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About Lava & Neora Valley
Lava, a small forested village a drive from Kalimpong, is the gateway to Neora Valley National Park — a rich, biodiverse forest known for birdwatching and the red panda. With a monastery and cool pine-and-fir surroundings, Lava and nearby Loleygaon make a popular nature excursion.
Getting there
How to Reach Lava & Neora Valley
Roughly 32 km from Kalimpong by road; taxis and shared vehicles available.
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