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About Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a small hill
station between Siliguri and Gangtok and nestled in the Shiwalik Hills. Kalimpong is ethnically similar to Darjeeling. Kalimpong, Once the headquarters of a Bhutanese Governor, bears a name of historic significance. Many monasteries and churches throng the city. The bustling bazaars, traditional handicrafts, rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, orchids and nurseries have made Kalimpong a tourist destination. To add to the tourist attractions, Kalimpong enjoys a temperate climate. To cater to the needs and comfort of the tourists, there are many hotels in kalimpong .Being located in the border regions, Kalimpong used to be the hub of trade of India with Tibet.
Kalimpong is also an educational center. Students from all over North East India, West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh come to Kalimpong.
Tourist Attractions at Kalimpong
Kalimpong is replete gompas or monasteries:
The Tharpa Choeling Gompa
The Tongsa Gompa
Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa.
Thongsha Gumpha
Pedong Monastery
Travelers can visit some important nurseries across the town and look at their collection of flowers, orchids and cacti.
Other places to visit in Kalimpong include:
The Sericulture Research Institute
Dr Graham's Home and the adjoining chapel
the Nature Interpretation Center
Lava (32kms), a small village is another picturesque place
Shri Mangal Dham
Durpin Dara
Gauripur House (Now Co-operative Training Institute)
Kalibari
Mangaldham
The village of Kaffer
Teesta Bazaar, located 16 km from Kalimpong, is an important place for whitewater rafting.
Accommodation in Kalimpong
Choose from the many hotels in Kalimpong and get the best of the facilities at your feet. The well-furnished rooms provide with all the basic amenities suiting the needs and comfort of the travelers. Besides the star categorized accommodation, there is a range of luxury and budget hotels in Kalimpong. Take your pick!
Hotel Silver Oaks
Kalimpong Park Hotel
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