Kolakham – a small picturesque village, inside of Neora Valley is 62 Nepali families belonging to the “Rai” community is one of the most beautiful and sought after places by adventure loving people and bird watchers. The village is also a paradise for nature loving people. Located at an height of 6200 ft and on the fringe of Neora Valley National Park. The village comes under Kalimpong Subdivision of Darjeeling District.
Kolakham offers a majestic view of mighty Kanchenjunga, the world third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, ie. Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu etc. stand high on the north western sky. Lava with its monastery along with Rishyap are distinctly visible and Nathula is a distant view from the village. Number of mountain ranges creates numerous valleys which are mesmerizing. And never ending lush green of Neora Valley forest makes Kolakham is one of the most coveted places to visit in Darjeeling district.
Kolakham is just 8 kms from Lava and the entire route passes through Neora Valley National Park.The park is enriched by its amazing bi-diversity of endangered species of plants, animals and birds.Neora Valley forest is a home of the Red Panda, the Musk Deer and the Clouded Leopard apart from Leopard, Bison etc. which are regularly seen wild lives.
Neora Valley National Park extends from a lower altitude of around 100 ft. upto 10500 ft with an area coverage of 88 sq. km. The highest point of the park touches Rachela Pass, which is located at the tri-junction of the Indian states West Bengal and Sikkim along with Bhutan.
Adventurous enthusiastic can go for hiking in the forestof course with all cautions as the chances of meeting wild animals are very high. For following more adventurous trails, it is always advisable to go along with a experienced guide.
The main crop of Kolakham village is cardamom, which is the prime source of income for the villagers. But now-a-days home tourism is becoming popular which is getting another major source of income.
Things to do / Activities in Kolakham / Neora Valley National Park :
Kolakham is a place of serenity. Walking leisurely in and around the village and to watch the lifestyle of the villagers along with enjoying the spellbound natural beauty. A further walking inside to Neora Valley forest is enthralling.
Another major attraction of Kolakaham is Changey water falls, which is 6 kms away from the village. Journey through the virgin forest along with the magnificent view of mighty Kanchenjunga is really exiting. For enjoying the beauty of Changey water falls, a 900 ft walking trail to be managed from the last motorable point. Waterfall driving down around 400 ft to reach its end point to make itself one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Darjeeling hills.
Places to visit around Kolakham :
From Kolakham it’s easy to visit several beautiful places as a day tour. Lava, Loleygaon, Rishyap, Charcole, Rikisum, Pedong etc are the places which are full of natural beauties and offer full blown view of Eastern Himalayas along with mighty Kanchenjunga and its neighbouring peaks. Jhandi Dhara in Loleygaon which is famous for spectacular sunrise view on Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest.
How to reach Kolakham :
There is no public transport system to connect Kolakham from the rest of the places. The only way to reach there by a hired SUVs. Kolakham is 123 kms from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station via Kalimpong and 117 kms via Gorubathan. Bagdogra Airport is almost same distance as NJP.
Kolakham - Neora Valley National Park
Kolakham – a small picturesque village, inside of Neora Valley is 62 Nepali families belonging to the “Rai” community is one of the most beautiful and sought after places by adventure loving people and bird watchers. The village is also a paradise for nature loving people. Located at an height of 6200 ft and on the fringe of Neora Valley National Park. The village comes under Kalimpong Subdivision of Darjeeling District.
Kolakham offers a majestic view of mighty Kanchenjunga, the world third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, ie. Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu etc. stand high on the north western sky. Lava with its monastery along with Rishyap are distinctly visible and Nathula is a distant view from the village. Number of mountain ranges creates numerous valleys which are mesmerizing. And never ending lush green of Neora Valley forest makes Kolakham is one of the most coveted places to visit in Darjeeling district.
Kolakham is just 8 kms from Lava and the entire route passes through Neora Valley National Park.The park is enriched by its amazing bi-diversity of endangered species of plants, animals and birds.Neora Valley forest is a home of the Red Panda, the Musk Deer and the Clouded Leopard apart from Leopard, Bison etc. which are regularly seen wild lives.
Neora Valley National Park extends from a lower altitude of around 100 ft. upto 10500 ft with an area coverage of 88 sq. km. The highest point of the park touches Rachela Pass, which is located at the tri-junction of the Indian states West Bengal and Sikkim along with Bhutan.
Adventurous enthusiastic can go for hiking in the forestof course with all cautions as the chances of meeting wild animals are very high. For following more adventurous trails, it is always advisable to go along with a experienced guide.
The main crop of Kolakham village is cardamom, which is the prime source of income for the villagers. But now-a-days home tourism is becoming popular which is getting another major source of income.
Things to do / Activities in Kolakham / Neora Valley National Park :
Kolakham is a place of serenity. Walking leisurely in and around the village and to watch the lifestyle of the villagers along with enjoying the spellbound natural beauty. A further walking inside to Neora Valley forest is enthralling.
Another major attraction of Kolakaham is Changey water falls, which is 6 kms away from the village. Journey through the virgin forest along with the magnificent view of mighty Kanchenjunga is really exiting. For enjoying the beauty of Changey water falls, a 900 ft walking trail to be managed from the last motorable point. Waterfall driving down around 400 ft to reach its end point to make itself one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Darjeeling hills.
Places to visit around Kolakham :
From Kolakham it’s easy to visit several beautiful places as a day tour. Lava, Loleygaon, Rishyap, Charcole, Rikisum, Pedong etc are the places which are full of natural beauties and offer full blown view of Eastern Himalayas along with mighty Kanchenjunga and its neighbouring peaks. Jhandi Dhara in Loleygaon which is famous for spectacular sunrise view on Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest.
How to reach Kolakham :
There is no public transport system to connect Kolakham from the rest of the places. The only way to reach there by a hired SUVs. Kolakham is 123 kms from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station via Kalimpong and 117 kms via Gorubathan. Bagdogra Airport is almost same distance as NJP.
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Kolakham – a small picturesque village, inside of Neora Valley is 62 Nepali families belonging to the “Rai” community is one of the most beautiful and sought after places by adventure loving people and bird watchers. The village is also a paradise for nature loving people. Located at an height of 6200 ft and on the fringe of Neora Valley National Park. The village comes under Kalimpong Subdivision of Darjeeling District.
Kolakham is a place of serenity. Walking leisurely in and around the village and to watch the lifestyle of the villagers along with enjoying the spellbound natural beauty. A further walking inside to Neora Valley forest is enthralling.
