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About Kalimpong Tourism
Kalimpong is a quiet and picturesque hill station of West Bengal
on the banks of the River Teesta. It is located at the foothills of the
Himalayas at an altitude of 1250 m, adjacent to the state of Sikkim and very close to Darjeeling and Gangtok.
The small town is inhabited by Nepali, Bhutanese, Bengali and Tibetan
population which can be witnessed in its fusion culture and heritage.
Surrounded by immense natural beauty, Kalimpong is dotted with tea and orchid gardens, monasteries and colonial cottages.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Kalimpong has three impressive Buddhist monasteries. Tharpa Choling Monastery
built in 1937 belongs to the Gelupka Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, headed
by the Dalai Lama. The monastery has a vast library of Buddhist
manuscripts. Thongsha Gumpha built in early 17th century is a Bhutanese monastery, and perhaps the oldest in Kalimpong. Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery 5 Km from the town centre preserves striking wall paintings besides offering glorious views of the town. LepchaMuseum is located in Bag Dhara and displays manuscripts and valuable artifacts of the Lepchas. Other places of interest include Dr. Graham's Home
spread over 500 acres on the slopes of Dealo Hills. Established by Dr.
John Anderson Graham, the educational institution is home to 1200
orphan boys and girls. There is a chapel inside the estate.
Reviews on Kalimpong travel(What people have to say)
Overview of the destination As the sun went down over the mountains, electric lights of Lava and Rishyap were shining like twinkling stars on mountains far away. The Jungle
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Inhabitants of Nepal had come here and settled down and they are Rais, worshippers of Krishna. So they are vegetarians, very hard working and treats
Activities & things to do Neora Valley is wildlife lovers dream destination. You might meet a black bear at any turn or a group of spotted deer go across your
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Neora Valley: The Neora Valley is located in Northern part of the State of West Bengal in the tri-junction of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan.
Kalimpong Guide - Kalimpong nestling in the lush green mid-ranges of the Himalayas has an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks.
Kalimpong Blog - Kalimpong is a remote and pretty hill station
cradled between the Deolo and Durpin Dara Hills.
Official Websites
Government of West Bengal - West Bengal Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
West Bengal Tourism - West Bengal Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers West Bengal Entry formalities, Places of Interest in West Bengal, List of Tourist Guides in West Bengal and Transportation in West Bengal.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Kalimpong with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Places of Interest - Kalimpong is a small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok.