Kalimpong

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A Gateway Which Was One Used By The Traders Of, Tibet Which Is Now An Autonomous Region Of, China To Transport Goods. Kalimpong Is Bestowed Upon The Durpin Hill Housing Rare Tibetan Buddhist Scriptures. Blessed With Salubrious Weather. Featuring Exquisitely Carved And Preserved Thongsa Monastery; Morgan House; And Enthralling Orchid Flowers Nurseries To Name A Few. Kalimpong Is Flourishing Under The Shadow Of Humongous Snow-Crowned Mountain Peak Of “Mount Kanchenjunga,” Which Is The Third Highest Mountain In The World. Formerly Known As “Dalingkot,” Kalimpong Was Once Ruled By The Kingdoms Of Bhutan And Sikkim And The East India Company. Guarded By The Valiant Warriors Of The Indian Army. Home Of Intricately Designed, Planned, Constructed And, Preserved Colonial-Era Architecture. Kalimpong Is Located In The Kalimpong District Of West Bengal Of India. Navigated And Traversed By The Streams Of Mighty Teesta River. Perched Upon The Foothills Of The Great Himalayas. This Charismatic Town Is Known For Offering Spellbinding Views Overlooking The Stunning Landscapes Of The Majestic Valley. And Is Carpeted By The Blanket Of White Snow In The Winter Season.

Interesting Facts About Kalimpong:

1. It’s Known For Educational Institutions Many Of Which Were, Built During The British Colonial Period.
2. It Has One Of The Largest Collections Of Exotic Cacti In Asia.
3. Orchids Grown In Kalimpong Are Exported All Across The World.
4. It’s A Major Ginger Growing Region Of India.

How To Reach Kalimpong?

By Air: Bagdogra International Airport Is The Nearest Major Domestic And International Airport.
By Road: Is At A Distance Of Approx. 70 KMs From Gangtok And Approx. 650 KMs From Kolkata.
By Train: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station Is The Nearest Major Railway Station.