About Loleygaon Canopy Walk
Loleygaon Canopy Walk is an elevated wooden walkway inside the Heritage Forest at Loleygaon in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, at about 1,675 metres elevation. Built and maintained by the West Bengal Forest Department, it traverses dense pine, cypress and oak forest. The walk offers canopy-level forest views and, on clear days, distant views of Mount Kanchenjunga. It is a key nature attraction near Lava and Neora Valley National Park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an elevated wooden and rope bridge walkway suspended among tall trees in the protected Heritage Forest. The trail passes through dense pine, oak and cypress forest with interpretive signage, viewpoints for Himalayan ranges including Kanchenjunga on clear days, and opportunities for nature observation and photography. The surrounding area includes forest trails, village paths and viewpoints around Loleygaon and Kaffer.
Key highlights
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Elevated wooden canopy bridge through Heritage Forest
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Canopy-level views of dense pine, cypress and oak forest
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Distant views of Mount Kanchenjunga on clear days
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Birdwatching and nature photography opportunities
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Proximity to Neora Valley National Park and Lava
History of Loleygaon Canopy Walk
The walk is located inside Loleygaon's Heritage Forest, a protected forest area developed and maintained by the West Bengal Forest Department. The canopy walk was constructed by the forest department to promote eco-tourism and allow visitors to experience the forest canopy without disturbing the ecosystem.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) near Siliguri, about 120-130 km away; onward journey by road |
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| By train |