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Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in April

VerdictBestWeatherKalimpong 14–24 °C, warm, afternoon clouds

Warm days, flowering forests and the best of the birding season in Neora Valley and around Lava and Kolakham. Kanchenjunga shows early in the morning before haze rises. Teesta rafting usually runs in the dry weeks. Late in the month the plains' school holidays start and rooms in town fill up. A good month for nature lovers.

Local tip: Book Neora Valley guides at the Lava forest office a day ahead in April.

Other hills in April

Where to go

Our picks for April

Neora Valley
national park3,150 m Neora Valley Red panda forest from the Dooars to Rachela Danda
Kolakham
village1,981 m Kolakham A Rai village on the edge of Neora Valley, facing Kanchenjunga
village1,525 m Ramdhura Pine-ridge village over the Teesta valley, close to Kalimpong

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Is April a good time to visit Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon?

Warm days, flowering forests and the best of the birding season in Neora Valley and around Lava and Kolakham. Kanchenjunga shows early in the morning before haze rises. Teesta rafting usually runs in the dry weeks. Late in the month the plains' school holidays start and rooms in town fill up. A good month for nature lovers.

What is the weather like in Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in April?

Kalimpong 14–24 °C, warm, afternoon clouds. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon in April?

We suggest Neora Valley, Kolakham, Ramdhura. Book Neora Valley guides at the Lava forest office a day ahead in April.

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