Snowfall in Lava, a mini gateway of Sikkim, is attracting
large number of tourists. The popular tourist spot of Lava is just 32 km. away
from the main town of Kalimpong. Lava wore a new look after a heavy snowfall,
yesterday. Mr. TN Bhutia, range manager (Lava) for West Bengal Forest Development Corporation said,
`Snowfall started from 2.15 p.m. yesterday and continued till 4
p.m.`
Tourists are coming here from different parts of the country
to enjoy this chill atmosphere in Lava. `DGAHC tourist lodges which
were already packed, have witnessed an increased rate of visitors
this year,` said Mr. Bimal Gazmer, area manager of tourism department
(DGAHC). Most places of Lava were covered in white. 3 to 6 inches
of snow covered the entire bazaar and the high points simultaneously.
According to the residents there is no problem because of the snow;
instead they are enjoying this snowfall because it is not very frequent
here. Subrani Das (35) from Kolkata said, `From a famous hill resort
here in lava we are enjoying the picturesque region wearing a snow-blanket
and really it is a nice time for us.`