Lava & Lolegaon vs Kalimpong
Pick Lava & Lolegaon for
nature, wildlife, photography, fewer people
Pick Kalimpong for
family trips, culture and heritage, workations
| Lava & Lolegaon | Kalimpong | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Darjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West Bengal | Darjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West Bengal |
| Highest point | 2,350 m | 1,700 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Jan | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| Permits | Neora Valley park entry for forest treks. | None. |
Lava & Lolegaon: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kalimpong: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely