Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon · way to travel
Treks and walks in Kalimpong
The Singalila Ridge to Sandakphu and Phalut, the Goecha La trail from Yuksom, village walks around Lava and Rishyap, and garden paths from Kurseong. Graded by hours and height, with lodges and homestays, not tents, on most routes.
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Treks and walks · 4–5 hours returnHike from Icchey Gaon to Damsang fortIcchey Gaon · Guide ₹600–1,000
Viewpoints · 3–4 hours returnRamitey Dara from Icchey GaonIcchey Gaon · Guide ₹600–1,000
Wildlife and birds · 2–3 hoursDawn birding in Icchey Gaon's forestIcchey Gaon · Free · guide ₹500–1,000
Viewpoints · 1 hourKanchenjunga dawn from an Icchey Gaon gardenIcchey Gaon · Free from your homestay
Monasteries · 1.5 hoursEvening prayers at Lava's Kagyu monasteryLava · Free · donation welcome
Treks and walks · 2–2.5 hours upForest walk from Lava up to RishyapLava · Free · guide ₹600–1,000
Wildlife and birds · 3 hoursDawn birding on the forest roads of LavaLava · Free · bird guide ₹1,000–2,000
Food · 1.5 hoursLava bazaar on its weekly haat dayLava · ₹150–300 for snacks
Wildlife and birds · 5–7 hoursA guided forest day into Neora from LavaNeora Valley · ₹3,500–5,000 per group with jeep, guide…