 Neora
Valley National Park
Spread over an area of 88 Sq.Kms the Neora
Valley National Park, in the Kalimpong Hills of Darjeeling district
of West Bengal was established in April 1986. The park, a unique
of its kind for its rich bio-diversity lies in the lower ridges
of Himalayas and reaches a height at 10000 ft above sea level
at Rechela. The Park has a border on the east with Western Bhutan
and the forests of Sikkim.
Neora Valley, one of the least tracts of virgin
wilderness in the country sustains a unique eco-system where
tropical, sub-tropical, sub-temperate, and temperate vegetative
system still harbours a wealth of flora and fauna. The forests
consists of mixed species like rhododendron, bamboo, oak, ferns,
sal etc. The Valley also has numerous species of orchids.
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The faunal list includes some rare and endangered
species such as the clouded leopard, red-panda, and musk deer.
Other species are leopard, five species of civet, black bear,
sloth bear, golden gat, wild boar, leopard cat, goral, serow,
barking deer, sambar, Himalayan flying squirrel and thar. The
park is also rich in bird life and houses the bearded vulture,
Himalayan griffon, red legged falcon, pigeons, doves, great
pied hornbill and a large number of migratory birds like whistling
thrush etc. King cobra, common cobra krait, green pit viper,
blind snake and lizards are also found. Many colourful insects
such as butterflies, moths, beetles, bees, wasps, bugs cicadas
are added attraction of the valley.
 Accessibility:
The main entry point to the park is Lava (7016 ft), a small
picturesque hamlet adjacent to the park. There is a nature interpretation
center and a Buddhist monastery here. Lava is 105 Kms from Siliguri
and 30 Kms from Kalimpong. The other entry point is Samsing
(3000 ft). There is no motorable road inside the park. The adventurous
travelers can enter into the forest for some fabulous treks
from Samsing and Lava.
Accommodation:
Neora valley can be accessed from Lava, Loleygaon and Samsing.
In all the places the Forest department has Nature Wilderness
Resorts that offers unforgettable stay amidst the natural environment.
Tented accommodation is available in the forest resort at Suntale
Khola near Samsing.
 Lava
Nature and Wilderness Resort
Loleygaon Nature and
Wilderness Resort
Samsing Nature and Wilderness
Resort
Suntalekhola Nature
and Wilderness Resort
Naturebeyond provides booking in all these
resorts and bungalows and organizes customize packages in Neora
valley including Lava, Loleygaon and its surrounding places.
Important information:
Because of inadequate accommodation to cater the increasing
rush of tourist in Lava, Loleygaon, Samsing an early confirmation
is required to avail the room particularly during April-May
and Oct-Nov period.
The park remains closed from June 15 to September 15. No tourist
activity inside the park is allowed during this period.
Total Area: 88 Sq km
District Head quarter: Darjeeling
Best time to visit: November to March
Nearest town: Kalimpong (32 km)
Main Attractions : Red Panda, Clouded leopard, Musk deer
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