LOLEYGAON / LOLAYGAON / LOLEGAON

LolayGaon is 56 km away from Kalimpong and situated at an altitude of 5500 ft. Panoramic view of Kanchenjunga can be obtained from this point. Fabulous view of Sunrise over Kanchenjunga can be seen from Jhandi Dara. A spectacular view of the Himalayan snow will take you to a different world. Loleygaon offers panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga. The quite and serene place is still not commercialized by large number of tourist influx. Nearby hilltop Jhandi Dara offers beautiful views at sunrise. Naturebeyond may arrange accommodation for the tourists at both the places in the forest department rest houses. For more details feel the travel enquery form below. Ideal time to visit - Anytime except the monsoon season (July - August). N.B. Light woolen clothes in summer and warm clothes in winter a foldable handy umbrella may be useful.

ACCOMMODATION	Rate Per Couple incl. child
HOTEL ALPINE	Rs.500/-
HOTEL PARADISE	Rs.500/-
HOTEL HIMALAYAN	Rs.450/- to Rs.650/-
HOTEL KANCHANJANGHA	Rs.400/- to Rs.600/-
HOTEL SWASTIKA	Rs.600/-
LALIGURA RESORT	Rs.650/-
PARADISE PLAZA	Rs.500/- to Rs.550/-
YANKEE'S STAY	Rs.650/- to Rs.850/-

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Basically a small Lepcha village also known as Kafer, Lolegaon is a recent inclusion in tourism map of West Bengal for its magnificent view of Greater Himalayan snow ranges over the entire horizon. Viewing sunrise over the snow peaks from Jhandidara - a wooded hilltop - is perhaps the most treasured memory of being at Loleygaon. In a clear day all major peaks of Kanchenjunga massif can be seen from Jhandidara. Even the glorious Mt Everest can be seen from Jhandi Dara (Jhandi = Flag, Dara = Top) as your eyes sweep across the layers of mountains and valleys and reach at the distant corner, where the highest peak in the world is touched by the first rays of the Sun.

Loleygaon is a fabulous destination for the lovers of wildlife in their natural habitat. The age-old forest of towering pine, cypress and oaks with their mossy trunk is an ideal place for watching endangered Himalayan species like black bear and mountain goats, numerous colourful birds and butterflies and rare orchids. The Heritage Forest at 10 minutes walking distance is the place to feel the exquisite wealth that nature has showered here. The recently built wooden hanging foot bridge over the canopy of the huge trees is a special attraction. Popularly known as 'The Canopy Walk' it offers an unforgettable experience, which allows you to get close to the trees.

Lolegaon offers some exciting short treks in the remote kalimpong hills. A day trek to Samthar or Relly in the unseen lower Himalayas can be a real opportunity to know the different aspects of lives in Indian countryside.

Accessibility: Loleygaon can be reached from Siliguri with a 4 hrs drive covering 124kms via Kalimpong and Lava. Kalimpong, the nearest town, is 55kms from Loleygaon. One can also visit lava, Rishap, kalimpong based in here.

Hotel accommodation in Loleygaon Being a small place there is not much option of good hotels in Loleygaon. However the government run Wilderness Resort spread over a hill slope overlooking the snow peaks is the best place offering cozy and comfortable stay.