Kalimpong India

Kalimpong

District of India

Kalimpong district is a district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Kalimpong district is bounded by Pakyong district of Sikkim in the north, Bhutan in the east, Darjeeling district in the west, and Jalpaiguri district in the south.

How to reach Kalimpong

By Air: The nearest airport from Kalimpong is Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri.
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From Shiliguri, there are available bus or jeep goes direct to Kalimpong. Fare Rs.100. From Darjeeling shared jeeps are available.

Hotels in Kalimpong

There are many hotels in Kalimpong.
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Tourist Places in Kalimpong

Day-1
If you want to visit these day-1 places then you have to get off from your jeep or bus at 7th Mile View point, which is about 4 km before from Kalimpong Bus Station. So inform your driver or bus supervisor to drop you at this place.

There are many hotels on the main road at 7th Mile, View Point. Such as Sherpa’s Homestay, Kadambari Homestay, Breathing Stone, Jubilee Villa, Birdview Homestay, Holumba Haven. According to your price you can stay at any one of these hotels.
If you don’t want to take hotel then you can visit the places and then go to bus stand.

7th Mile, View Point

View Point

The beautiful views of the picturesque Teesta Rangeet Valley and as well as Kanchenjunga.

7th Mile Park

Park

It’s a simple park near 7th Mile, View Point.

B. N. Pradhan Nursery

Nursery

It was established in 1976. At that time it was named Twin Bro. Nursery and renamed B.N. Pradhan Nursery in 1992.

St. Joseph’s Convent

School

St. Joseph’s Convent High School is an English medium Catholic Institution. It was established in 1926.

St. Theresa Catholic Church

Church

Kali Mandir

Hindu Temple

Pine View Nursery

Nursery

Huge collection of various types of cactus plants on display.


Day-2

Zang Dhok Palri Phodang

Buddhist Monastery

It is also known as "Durpin Monastery". It was consecrated in 1976 by Dalai Lama.
How to go: It is located at the top of Durpin Hill.

Circuit House

How to go: It is located close to Golf club and Morgan Lodge.

Golf Club

How to go: It is located close to circuit house and Morgan Lodge.

Morgan House

Lodge

It is a mansion of British colonial architecture built in the 1930s.
Room Rent: Double Bed- Rs.1800, Standard Double – Rs.2100, Deluxe Double – Rs.3500, Cottage – Rs.2400.

Rishi Bankim Chandra Park

Natural Park

How to go: 1.62 km from Morgan House towards Kalimpong bus stand near Kalimpong Degree College.

Forest Museum

Museum

How to go: 250 meters walking distance from Rishi Bankim Park towards Kalimpong bus stand.

Popular Plant and Bulb Nursery

Nursery

It was established in 1972. There are different types of plants and pine, conifers, dormant flower bulbs for cut- flowers, garden bulbous plants, cactus plants, orchids etc.
How to go: It is at House No. 4, East Main Road.

Shanti kunj Nursery

How to go: It is situated at Dr BL Dixit Rd, Near Bong Post Office, Barbot.

Flowerwood Nursery

Nursery

How to go: It is situated at Dr. BL Dixit Road near Shanti kunj Nursery.

Shri Hanuman Park, Hanuman Temple

Hindu Temple

Lepcha Museum

Museum

The rich art and culture of the Lepchas you can see in this museum.
How to go: It is located at H.L Dixit Rd, Kalimpong Khasmahal, Kalimpong.

Elgin Silver Oaks

Hotels

Nice Resort with Free Breakfast and Restaurant.


Day-3

Deolo Lodge

Hotel and Park

Nice view of mountain from this place.
Room Rent: Standard Double: 2499 RS, Deluxe Double: 2975 RS, Super Deluxe: 4165, Extra Bed: 300.
Entry Fee: Local Rs.20 and Foreigner Rs.50.
How to go: It is located at the top of Deolo Hill. You can go by hire Jeep. Or you can go from near bus stand by shared jeep. Fare 30 Taka per person. They will take you a point. From there walk a little up on hill to Deolo Hill.

Science Center

Technological Park

Science Center has been established in 2008.

Lord Buddha Statue

Statue

How to go: About 1.17 km from Science center.

Honuman Mandir

Hindu Temple

About 30 feeet Honuman statue.
How to go: Walking distance from Honuman temple.

Dr. Graham’s Homes

Historic Architecture

In early 1900, Dr. John Anderson Graham’s dream was to help poor European and Eurasian children live a life of dignity and to give them the opportunity to make a decent life for themselves. So he leased 100 acres of land from the Government on the slopes of the Deolo Hills.
On 24th September 1900, Graham founded St. Andrew’s Colonial Homes. A rented building, Kiernander Cottage was leased for the Homes and started with 6 childrens.
Woodburn Cottage was opened on 4th November 1901 and was designed for 26 children and three staff members. Elliot Cottage also opened on 4th November 1902. Bourdillon School was inaugurated on 18th December 1902. Calcutta Cottage was opened on 30th April 1903.
On 24th September 1925, the Katherine Graham Memorial Chapel was built.
Dr. Graham passed away on 15th May 1942.

Inside the premises you can visit many places. Such as Wiston Cottage, Willingdon Hostel, Grant Cottage, Scottish-Canadian Hostel, Laidlaw Cottage, Assam Cottage, Katherine Graham Memorial Chapel, Jarvie Hall, Dr. Grahams Homes Cemetery, Grey Dove Home Stay, Rolandshay Park.

Kalimpong Sakya Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

Bhutan House

Historical House

Bhutan House was built in 1912. It belongs to the prominent Dorji family of Bhutan.

Geden Tharpa Choling Monastery

Buddhist Monastery

Tripal Hawa Ghar

Landmark

Shikher Guest House

Hotel

Tongsa Gumpa

Buddhist Temple

Mangal Dham Pranami Mandir

Hindu Temple

Macfarlane Memorial Church

Church


Day-4: Lava

Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery

Buddhist Temple

Rishyap

Village

From Lava, there is an uphill motorable road of 11 km and also a trekking trail of 4 km leading to Rishyap.

Shiva Buddha Temple

Hindu Temple

You have to climb up the red staircase and you will see Lord Shiva and Buddha together.


Day-5: Lava

Tiffin Dara Viewpoint

Mountain View Point

Watching sunrise & sunset from this point
How to go: About 1.5 km of uphill trek from the base of Rishyap. It takes about 40 to 45 minutes trek to the top.

Neora Valley National Park

Park

It was established in 1986. Total area of the park is 159.89 Square Km. Need a permit to enter the park. The permit is available at the forest range office at Lava and also at Samsing.
Best time to visit: October to April.

Changey falls

Waterfall

Inside Neora Valley National Park. You will need to walk up a steep uphill trail for about 20 minutes to get to the waterfall near the village Kolakham.


Day-6: Lolegaon
1 hour drive from Lava.

Jhandi Dara Viewpoint

Sunrise and Sunset View Point

Canopy Walk

Hanging Bridge

It’s a 180-meters long hanging wooden tree-top bridge that goes through the dense jungle.


Back to Lava and from Lava, go back to Shiliguri


For your round trip tour in and near West Bengal, your next destination will be Siliguri. So click here to go back to Siliguri.

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Gangtok

Darjeeling




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