Communication:

Kalimpong is connected to all the major cities of India by Air, Rail and Road.

GETTING THERE:

Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is 80 kms from Kalimpong.

Rail: The nearest railway stations are Siliguri Junction & New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.

Road: Kalimpong is connected to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road through buses, jeeps and              private taxis.

Places of Interest:

DR. GRAHAM’S HOMES
A unique educational institution, started in 1900 by Dr. John Anderson Graham, a Missionary, with six orphans, the school, situated in a 500 acre estate on the slopes of Kalimpong’s highest hill, Dealo, has today a strength of well over 700 boys and girls who are accommodated in small cottages in a picturesque set-up. It has its own diary, poultry and bakery and every year in the month of May the school organises"MAYFAIR". A day’s visit there can be enthralling.

DURPIN DARA
It is the highest point in Kalimpong accessible by car. It offers a breath-taking view of the plains and the mighty Teesta.

GAURIPUR HOUSE
(Now Co-operative Training Institute)

Situated about 2 km from the town centre on the way to Durpin Dara, Gauripur House was one of the favourite haunts of Poet Rabindranath Tagore. He stayed there on his many visits to Kalimpong.

KALIMPONG MARKET
Your visit to Kalimpong won’t be complete unless you spend several hours or better still, several days at the two Kalimpong bazaars, one on the Main Road, the other near the 10 th mile. It is a unique experience to see villagers turning up in their local costume at the bazaars on weekly market days to sell their farm products.

KALIBARI
Kalibari is about 2 km from town Huge statue of Goddess Kali, the main deity of this temple.

7th MILE VIEW POINT
3 km from the town on the way to Teesta Bazar. A panoramic view of Teesta Rangeet Valley can be seen from here.

FLOWER NURSERIES
Kalimpong is famous for its nurseries which export exotic flowers like Amaryllis Lilies, Anthuriums, Roses, Gerbera, dahlias, gladiolas as well as Orchids and Cacti. Some important nurseries are: Brindaban Garden Nursery, Ganesh Mani Pradhan Nursery, L.B. Pradhan Nursery, Pinewood Nursery, Standard Nursery, Shangrila Garden Nursery, Twin Brothers Nursery, Universal Nursery and others.

THONGSHA GUMPHA
1 km from town. Situated at 10 th mile, this monastery of Bhutanese origin is built in the year 1630 and it is the oldest monastery in this region.

THARPA CHOLING MONASTERY
It is situated at Tirpai Hill and built around 1937 belongs to Gelupka Sect to which the present Dalai Lama belongs.

MANGALDHAM
This recently constructed place of worship is a marvellous piece of architecture.

ZONG DOG PALRI FO-BRANG MONASTERY
This is a fairly new monastery located in Durpin Dara. One can get a panoramic view of the town and surrounding from this monastery.

PEDONG MONASTERY
26 km from Kalimpong and was established in 1837.

EXCURSION & PICNIC SPOTS

Rissisum:
20 km form Kalimpong enroute Lava and situated at an altitude of 6410 ft. glorious view of the mountains can be obtained from this point and a beautiful picnic spot.

Lava:
32 km from Kalimpong and situated at an altitude of 7200 ft. Commands panoramic view of Jelep La and Rechi La passes.

Lolay Gaon/Kaffer:
56 km from Kalimpong and situated at an altitude of 5500 ft. Panoramic view of Kanchenjunga can be obtained from this point. Fabulous view of sunrise over Kanchenjunga can be seen from Jhandi Dara.