Kalimpong vs Lava & Lolegaon

Pick Kalimpong for

family trips, culture and heritage, workations

Pick Lava & Lolegaon for

nature, wildlife, photography, fewer people

Kalimpong compared with Lava & Lolegaon
KalimpongLava & Lolegaon
RegionDarjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West BengalDarjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West Bengal
Highest point1,700 m2,350 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground2–33–4
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, DecMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Snow likelyRarelyJan
Crowds in seasonModerateQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹2,200
GatewayBagdogra / NJPBagdogra / NJP
With kidsGreatGood
With seniorsGreatGood
PermitsNone.Neora Valley park entry for forest treks.

Kalimpong: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Lava & Lolegaon: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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