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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime (park entry rules vary)
Entry feePark entry charged
Best time to visitSpring and autumn
From city centreAbout 30–34 km
LocationKalimpong, West Bengal
Know before you go
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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