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Kalimpong

Kalimpong (Nepali: कालिम्पोङ Kālimpoṅ, Bengali: কালিম্পং Kālimpaṁ) is a hill station in the Darjeeling Hills‎ of West Bengal. It has less to see than Darjeeling but is, in comparison, quiet and pleasant to walk around and explore. The town has a number of interesting colonial-era buildings scattered around the town. The climate is ideal for growing a range of plants, particularly flowers and the area has many nurseries. The town is between two hills: Deolo and Durpin Dara, both of which provide views of Mt Kangchenjunga on a clear morning. Deolo provides the most sweeping panoramic views and also has a guesthouse, while Durpin Dara has the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery.

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Kalimpong is accessible mainly by terrain vehicle, due to the winding mountain roads. There is frequent transportation to and from nearby cities such as Darjeeling and Gangtok (Deorali Bus Stand), where one can book a 3½-hour ride by shared terrain vehicle for ₹130. Booking is not required ahead of time but is advisable if it is urgent. Regular buses (every 20 minutes until 4PM) provide direct access to and from the Siliguri (Tenzing Norgay Bus Station) for ₹110 - ₹130 for the two and a hour-hour journey. Shared taxis - around ₹300, Private taxis - around ₹3,000. Buses and taxis also travel from New Jalpaiguri Station, with an additional cost of around ₹20-₹30. The nearest airport from Kalimpong is Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri. Taxis ply the route between the airport and Kalimpong - around ₹3,000.

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Getting Around

27°3′36″N 88°28′12″EMap of Kalimpong Kalimpong is a small and walkable city. The main form of transportation within Kalimpong is taxi and auto-rickshaw. The main bus stand is close to Damber Chowk.

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Top Attractions

18.96679172.8014721 Kalimpong Art Gallery.  27.0632888.4701142 Lepcha Museum.  27.06184988.4662563 Nature Interpretation Centre (Forest Museum).  27.08756888.5080694 Kalimpong Science Centre.  Sericulture Research Institute.  Tashi Takgye (Colour House), 10th Mile, Rishi Road (Near Power Station), ☏ +91 9434007076.  27.0724288.476855 Mangal Dham, Reply Road. A tribute to Guru Mangaldasji, whose samadhi lies in the ground floor of the dham. 

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Things to do

Kalimpong is beginning to form a small hiking industry – look around for flyers in hotels for local tour operators. 27.0467888.462791 Army Golf Course (27 Div Golf Course).  Buddha Pada (Japanese temple), 12th Mile, ☏ +91 89272 43259, nalandakalimpong@gmail.com. An institute built in the Japanese minimalist style. Conducts workshops and classes in meditation, classical Indian dance, cinema, and other wisdom-based art forms. Accommodation available. Cafe and dining hall. (updated Dec 2022) 27.0606788.46732 Children Park.  Paragliding. Delo Hill. ₹3,000 for short flight, ₹5000 for long flight. ₹500 extra for GoPro video. (as of December 2023). Open: 11AM. 27.079688.43083 Triveni Camping (Triveni Siliguri), Teesta Bazar, ☏ +917001608599, trivenicamping@gmail.com. 9AM - 8PM. A confluence of two rivers, the river Rangeet with its deep green and crystal clear water, meets with the forceful mountain stream Teesta at a point called Teesta Triveni. ₹1500 per person per night. (updated Jan 2023)

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