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Kalimpong is a hilly area is located in the Shiwalik Hills of West Bengal. Nowadays, Kalimpong has developed into a significant tourist spot for its pleasant weather. Kalimpong is also renowned for its floral bazaar, particularly the extensive collection of orchids. Here also many Buddhist monasteries with unusual Buddhist scriptures.Nestle in the abundant green average ranges

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of the Himalayas, this hill station of "the Raj", has a barely credible stunning environment of lofty snow capped peaks. This striking town of good-looking people, mystic and enthralling, with a rare racial combine of hill populace, has a custom of warmth from the existence of the mule caravan of old.

Kalimpong – means king’s minister’s strong grasp – a Bhutanese expression. It is also called Kalimpong in constrained vernacular implication "black spur". It is said that these limited tribesmen used to organize field games even as not engaged in immature pursue – consequently the given name.
Located at an elevation of 1250 metres, it enjoys modest temperature all through the year. Somewhat confidential and tucked away in the curvature underneath large Darjeeling umbrella, Kalimpong proffers a relaxing holiday.

It was lined by Bhutan for 155 years, and was take possession of by the British only in 1865, subsequent to which it prosper as a centre of wool deal with Tibet. Here Buddhism massages bear with Hinduism and Christianity. Gumpas, remarkable churches, temples, monks and missionaries coexist in a cheery evolution. Kalimpong is not just an added hill town. This distant town, with its scenic neighboring areas is an absolute travel route, where a compound "Town and Countryside" local holiday can be enjoyed.

Access

Air
Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (80 kms) 3 hours drive. Bagdogra is presently connected to New Delhi, Guwahati and Calcutta, by Indian Airlines and Jet Airways.

Rail
The nearest railheads are Siliguri 66 kms (metre gauge) and New Jalpaiguri 80 kms (Broad gauge), which connect you to all parts of India. 2 1/2 hours drive. By Road: 66 kms from Siliguri, 79 kms

from Gangtok, 51 kms from Darjeeling. All reachable under 3 hours. Connections to Bhutan and Nepal.From New Jalpaiguri, Bagdogra, Siliguri, Darjeeling and Gangtok, taxis, share taxis and busses are available at regular intervals.Visitors can spend 3 to 4 days based in Kalimpong.