About Kolakham:Kolakham is located amidst the Neora Valley National Park in the district of Kalimpong. This small, peaceful village overlooks the panoramic beauty of the snow-clad mountain peaks of the Great Eastern Himalayas. It has an average altitude of 1981 meters (6500 ft). Located 8 km from Lava and 38 km from Kalimpong, Kolakham offers a majestic view of the mighty Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, ie. Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu and more. It is home to the unique Red Pandas Why Kolakham?The Neora Valley Forest Reserve is still unexplored by most travellers and hence if you are looking to explore some pristine mountain wilderness, then this should be at the top of your off-beat destination list. Located at the junction of Bhutan, Sikkim & West Bengal, the Neora Forest Reserve makes itself rich in biodiversity because of the watershed of the Neora River along with its tributaries.Wake up to the melodious songs of various species of birds, walk through the large coniferous pine trees and exotic rhododendron flowers or simply gaze at the multitude of stars at night. Trek near the surroundings to reach the pristine Changey Falls and satiate your adventurous soul.Lava Monastery, Lava Market, Lolegaon and Rishyop are distinctly visible from Kolakham. Food:The popular items in the area are Bengali food, Momos, Thukpa & Churpee.How to Reach:Nearest Airport :
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is about 114 Km by road from Kolakham and takes around 4.5 hrs.
Nearest Railways Station:
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is around 105 Km by road from Kolakahm and it takes around 3.5 hrs.
New Mal Jn (NMZ) is around 65 Km by road from Kolakham and it takes around 2.5 hrs.
Amenities: # Room Size: 21 ft x 15 ft, including 5 ft x 10 ft attached toilet.# 24hr Hot water available with Geyser# Room Heater (On demand)# 2 double bed with bedside table + 1 sofa cum bed # Total 3 rooms# Gardens on both sides# Campfire facility# View of Kanchanjangha from the property and garden# Free Car parking# Organic Food# Tour/ Trekking guide on demand by paying extra charges Sightseeing# Lava Monastery# Rishyop # Changey Water Falls# Nokdara Jheel or Lake # Kolbongeyswari Devi Dham (Cave Temple)# Kolbong Basti Silent Valley Trek# Mulkharka Lake # Mankhim