LOLEGAON
Lolegaon or Loleygaon is a small resort town with a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga located in the district of Darjeeling West Bengal. It is one of the offbeat destinations for tourists to hill stations. Loleygaon is 12 kilometres from Lava, 123 kilometers from Siliguri and 54 kilometres from Kalimpong. It is as high as 5,500 ft from sea level. Surrounded by towering Cypress trees and undulating slopes. Lolegaon is a place of ethereal beauty in the wilderness. That Nature is the best art of God is evident in every nook and corner of Loleygaon. It gives you a glittering glimpse of the rising sun over Mt. Kanchenjunga and a spectacular view of the shadow spreading over Mt. Kanchenjunga in the setting sun. Nature has lavishly showered its blessings on Loleygaon. A visit to the Heritage Forest will give you a feel of the greenery of the place. Cypress and Oak trees form a canopy at the top of the forest. Lava, Kafer- the Lepcha village, Kalimpong, Samthahar and Jhandidara Sunrise Point are the places of interests around Loleygaon. Nature walking, enjoying the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga and visiting the nearby villages, forests, plantations and Buddhist monasteries. The Canopy Walk over the wooden hanging foot bridge is a special attraction. You can reach Lolegaon from Siliguri by bus. Rented car service is available from the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and the Bagdogra Airport. Loleygaon is well connected with different parts of Darjeeling. The best time to visit Lolegaon lasts throughout the year save the monsoon season from July to August. Leeches become a nuisance during the rainy season here.
Where To Stay
- Laliguraus Resort
- Kaafal Guest House
- Resort Tree Fern
- Lovely Resort
Tarrifs
Tariff: Starting @ Rs.900/-, Rs.1050/-, Rs.1200/-, Rs.1500/-…onwards. Service Charge @ 10% on the room tariff.
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