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Destination Guide
Kalimpong
4.1
2-3 Days
15 Attractions
About Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a virgin hill station in West Bengal renowned for panoramic valley views, Buddhist monasteries, churches, and Tibetan handicrafts. Located 50 minutes east of Darjeeling on the foothills of the Shivalik ranges at 1,250m overlooking the Teesta Valley, it was once ruled by Bhutanese kings and served as a forward post of the Bhutanese Army till the 19th century. Dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries, centuries-old churches, and exquisite temples, Kalimpong marks Bhutanese history. The Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Monastery and Thongsa Gompa
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·3 km from city centerMorgan House
Located in the verdant greens of Kalimpong, Morgan House is a mansion built by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan in the 1930s. It is an archetypal example of colonial architecture in Kalimpong. What makes visiting this gorgeous piece of construction even better is that it is surrounded by legends of it being Haunted! It has been converted into a lodge for touris
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·1 km from city centerDurpin Dara hill
Offering the panoramic view of the town of Kalimpong, the snow-clad Himalayan ranges of West Sikkim, the Teesta river and its valleys, Durpin Dara Hill also has a golf course and the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery. There is also a famous botanical garden there.
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·1 km from city centerCactus Nursery
The Pine View Nursery is a popular cactus nursery in the vicinity of the Teesta River in Kalimpong. It is the largest collection of cacti in all of Asia. The large greenhouse comprises a variety of exotic cactus species and is often a part of most sightseeing tours here.
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·4 km from city centerDeolo Hill
Deolo Hills are located at an elevation of around 2000 m and thus, provide a great panoramic view of Kalimpong. There are also proper view points which are located at the ridge edges for the best view of the sunset and sunrise.
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·1 km from city centerMangal Dham
Mangaldham is a Hindu temple situated on Relli Road in Kalimpong, West Bengal that is built in the memory of Guruji Shri Mangal Das Ji Maharaj. Lord Krishna is the principal deity here. The temple complex is known for its embellished statues, lush gardens and the vibrant sanctuary.
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·5 km from city centerTeesta Bazar
One can shop for all kinds of commodities from this market including many handicraft items and artifacts, variety of wares from China, Tibet and Bhutan.
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·20 km from city centerHiking
Kalimpong is a good place for Hiking and you can also take help from guide. The altitude of about 1500 m in Kalimpong offers mild to medium challenges.
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·5 km from city centerKalimpong Science Centre
The Kalimpong Science Centre, which is also known as the Kalimpong Science City, is a science and technology centre situated close to Deolo Hill in Kalimpong, West Bengal. There is a science observatory and 3D movie theatre on the premises along with indoor and outdoor exhibits.
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·0 km from city centerLepcha Museum
Lepcha Museum is an initiative to preserve the culture and values of the Lepcha tribe that resides in the areas around Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. The museum has relics and objects of everyday use like articles of worship, musical instruments, handicrafts items, manuscripts etc. all used by the Lepcha people.
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·0 km from city centerNature Interpretation Centre
Linking humans to nature, this centre established and managed by forest department conducts research on the impact of human activities on the Environment. The museum contains information, pictures, photographs and books on ecology and environment.
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·2 km from city center7th Mile View Point
The 7th Mile Viewpoint is located 3km outside of Kalimpong. The viewpoint overlooks the stunning Teesta Rangeet Valley and tea plantations and is the ideal place to relax. It is known for photography and sunset views.
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·12 out of 24 places to visit in KalimpongHimalayan Handmade Paper Industry
Himalayan Handmade Paper Industry is a small scale industry cum workshop where you can visit to watch the entire process of creating paper from pulp, more so recycling it. The recycled paper is then used for block- printing the Buddhist scriptures. It is also used as notebooks for kids and handmade greeting cards.
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·2 km from city centerCrockety
Built by the British wool traders in 18th century, Crockety is a bungalow famous for its architectural design and the breathtaking surroundings. Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore broadcasted his work Janmadin on his birthday on All India Radio from behind Crockety.
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·2 km from city centerThongsa Gompa
The oldest Bhutanese Monastery established in 1692, Thongsa Gompa, is also known as Bhutanese Monastery. The monastery is a perfect place for meditation.
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·22 km from city centerNeora Valley National Park
One of the richest biological zones in the entire Northeast Neora National park spreads over an area of 88 sq km Much of the park is still inaccessible because of the luxurious growth of the forests and the park becomes an adventurous place for nature lovers/trekkers whole like to explore the untouched terrains.
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