Kalimpong

With a panoramic vista of the great Himalayan ranges Kalimpong offers a peaceful atmosphere, which draws the attention of those visitors who want to spend their holidays in a quiet ambience. This town is famous for its orchids and nurseries. This exotic town of mystical and charming people inherits a tradition of hospitality from the days of the mule caravans of olde.

Kalimpong is famous for many educational institutions that draw the attention of students from all over North East India, West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. When visit at Kalimpong, you can enjoy the delights of Kalimpong town, walking and trekking , forest and flora exploration, bird and butterfly watching, Buddhist tours and meditation, River Rafting, Mountain Biking, and nature and Culture tours.

Kalimpong offers its visitors numerous attractions, which includes three Buddhist monasteries, magnificent churches, an admirable private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan language and culture, a sericulture centre and a spectacular vista of the surrounding landscape. Kalimpong has various beautiful golf courses and including them one is situated near the Durpin Dara Monastery and another one is Senchal, situated near Darjeeling.
There are a number of interesting places located in and around Kalimpong, some of them are listed below:

  -  Tharpa Choeling Gompa
  -  Tongsa Gompa, or Bhutanese Monastery
  -  Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa
  -  Flower Nurseries
  -  Shri Mangal Dham
  -  Sericulture Research Institute
  -  Dr. Graham’s Home
  -  Nature Interpretation Centre

Fairs and Festivals celebrated at Kalimpong
In the month of October, an annual flower festival is organized in Kalimpong.

Shopping at Kalimpong
From the shops and markets of in and around Kalimpong, you can bought woodcarvings, embroidered items, bags and purses with tapestry work, copperware, scrolls, Tibetan jewelry and artifacts. The markets are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you can find different kind of souvenir and traditional handicrafts.

Best Time to Visit at Kalimpong:
The best time to visit Kalimpong is during summer specially April to June.

How to get to Kalimpong:
Kalimpong is well connected with all the main cities of India by Air, Rail and Road.

  -  By Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra, which is 80 kms away from Kalimpong.
  -  By Rail: The nearest railway stations from Kalimpong are Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
  -  By Road: Kalimpong is well linked to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road through buses, jeeps and private taxis.