Mountain Girl | Srijana Rai - Kolakham Reels | Lingsaykha Khasmahal Gram Panchayat | Kalimpong

Cuddled on fringes of Neora Valley National Park, located on the Eastern Himalayas, on the tri-junction of Pangolakha Wild Life Sanctuary, Sikkim in North and Toorsa Strict Reserve, Bhutan in North East and Champamari Wildlife Sanctuary and Gorumara National Park towards south, Kolakham reveals a lavish and supreme view of nature. The unique location of Kolakham makes it the ideal base for exploring the less trodden destination like Lava, Rishop, Lolegaon in Kalimpong and Alitar, Mul Kharga in Sikkim.

The journey to this picturesque place from nearby cities, is by road and appealing experience in itself. En route, there is some of the most beautiful tea gardens, Chel riverbed picnic spot, Chitungpul picnic spot and the road further continues through Paparkheti, which is the picturesque village. Passing through Neora Valley National Park, the scenic beauty is unmatchable as the road passes through the dense and luscious green tropical and pine trees. The park is enriched by its amazing bi-diversity of endangered species of plants, animals and birds. Elevation from Lava ranges from 7200 Ft to Kolakham (Upper) 6200 Feet & Kolakham (Lower) extends to a lower altitude of around 5500 Feet.

Adorned with coniferous and pine trees all around, Kolakham offers a majestic view of mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, namely Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu. Kharg, Talung, Khang-Chen-D-Zongha, Rathung, Simvo, Narsingh.

Lava Jamgyong Kongtrul Monastery and Ngedon Chang Ling Retreat 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 newly formed Kalimpong district. Seven Kilometer further from Upper Kolakham is famous Changey Waterfalls in Lower Kolakham which falls down around 400 Ft to reach its end point making itself one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kalimpong hills.

Kolbongeyshwari Devi Dham (Cave Temple) also known as Shrideswari Cave is a hidden attraction which haven't been explored much. Kolakham originally known as Kolbong is derived from Kolbongeyshwari Devi Dham.

Sangphung Waterfall is another hidden attraction in Kobong aka Kolakham which can be viewed from some locations with assistance of a knowledgably local guide.

Kolakham is an ideal place for the bird watchers, star gazers, travelers having inclination towards soft adventure or retreating from the hustle bustle of metropolitan life. Expect to be mesmerized by the serene surrounding and irresistible views with options to embark on trekking expeditions through the wilderness and cardamom fields admiring the lifestyle of the village dwellers of cold, foggy and yet unimaginably beautiful Kolakham.

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