Welcome To Lava

Lava is a small hamlet situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the town of  Kalimpong  through  Algarah  in  Kalimpong district  of the state of West Bengal, India. Lava is situated at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,195 m). It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin  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. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the  Chumbi Valley . Lava can be reach through  Gorubathan  from  Damdim  or  Malbazar  of  Jalpaiguri District . Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by Border Roads Organisation (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.