New Place in Eastern Himalaya

indiaguide · Sep 26th, 2003, 22:07

Lava
Hidden In the mist and clouds almost all through the year, Lava 34 kms. away from Kalimpong stand at a hight of about 2350 mtrs. or 7755 ft.
this small bazar or market area is easily approachable from Siliguri with a combination of plain and hill roads totaling to about 95 kms. Gently walking around from your hotel you may offer worship at Lava Monstery.sit beside the Neora Reservoir Lake discover the mysteries of Himalayan plants at the Silviculture Research Center and knowing the local flora & funa from the Nature interpretation Center.

indiaguide · Sep 27th, 2003, 20:11

Rishyap

4Kms. nature trail or 10 kms rough jepp ride from Lava , is a small lepcha village called Rishyap.The snow capped mountain peaks, the dense evergreen forest, the terraced agricultural patches and the simple ever smiling village folk are everthing Rishyap is made of. Situated at a hight of about 8500ft,Rishyap , in the lepcha languagemeans the "lofty cliff" (Ri) with the " forest of ancienttrees" (shyap) .Spend your evening singing with the local folk on your Tongba a local beer made from millet (koda)and shekua the barbecued meat.One may visit Neora Valley National Park via kolakham

cyberhippie · Sep 27th, 2003, 21:45

Thanks indiaguide!!! this is amazing info, the destinations sound wonderful I'm glad you felt fit to share these gems with us!!!
For all you folks planning a trip in North East India take note!!!!

indiaguide · Sep 28th, 2003, 17:36

Lava and Rishyap have some small hotel. But remeber that in Rishyap no electricity .

nomad28 · Mar 7th, 2004, 12:19

Loleygaon is another new tourist destination near Lava. It is about 12 km from Lava at an altitude of 5,500 ft. The place is famous because of its proximity to neora valley national park, which is probably the only place in India where you may see red panda in the wild. The cardamom plantations around the village also offers good stroll. There is a nice trek originating from Loelygaon and ending at Sewak on the banks of river Tista.

Sep 26th, 2003, 22:07	#1
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 331	New Place in Eastern Himalaya Lava Hidden In the mist and clouds almost all through the year, Lava 34 kms. away from Kalimpong stand at a hight of about 2350 mtrs. or 7755 ft. this small bazar or market area is easily approachable from Siliguri with a combination of plain and hill roads totaling to about 95 kms. Gently walking around from your hotel you may offer worship at Lava Monstery.sit beside the Neora Reservoir Lake discover the mysteries of Himalayan plants at the Silviculture Research Center and knowing the local flora & funa from the Nature interpretation Center.

Mar 7th, 2004, 12:19	#5
nomad28 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Siliguri Posts: 8	Loleygaon is another new tourist destination near Lava. It is about 12 km from Lava at an altitude of 5,500 ft. The place is famous because of its proximity to neora valley national park, which is probably the only place in India where you may see red panda in the wild. The cardamom plantations around the village also offers good stroll. There is a nice trek originating from Loelygaon and ending at Sewak on the banks of river Tista. __________________ travel east himalaya

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Sep 27th, 2003, 20:11	#2
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 331	Rishyap 4Kms. nature trail or 10 kms rough jepp ride from Lava , is a small lepcha village called Rishyap.The snow capped mountain peaks, the dense evergreen forest, the terraced agricultural patches and the simple ever smiling village folk are everthing Rishyap is made of. Situated at a hight of about 8500ft,Rishyap , in the lepcha languagemeans the "lofty cliff" (Ri) with the " forest of ancienttrees" (shyap) .Spend your evening singing with the local folk on your Tongba a local beer made from millet (koda)and shekua the barbecued meat.One may visit Neora Valley National Park via kolakham

Sep 27th, 2003, 21:45	#3
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Thanks indiaguide!!! this is amazing info, the destinations sound wonderful I'm glad you felt fit to share these gems with us!!! For all you folks planning a trip in North East India take note!!!!

Sep 28th, 2003, 17:36	#4
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 331	Lava and Rishyap have some small hotel. But remeber that in Rishyap no electricity .

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