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Introduction
Fifty-one km east of Darjeeling and at an altitude of 1250 metres lies Kalimpong, the formerheadquarters of the Bhutanese Governor. It is situated amidst gently rolling "hills of Deolo and Durbindra", at the foot of the mighty Himalayas.
The journey from, Darjeeling to Kalimpong takes you through rich forests and rolling tea gardens. It affords some of the finest views of the valley, which is the confluence of the Rangeet & Teesta rivers and the mighty Himalayan range.
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General Information
Altitude
1250 meters
Temperature
Mean Mean
Max Min
Summer
17.0 C 10.0 C
Winter
7.0 C 2.0 C
Clothing
Summer
Light Woollens
Winter
Heavy Woollens
STD Code
03552
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How To Get There
Air
Nearest airport, Bagdogra (79 km).
Rail
Railway stations are New Jalpaiguri (75 km) & Siliguri (69 km).
Road
Good road connection to Siliguri which in turn is linked with major cities of India.
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Tourist Facilities
Taxies / jeeps
Available
Other Transport
Ponies
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Where To Stay
Hotels (Government Approved)
Budget
Kalimpong Park Hotel
Rinkingpong Road
Telephone : 55304
Fax : 55982
E-mail : parkotel@dte.vsnl.net.in
Website : www.thrai.com
Other Accommodation
Kalimpong Tourist Lodge (WBTDC)
Morgan House
Telephone : 55384
For further details, contact your nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office or State Tourist Office
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What To See
Dr. Graham's Home
3 km A school was established here by Dr. John Anderson Graham in 1900 for destitute children of European descent.
Durpin Dara
A vantage point in Kalimpong, which provides a breath-taking view of snow - clad peaks and the entire range of mountains of the Kanchenjunga.
Flower Nurseries
With its ideal climate, Kalimpong is famous for its nurseries, which house an incredible variety of flowers. Among the most important nurseries are Sri Ganesh Moni Pradhan Nursery, Standard Nursery, Shri L B Pradhan Nursery, Twin Brother Nursery and Flowerwood Nursery.
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Guripur House
2 km. On way to Durpin Dara. It was a favorite resort of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. While residing in this house, the poet composed many famous poems.
Swiss Welfare Dairy
4 km. Just above Central Sericulture Station, the Swiss Welfare Dairy is a small co-operative dairy.
Tibetan Monastery
The Tharpa Choaling Monastery at Tirpal Hill, en route to Dr. Graham's home, belongs to the Yellow - hat sect of lamas to which the present Dalai Lama belongs.
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At A Distance
Lava
32 km. Situated at an altitude of 2194 metres, it commands a panoramic view of jelep La and Rechi La passes.
Lolay Gaon
56 km. Nestling at an altitude of 1676 metres, Lolay Gaon offers a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga.
Rissium
20 km. With an altitude of 1954 metres, this place provides a glorious view of the mountains. A beautiful picnic spot.
Takdah Orchid Centre
44 km. About 110 varieties of orchids are offered for sale.
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Entertainment
Cinemas
Novelty, Kanchan Foreign films are also screened.
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Where And What To Buy
The most interesting shopping is that of ginger (fresh), honey, Tibetan noodles, jewellery, artefacts, paintings, etc.. These can be bought from: Raja Dorji Market, 10th Mile Bazar
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Festivals
Lepcha/Bhutia New Year's Day: January
Celebrated in the first week of January during Makar Sankranti when colourful fairs are held along the Teesta River.
Tibetan New Year's Day: February
Colourful folk-dances are held at the monasteries and at the main market places on this day.
Durga Puja/Dussehra: September/ October
Goddess Durga is worshipped and her images are immersed in the river after taking them in colourful processions.
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Places Of Worship
Buddhist
Tharpa Choaling Monastery
Christian
Roman Catholic Church, Church of Scotland
Hindu
Kali Temple, Pranami Temple, Shiva Temple
Muslim
Mosque, Below Gomphu Restaurant
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Where To Eat
Restaurants
Aroma, Blues, Druke, Glory, Narayandass Sweet Bhandar, Society, Gomphu, Lee, Park, Mandarin
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Banks / Money Changers
Bank of India
Telephone : 55256
State Bank of India
Telephone : 55310
Union Bank of India
Telephone : 55246
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Hospital / Nursing Home
Sub Divisional Hospital
Telephone : 55245
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Post And Telegraph Office
Near Police Station
Telephone : 55242
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Tourist Information Centre
Tourist Bureau
Government of West Bengal
1 Nehru Road
Darjeeling
Telephone : 54050
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