Lava

How about a holiday at a spot where clouds and mists form a blanket over a green valley and the only noise is formed by the chirping of birds? Situated near Kalimpong in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, Lava is one such place. Lava is a picturesque hamlet nestled at an altitude of over 7000 feet.

Lava is not ornamented with lots of exciting attractions but offers endless scopes to explore the beautiful Nature instead. Lava is the gateway to the Neora Valley National Park and is very rich in vegetation. Lush greeneries spread all over the surroundings will comfort your eyes which are tired of tolerating concrete structures and other signs of urbanization.

Lava will make you fall in love even before you reach the hamlet since the route is very scenic. You will feel delighted to witness the gradual change in the nature of vegetation from tropical deciduous to wet alpines like pine, fir, and birch. If your eyes are alert enough, glimpses of diverse species of Himalayan birds are likely to get caught.

At the end of the road, you will discover a small town sitting on a green carpet with high walls of green mountains monitoring it from all sides. Light curtains of mists and clouds are likely to offer you a mysterious and romantic welcome at Lava. To get romantic with the love of your life, simply leave your luggage at the hotel room and go for a walk through the hilly trails.

No matter how beautiful your better half is, Lava would keep dragging you deep inside her green heart. You might feel like breaking all shackles of your routine life and getting lost in the wild of Lava. If there is enough daylight, you can even go for a stroll through the pine forests.