Darjeeling is a district of West Bengal whose headquarters are at the hill station of Darjeeling. Kalimpong, Kurseong and Siliguri are the major towns in the district. Siliguri is the largest of them. Places of Interest, Hotspots & Tourist Destinations
Siliguri Latpanchor Darjeeling Sandakphu-Phalut Kalimpong	Lava Lolegaon/Loleygaon-Kaffer Neora Valley National Park Rishyap

Lolegaon/Loleygaon-Kaffer/Kafer : Another breathtaking place on the earth just 24 km away from lava, situated at 61000. above the sea level. You will cherish the scenic wonders of lolegaon in the backdrop of old growth forests rich in Epiphytes, the view of Ralli valley and the Himalaya range. A steady climb of 45 minutes from the centre will take you to the Jhandidara, one of the most fascinating sunset point which gives you a panoramic view of snow-clad peaks bathing in the golden rays of the sun. Explore the thrill of treks around Lava and Lolegaon and if you are adventurous enough, trek upto Rachila chak through the Neora Valley National Park-where Wild Boar, Deer and Bears are the main dwellers. The fabulous Heritage Forest with a beautiful hanging bridge from the ground to the treetops will give you a new dimension of life. The peaks visible from Lolegaon are Khang-Chen-D-Zongha, Pandim, Kabru, Siniolchu, Kong, Talung, Kumbhakarna, tome, Jopuno, Narsing, Pakichu and Simvo.

Neora Valley National Park : The picturesque landscape comprises of pristine natural forest, dense patches of Bamboo, Rho-Do-Den-Dron, lush green valley against the backdrop of Khang-Chen-D-Zongha. A jeep ride upto the 14 km. from lava and an 8 km. trek through the dense forest to Alubari (3200 mtr) and a brisk walk takes you upto Rachila Danda (Peak) at 10600 ft is the highest pI. of NVNP - a tri junction of W.B., Bhutan and Sikkim. NVNP is known for its extremely rich bio-diversity including Royal Bengal Tiger, Red Panda, Gaur, Himalayan Black Deer, Clouded Leopard, the very shy and most beautiful of the cat family - the Snow Leopard and the Marble Cat and Deer. Bird watching is added attraction of NVNP. White Capped Red Start, Blue Whistling Thrush, Small Green Bee Eater, LaughingThrush, Purple Sun bird, Red Jungle Fowl, Monal Pheasant, Kalij Pheasant, Blue Magpies and Fairy Blue Bird, Golden Oriole, RacquetTailled Drongo will make your trip worthwhile.

Rishyap : 9 Km Jeepable road or only 3 km easy pleasure trek from lava leads you to a beautiful small hamlet Rishyap, nestles amidst the hidden hills of Neora Valley. The deep silent forest of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids with soothing path following the chirps of birus & the view of big sky on the lad of snowcapped Khang-Chen-D-Zongha is a special gift of Rishyap.The 300 degree visible mountain ranges you can find from Rishyap are (left to right) Mt.Kharg, Kokthang, Rathung, Kabroo (North, South, Dome and Fourth), Talung, Pandim, Khang-Chen-D-Zongha, Simvo, Narsingh, Siniolchu. Another two peaks alter these lie Khanchangyao and Panhundri - remains as the peridens between Sikkim and Tibet and just below it lies the glacier called "Khangse" which also happens to be the source of river Teesta. Clola, Nathula, Jelepla, Batungla - The Clola Range form the border between Sikkim and Tibet. Just behind these form 'La's lies the ' Chumvy Valley' which is in China.

Other Tourist Places and Hotspots in Darjeeling Hills & Terai Region :

• Siliguri, Latpanchor, Darjeeling, Singalila National Park, Sandakphu, Phalut, Kalimpong, Lava