Kalimpong

(621 km from Kolkata, West Bengal)

Dominating the stunning Teesta valley while standing at an elevation of 1250 m, Kalimpong have always been highly spirited with bustling activities. 50 km from Darjeeling it nestles in the magnificent state of West Bengal. Heaven for adventure seekers, Kalimpong is really extraordinary and awe inspiring. You’ll find the whole place active with flower markets, as Kalimpong is one major source of orchid flowers supplier, the sweet fragrance can be felt in different corners of the hill station.

Famed for advanced quality learning institutions and facilities, Kalimpong is also famous for shopping, one can go on purchasing items like Tibetan ornaments, copper articles, handicraft items and many varieties of clothings. Enjoy the lush green woods and clogged estates of tea as Kalimpong is one amazing destination to visit.

Tourist Attractions In Kalimpong
Army Golf Club:
Located in the hills of Kalimpong, this 18 hole golf course is meant for Indian Army. Providing excellent photogenic scenic views, it’s very famous among the visitors who visit Kalimpong. The well maintained surroundings and the green lushed land make it look very attractive. Moreover one can also admire the view Durpin Monastery and captured it in a camera from different angles.

Durpin Dara Hill:
if you visit Kalimpong and missed out with this marvel, you did missed out a big thing, as no trip to Kalimpong would be accomplished without a visit to the famous Durpin Dara Hill. It is the highest point in the region, lying at an altitude of 1402 m. The energizing breeze and the magnificent appearance that surrounds you is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience.

Gompa Romp:
Being the oldest Bhutanese Monastery of India, established in 1692. its original structure was destroyed in the war, before British invaded India. For now it’s just a tourist attraction, it have prayer room that is decorated with wall arts, it contains the Kanguyar, in 108 volumes, personally brought by the Dalai Lama. Moreover one can have excellent view of snow covered region around.

Crockety:
Being one among the many bungalows constructed during British reign, it’s completely unique from others. With intense architectural design and the stunning view around, this medieval pleasing house stands in Kalimpong reminding of British period. It attracts many tourists due to its imposing looks and beauty.

Ringking Farm:
Dominating the area around, this farm bungalow was too constructed during British rule in India. It offers an ideal holiday resort for tourists and visitors who want to be close to nature in the foothills of Himalayas. The bungalow is an example of western architecture practiced during that time. It offers a perfect spot for trekking, thus, it attracts loads of adventure freaks and tourists. Trust us, you might get a uncommon opportunity of blending and living with the hill tribes in this farmhouse and surroundings.

Popular Excursions From Kalimpong
Lava:
Lying 34 km from Kalimpong surrounded by rich pine woods, Lava, is an old pretty village. It is the starting for trekking route to Neora National park, thus it makes itself very famous among the tourists and adventure seekers. Moreover it offer such landscape with supreme luster of nature that can never be captured in words. Covered by conifer woods, and bird singing under pleasant weather condition makes it one sure place to visit during the trip to Kalimpong.

Neora National Park:
Around 50 km from Kalimpong, lies this popular wildlife reserve conserving variety of fauna and flora.

And believe us, it’s one of its unique kind. One has to start trekking from Lava in order to go into the wild. From leopard to red-panda to musk deer to different species of bear, snakes and other animals, it is a must visit destination for an adventurous wildlife freak.

Samthar Plateau:
34 km from main center of Kalimpong, lies this beautiful, privy and easily accessible plateau which is a entryway to cultural villages of local tribes in Kalimpong. Located at a height of 1400 m it is regarded as the best spot around for viewing the enchanting sceneries of wide region and hills covered with snow in the Himalayas.

Darjeeling:
56 km away from Kalimpong is Darjeeling, the old Victorian town, the Queen of hill stations, it lies at an altitude of 2,200 m. Popular for its rich tea gardens and Toy train, it drives the tourists crazy. With such immense beauty of the nature, it is one place that generates regular tourism on high scale. In other words if you are visiting Kalimpong, you can’t miss on visiting Darjeeling.

Samco Ropeway:
located on Silliguri to Gangtok road, at a place known locally as 27th Mile, it’s definitely not for vertigo sufferers or heart patients, the idea of hanging from a piece of wire 30m above the water is a risky task. And for adventure freaks, you couldn’t ask for anything better.

Travel Information Of Kalimpong
Nearest Airport: The nearest airport from Kalimpong is Bagdogra (70 km), which is connected to cities like Kolkata and Delhi through regular flights.

Nearest Railway Station: The nearest Rail head from Kalimpong is New Jalpaiguri (70 km), which connects to most of the main destinations of India.

Reaching By Road: Good road network connects Siliguri, the getaway to Kalimpong to many important cities of India.

Important Facts About Kalimpong