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KALIMPONG TOURISM

A part of Bhutan until it was wrested by colonial British and joined to the Indian Territory, the hill station of Kalimpong boasts of ancient Buddhist monasteries, quaint old churches and popular temples. Situated on the lower ranges of the Himalayas, Kalimpong offers panoramic vistas of the Teesta Rangit Valley in Sikkim.

Kalimpong is situated on the northern edge of West Bengal in East India and is about 53 km from the hill station of Darjeeling. The town was added to the district of Darjeeling in 1866. In 1866–1867 an Anglo-Bhutanese commission demarcated the common boundaries between the two, thereby giving shape to the Kalimpong subdivision and the Darjeeling district.

Kalimpong landscape

Kalimpong landscape

Its proximity to Nathu La and Jelep La, offshoots of the ancient Silk Road, was an added advantage and it soon became an important trading outpost in the trade of fur, wool and food grains between India and Tibet. The increase in commerce attracted large numbers of migrants from Nepal, leading to an increase in population and economic prosperity.

Following the Indian independence in 1947, the hill station became a part of West Bengal. Kalimpong used to be a gateway in the trade between Tibet and India prior to China’s annexation of Tibet and the Sino-Indian War. The Indian Army’s 27 Mountain Division is located on the outskirts of the town. ALSO SEE Top 15 hill stations in India that’ll remind you of your summer vacations

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KALIMPONG

Advance booking helps ensure a smooth stay. Basic accommodation starts at Rs 200 and goes up to Rs 400 depending on the hotel and services availed. Mid-range rooms are available for Rs 900 and above. There are no luxury hotels in Kalimpong.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KALIMPONG

There are a large number of restaurants which offer a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from Indian to Continental. Tea is the most popular beverage in the town, procured from the famed Darjeeling tea gardens.

The best place for Chinese food is China Garden, tucked in near the main bus stop. Hit the place before 8 pm because this city shuts down early. For the best momos, hit Gompu’s; you can also get a inexpensive lunch or dinner at this place. Kalimpong produces the only aged cheese made in India. It has the texture of a hard European cheese and has a mild almost Parmesan-like flavor.

BEST TIME TO VISIT KALIMPONG

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kalimpong is as given below. The best time to visit Kalimpong is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January324
February324
MarchBest time1937
AprilBest time1937
MayBest time1937
June1937
July1937
AugustBest time1937
SeptemberBest time1937
OctoberBest time1937
NovemberBest time324
December324

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Teesta Bazaar

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The Kalimpong Science Centre

 Established under the DGHC (Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) in 2008 is a recent tourist attraction.…

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  • Registered Homestays in West Bengal to Get Rs 1.5 Lakh Incentive Each From State Government

    State tourism minister Goutam Dev said the incentive is to ensure that homestay owners adhere to the norms laid down by the state government.

    PTI February 13, 2020, 6:30 pm IST

  • Kalimpong is One of The Least Populated Hill Stations of West Bengal

    Kalimpong is One of The Least Populated Hill Stations of West Bengal

    Charu Chowdhary November 19, 2018, 8:41 pm IST

  • Steps to stop selling tobacco near schools in Kalimpong

    Kalimpong (WB), Feb 11 (PTI) The Kalimpong district administration is taking steps that no tobacco product is sold within one hundred metres of any school.The…

    PTI Feeds February 11, 2018, 10:51 am IST

  • Three Tigers Spotted in Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal

    Neora Valley is home to the only virgin forest in West Bengal, and spotting tigers here is a huge deal.

    January 14, 2018, 2:51 am IST

  • GJM councillor dies

    Kolkata , Oct 25 (PTI) Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) councillor Barun Bhujel, who was arrested in June died at the state-run SSKM hospital here today."Bhujel…

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  • WB BJP chief faces protest in hills; claims he brokered peace

    Kalimpong (WB), Oct 4 (PTI) West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh today faced protests by supporters of expelled GJM leader Binay Tamang, who demanded that…

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