Lava, West Bengal

Lava, Darjeeling
Lava
village

A clock tower in the main town square
Lava, Darjeeling
Lava, Darjeeling

Location of Lava in West Bengal

Coordinates: 27°03′N 88°23′E / 27.05°N 88.39°E / 27.05; 88.39Coordinates: 27°03′N 88°23′E / 27.05°N 88.39°E / 27.05; 88.39
Country India
State West Bengal
District Darjeeling
Elevation 2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Languages
 • Official Nepali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 734 314
Telephone code 03552
Vehicle registration WB-78, 79

Lava is a small hamlet situated 34 kilometres (21 mi) east of the town of Kalimpong via Algarah in Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India. Lava is situated at an altitude of 7,016 feet (2,138 m). It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Neora Valley National Park from Kalimpong. The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from tropical deciduous to the wet alpine trees of fir, pine and birch. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination.

Wild animals such as the Himalayan black bear and barking deer are found in these parts. A Buddhist monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls and Lava Jamgyong Kongtrul Monastery.

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