Is This the Most Peaceful Monastery in the Himalayas?

There's a moment in Lava — when the morning mist wraps around a monastery and the only sound is a distant prayer bell — where everything makes sense. This is the last day of my Kalimpong series, and it starts exactly where it should: a hidden Buddhist monastery tucked away in the hills of Lava. From there, the day takes me down winding misty roads through pine forests, past a local who's been selling chai at the same cliffside stall for years, and up to Delo Park — Kalimpong's highest viewpoint — right as the sun drops behind the Himalayas. This is Day 3 of my Kalimpong series. Day 1 covered the town, the markets, and a monastery I'll never forget. Day 2 took me to plants that locals say can heal you, and the most dangerous viewpoint in Kalimpong. Today is the finale — from the quietest monastery in Lava to the golden hour at Delo Park. Lava and Lolegaon are two of North Bengal's most underrated offbeat destinations. While most travelers rush to Darjeeling or Gangtok, Lava offers something rarer — silence, pine forests, and monasteries that feel like they belong in Bhutan. Combine that with Kalimpong's Delo Park at sunset, and you have a last day in Kalimpong that's hard to beat. If you're planning a Kalimpong Lava Rishop tour or looking for offbeat North Bengal places beyond the usual Darjeeling itinerary, this video covers the exact route, what to expect at each stop, and why you should save an entire day for this journey. 📍 Route covered: • Lava Monastery (Ratnarishi Bihar Buddhist Gompa) • Lava Pine Forest roads • Chuboo Lava viewpoint & local stalls • Drive back to Kalimpong through misty forest roads • Delo Park (Deolo Hill) at sunset 🔔 Subscribe for more offbeat travel guides: @Skippingplaces #travelvlog #unseenindia #skippingplaces