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	===Description of the place===		===Description of the place===
	Lava is a small hamlet situated {{Convert\|30\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=}} east of the town of [[Kalimpong]] through [[Algarah]] in [[Kalimpong district]] of the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Lava is situated at an altitude of {{Convert\|7200\|ft\|m\|0\|abbr=}}. It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin [[Neora Valley National Park]] from [[Kalimpong]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/details/lava\|title=Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal\|website=Department of tourism - West Bengal\|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] to the wet [[alpine climate\|alpine]] trees of [[fir]], [[pine]] and [[birch]]. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the [[Chumbi Valley]]. Lava can be reach through [[Gorubathan]] from [[Dam Dim\|Damdim]] or [[Malbazar]] of [[Jalpaiguri district\|Jalpaiguri District]]. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by [[Border Roads Organisation]] (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.		Lava is a small hamlet situated {{Convert\|30\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=}} east of the town of [[Kalimpong]] through [[Algarah]] in [[Kalimpong district]] of the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Lava is situated at an altitude of {{Convert\|7200\|ft\|m\|0\|abbr=}}. It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin [[Neora Valley National Park]] from [[Kalimpong]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/details/lava\|title=Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal\|website=Department of tourism - West Bengal\|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] to the wet [[alpine climate\|alpine]] trees of [[fir]], [[pine]] and [[birch]]. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the [[Chumbi Valley]]. Lava can be reach through [[Gorubathan]] from [[Dam Dim\|Damdim]] or [[Malbazar]] of [[Jalpaiguri district\|Jalpaiguri District]]. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by [[Border Roads Organisation]] (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.

	Wild animals such as the [[Himalayan black bear]], Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and [[barking deer]] are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls, Rache-La, Kolakham and ~~Lava~~ Kagyu ~~Thek Chen~~ Ling Monastery.		Wild animals such as the [[Himalayan black bear]], Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and [[barking deer]] are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include [[Changey Falls\|Changey Waterfalls]], Rache-La, [[Kolakham]] and [[Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery]].

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
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	==Transport==		==Transport==
	Lava lies on [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] via [[Pakyong Airport]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>		Lava lies on [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] via [[Pakyong Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html\|title=Doklam effect: Sikkim to get new all-weather highway}}</ref>

	Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Labha to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Pedong]], [[Rhenock]], [[Algarah]], [[Malbazar]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.		Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Labha to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Pedong]], [[Rhenock]], [[Algarah]], [[Malbazar]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.

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	===Description of the place===		===Description of the place===
	Lava is a small hamlet situated {{Convert\|30\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=}} east of the town of [[Kalimpong]] through [[Algarah]] in [[Kalimpong district]] of the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Lava is situated at an altitude of {{Convert\|7200\|ft\|m\|0\|abbr=}}. It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin [[Neora Valley National Park]] from [[Kalimpong]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/details/lava\|title=Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal\|website=Department of tourism - West Bengal\|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] to the wet [[alpine climate\|alpine]] trees of [[fir]], [[pine]] and [[birch]]. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the [[~~Silk Road\|Silk Route~~]] ~~of ancient India- Tibet Trade Practice~~. Lava can be reach through [[Gorubathan]] from [[Dam Dim\|Damdim]] or [[Malbazar]] of [[Jalpaiguri district\|Jalpaiguri District]]. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by [[Border Roads Organisation]] (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.		Lava is a small hamlet situated {{Convert\|30\|km\|mi\|0\|abbr=}} east of the town of [[Kalimpong]] through [[Algarah]] in [[Kalimpong district]] of the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Lava is situated at an altitude of {{Convert\|7200\|ft\|m\|0\|abbr=}}. It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin [[Neora Valley National Park]] from [[Kalimpong]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/details/lava\|title=Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal\|website=Department of tourism - West Bengal\|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] to the wet [[alpine climate\|alpine]] trees of [[fir]], [[pine]] and [[birch]]. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the trade route to Tibet via the [[Chumbi Valley]]. Lava can be reach through [[Gorubathan]] from [[Dam Dim\|Damdim]] or [[Malbazar]] of [[Jalpaiguri district\|Jalpaiguri District]]. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by [[Border Roads Organisation]] (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.

	Wild animals such as the [[Himalayan black bear]], Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and [[barking deer]] are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls, Rache-La, Kolakham and Lava Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery.		Wild animals such as the [[Himalayan black bear]], Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and [[barking deer]] are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls, Rache-La, Kolakham and Lava Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery.

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{{short description|Village Hill station in West Bengal, India}}
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'''Lava''' (also known as Lava Bazar) is a town in the [[Kalimpong II]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Kalimpong subdivision]] of the [[Kalimpong district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[West Bengal]]. As it lies in the high altitude, so it is also visible from high altitude towns and villages of [[East Sikkim district|East Sikkim]], high areas of [[Bhutan]] and also from [[Pakyong Airport]]. The climate of the town is usually very cold because of high altitude making it a perfect place for tourists during summer season.

==Geography==
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===Location===
Lava is located at {{coord|27|05|10|N|88|39|38|E|display=inline}}.

===Area overview===
The map alongside shows the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert|300 to 3000|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India| work= Page 13: Physiography| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling |work = Table 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ |title = About Kalimpong District |work = Tea Gardens |publisher = District administration |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling |work = Table 4.5 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html |title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal | work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 | publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml |title = Kalimpong College |publisher= College Admission | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref> the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at [[Pedong]] and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ |title = Government General Degree College at Pedong |publisher= GGDC | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ |title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan |publisher= GGDC | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

===Description of the place===
Lava is a small hamlet situated {{Convert|30|km|mi|0|abbr=}} east of the town of [[Kalimpong]] through [[Algarah]] in [[Kalimpong district]] of the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Lava is situated at an altitude of {{Convert|7200|ft|m|0|abbr=}}. It is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow in winter. It is the entry point to the Virgin [[Neora Valley National Park]] from [[Kalimpong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/details/lava|title=Tourism information about Lava village in West Bengal|website=Department of tourism - West Bengal|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> The route to Lava is scenic with the change in vegetation from [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] to the wet [[alpine climate|alpine]] trees of [[fir]], [[pine]] and [[birch]]. The verdant forests are a popular spot for picnicking, trekking and bird-watching. Lava has gradually become a favorite tourist destination. Temperature decreases below Zero Degree in Winter and increases up to Maximum 30 Degree Celsius in Summer. It is situated on the [[Silk Road|Silk Route]] of ancient India- Tibet Trade Practice. Lava can be reach through [[Gorubathan]] from [[Dam Dim|Damdim]] or [[Malbazar]] of [[Jalpaiguri district|Jalpaiguri District]]. Distance from Gorubathan is 50 kilometres. The Road is Wide, Smooth and full with Scenic Beauty in every turn. The new Road is Built by [[Border Roads Organisation]] (B.R.O.) of Defence Ministry of Government of India.

Wild animals such as the [[Himalayan black bear]], Leopard, Wild Boar, Red Panda and [[barking deer]] are found in these parts. Some Royal Bengal Tiger was found and captured in Camera here in the Year 2015. A Buddhist Monastery is present on one of the hills of Lava. Notable sites include Changey Waterfalls, Rache-La, Kolakham and Lava Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery.

== Demographics ==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Lava Bazar DIF had a total population of 1,836 of which 945 (51%) were males and 891 (49%) were females. There were 195 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Lava Bazar DIF was 1,283 (78.18% of the population over 6 years).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 1 April 2020 }}</ref>

== Tourism in Lava ==
One of favoured destinations from Lava is [[Neora Valley National Park]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/adventure-treks-lined-up-in-north-bengal-forests/cid/1680230|title=Adventure treks lined up in north Bengal forests|work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph India]]|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref> Lava and surrounding area is also a popular destination for bird watchers and butterflies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/69210/five-places-to-go-birding-in-west-bengal-this-winter|title=Five Places To Go Birding In West Bengal This Winter|website=Outlook Traveller Magazine|access-date=22 April 2019}}</ref>
Because of cold climate in the town and nearby areas, it is a perfect destination for tourists during summer season. The beautiful [[National Highway 717A (India)|National Highway 717A]] passing through forests, deep valleys, rivers, and top of the hills, Ambiok and other Tea Gardens, Many sunrise view points, Local Homestay, Kafer etc are the places of interest in lava.

==Transport==
Lava lies on [[National Highway 717A (India)|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] via [[Pakyong Airport]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>

Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Labha to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Pedong]], [[Rhenock]], [[Algarah]], [[Malbazar]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.

The nearest railway station is [[New Mal Junction railway station|Malbazar Junction]] 58 kilometres away, and the nearest airport is [[Pakyong Airport]] about 75-80 kilometres and [[Bagdogra airport|Bagdogra International Airport]] around 110 kilometres.

==Gallery==
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File:Lavatown.jpg|View from the town of Lava
File:Buddhist Monestry in Lava, West Bengal.png|Buddhist Monastery in Lava
File:Raw28-Lava-Lava Birds DSC0217 Chestnut bellied Nuthatch.jpg|Chestnut bellied Nuthatch
File:Flowers planted in Lava Monastery, Darjeeling.jpg|Flowers in Lava Monastery
File:Holy Child at Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009.jpg|Holy Child at Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009
File:Curious Tourist at Lava, Kalimpong, Darjeeling photo by Sandipan Raha, Jalpaiguri 2010.jpg|Curious Tourist on the Roof of NBSTC Bus at Lava
File:Rache La from Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009.jpg|Rache-La from Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery Year- 2009
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== References ==
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==External links==
* {{YouTube|0Coo37Y2WDM |Changey Falls - A Full view of the Falls }}
*[https://northbengaltourism.com/changey-falls/ About Changey Falls] North Bengal Tourism

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