KAFFER GAON:-
Kaffer Gaon is in Loleygaon (also spelt Lolegaon or Lolegaon) is a beautiful Lepcha hamlet located at an elevation of 1,675 meters with a population of 5000 residents. Kafer is the Lepcha name for Lolaygaon.It is just 6km away from Lolegaon Village in Neora Valley Forest circuit.
Loleygaon (located about 5 K.M downhill) from here you can witness an uninterrupted view snow caped peaks of Mount Kanchanjhanga. The Kafffer village which is a forest range located around 45 K.M from Kalimpong. It is a very suitable place where you can enjoy holidays, relax mind and body in a cool and calm atmosphere with your family. The Kaffer village is surrounded by lush green forest and thick jungle of other different varieties of plants, trees, herbs etc.
Kaffer village offers fabulous view of sunrise in the eastern horizon of Bhutan and plains of Dooars and the panoramic view of full range of Kanchenjunga and its sister peaks covered with saffron colored sun rays and a beautiful view of Kalimpong town. The sunset also will be a glorious moment forever which can be seen from this village.
A fabulous view of sunrise and sunset are can be seen from here, Kaffer village suitable for spending time in a secluded environment surrounded by lush green forests around.
Canopy Walk – a hanging bridge is in the middle of a forest is one of the main attraction of nearby. Only 5 person can ride/walk on the bridge at a time and this is one way bridge.
Accommodation in Kaffer
Kaffer Village Homestay is one and only accommodation at Kaffer village (find us on Google Map), our associate homestay located about 5 Km. downhill from Loleygaon near G.P.Office. Cozy and comfortable rooms and cottages are available for guests with a beautiful wooden interior and furniture. Also we serve homely cooked traditional/Bengali cuisines.
How to Reach Kaffer
Nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB) and nearest railway station is New Mal Jn. (NMZ) another nearest rail head is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), these are well connected with rest of India. Direct car/taxis are available up to Kaffer Village from Bagdogra airport, NJP and Siliguri (125 K.M), it will take around 4-4.5 hrs. to reach. Shared taxis/jeeps are available up to Kalimpong only from Siliguri.
The village located just 45 K.M away from Kalimpong and may take around one to one and half hour to reach. Another alternate route to Kaffer Village via Lava, distance around 60 K.M.
Car fare:
From NJP/Siliguri (5 hrs.)
From New Mal Jn/Mal Bazar (4 hrs.)
Best Season to Visit Kaffer
This beautiful Kafer village can be visited throughout year except monsoon due to heavy rain and sometimes for bad road condition. But March - June and again mid September to late December is best season to visit kaffir Gaon village and homestay.
DAY1 : Start from SEALDAH (13149) KANCHANKANYA EXP DEP:(20.30 pm) ARR at NEW MAL JAN (9.20 am)
DAY2 : peak up from New mal jan by car and drop atkaffer(Approx 105 km)…….kaffer night stay
DAY3 : Kaffer sight sceen(Delo and kalingpong)and Night Stay.
DAY4: Kaffer to Kolakham via Lolegaon………………Kolakham Night stay.
DAY5: Kolakham Night stay and local Sight sceen
Changey waterfall
NOTE: Neora Valley National Park. (Have to take separate car)
DAY6: Kolakham to Rishoyp via Lava and Night stay at Rishoyp
DAY7: Rishoyp to New mal Jan drop and Tour End.DAY1 : Start from SEALDAH (13149) KANCHANKANYA EXP DEP:(20.30 pm) ARR at NEW MAL JAN (9.20 am)
DAY2 : peak up from New mal jan by car and drop atkaffer(Approx 105 km)…….kaffer night stay
DAY3 : Kaffer sight sceen(Delo and kalingpong)and Night Stay.
DAY4: Kaffer to Kolakham via Lolegaon………………Kolakham Night stay.
DAY5: Kolakham Night stay and local Sight sceen Changey waterfall
NOTE: Neora Valley National Park. (Have to take separate car)
DAY6:st oct: Kolakham to Rishoyp via Lava and Night stay at Rishoyp
DAY7: oct: Rishoyp to New mal Jan drop and Tour End.