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Situated at a
distance of 51 kms, 75 kms and 69 kms from Darjeeling, Gangtok & Siliguri
respectively, the town has an altitude of 1250 mt. unlike the rush and the
big name like Darjeeling, Kalimpong offers a quiet and relaxed holiday
itinerary.
The Himalayan mountain peaks of Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Pandim, Sinolchu are
clearly visible from Kalimpong.
To Reach
By Air – The nearest airport is in Bagdogra which is 80 kms away from
Kalimpong. Flight for Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Patna are available from
this airport.
By Rail – two closest major railway stations are Siliguri Junction
(72 kms) and New Jalpaiguri (78 kms). These railway stations have direct
connectivity to and from Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore,
Guwahati etc.
By Road – Frequent bus and taxi service is available to and from
Siliguri, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Lava, Loleygaon etc. from Kalimpong bus stand
To See
Tharpa Choling Monastery, Zong Dog Palri Fobrang Monastery, Tongsa
Monastery, Flower Nurseries, Sericulture Research Institute, Dr. Graham’s
Homes, Golf Course, Nature Interpretation Centre, Deolo, Durpin Dara View
Point, Gouripur Bhawan, Kalimpong Arts & Crafts Centre |