 8334852352, 22350237.
Distant Booking can also be arranged in case you cannot turn up physically, after getting confirmation from us. You can deposit the total amount at
at any branches of HDFC Bank in C/A No.12422000004946 favouring Holidayhomeindia at India Exchange Branch, Kolkata, IFSC Code - HDFC0001242,
or at any
Axis Bank in C/A No. 436010200015996 favouring Holidayhomeindia in Barrackpore Branch, IFSC Code - UTIB0000436.
3 Double Bed Rooms at Hotel Hungree, Upper Pelling, one of the best location at Pelling, Tariff - 600/-
4 Double Bed AC Rooms at Hotel Sai Sandpiper, Puri, Tariff - 700/- & 750/-
2 Kanchenjhengha facing and 1 Non facing Rooms at Hotel Sagarika, Darjeeling, Tariff - 500/- & 600/-
6 Rooms on the lap of Neora Valley at Choice Guest House, Lava, Tariff - 550/- & 600/-
3 Double Bed and 2 Four Bed Non Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Koanrk, Puri, Tariff - 400/- & Rs.600/-
4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-
2 Sea Viewing Rooms Double Bed Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Bhajani, Puri, Tariff - 450/-
3 Double Bed and 1 Tripple Bed, Side Sea Facing, with Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Shyamajyoti, Puri, Tariff - 450/- & Rs.500/-
4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-
Neora Valley Resort is one of the best and comfortable stay in Rishop. All rooms with a view of Kanchenjunga and several other peaks.Wooden furnished Cottages and five beautiful duplex rooms with attached bath, geyser, CTV and in house restaurant , wide lawn with garden. The deep silent forest of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids with soothing path following the chirps of birds & the view of blue sky.
ROOM TARIFF
2 Double bed Cottage:
Rs.1000/-
3 Duplex Cottage:Rs. 1125/-
4 Duplex Cottages: Rs.1600/-
All extra person charge @ Rs.300/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Kanchan View Tourist Lodge is located in the Top most Ridge of Rishop with 180 degree full view of snow capped mountain peaks from Nathula to Kumbhakarna including Kanchanjungha from it’s wide lawn and balconies of every room.
Wooden furnished double bed rooms and triple bed cottage with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant & garden.
ROOM TARIFF
Double bed Room Rs.1100/-
Triple bed cottage Rs 1400/-
Extra cot – Rs 200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Sunakhari Retreat, Green Valley Resort and Rishyap Tourist Centre , are situated at the topmost position at Rishop in a natural atmosphere and with Kanchenjungha view. All rooms are wooden furnished with attached western toilet, floor carpet, CTV, Garden, Lawn Restaurant, Hot Water Supply. Special Attraction: 180° view of Mt. Kanchenjungha & Himalayn Range from Resort.
ROOM TARIFF :
Deluxe Double - 950/-
Super Deluxe Double - 1000/-, 1100/-
Deluxe Tripple - 1000/-
Super Deluxe Tripple Bedded Room with Balcony @1200/- 10% service charge on total bill amount.
Hotel Snow View is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop
Wooden furnished triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .
ROOM TARIFF :
1st Floor Rs.1000/-
2nd Floor- 1200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount.
Suntec Resort is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop.
Wooden furnished 4 no.s triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .
ROOM TARIFF :
Cottage(2X2BED,2X3BED) &4Room annexed behind SUNTEC
Double Bed Rooms: Rs.1000/-
Triple Bed Rooms: Rs.1100/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Hotel Sonar Bangla is situated on the parallel hill top of Hotel Kanchanview at Rishop. With a excellent openings in the front with magnificent Kanchanjhengha standing tall, Sonal Bangla offers great view of the mountains and valley with its 6 rooms.
Situated at an altitude of 2195 meters and is 101 kms from Siliguri via Kalimpong. Lava is famous for its proximity to the Neora Valley National Park and its beautiful view of the Jelep La and Rechi La passes. 
