Northern West Bengal is famous for its natural splendour, imprinted with mountain peaks, hill stations, river streams, waterfalls, valleys, lakes, et al. Distinctive cuisine, vibrant festivals, and lovely natives make the region more fascinating. This blog shares insights into the beauty of Kalimpong, an east Indian hill station.
It's a great idea to plan a holiday in this incredibly lovely hill town, settled at a height of 1250 m., and some 53 km to the east of Darjeeling. If you look for the best homestay in Kalimpong, you have a wide range of choices to pick one. The region is endowed with a soul-satisfying mountainous landscape and receives a huge tourist attention.
Involving mild, comfortable alpine weather throughout the year, Kalimpong is ideal to approach from March to May or September-November. However, it’s wise to avoid the monsoon season. During monsoons and winter, the region gets wrapped up in fog that feels mesmerizing.
The southwestern monsoon rains that the hill station experiences and its average annual rainfall is 220 m. January is the coldest month here when the temperature varies between some 5 degrees Celsius to 16 degrees Celsius. Surrounded by a serene ambiance, the presence of iconic monasteries makes this hill station more peaceful and pleasing.
There are some churches, bustling bazaars, orchids, and nurseries across the region. It is next door to the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim and nearly 50 km from the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. Find your village homestay in Kalimpong at reasonable prices.
Here are some of the must-visit locations in Kalimpong:
- Morgan House. This is a British colonial property well maintained by the Government of West Bengal, built by English Jute baron George Morgan on a sixteen-acre estate on the hilltop of Durpindara mountain. Visit this beautiful location on your Kalimpong vacation. The cottage is some 3 km from Kalimpong bus station.
- Durpin Dara Hill. Nestled in the southwest part of Kalimpong, Durpin Dara Hill is a famous destination in the Kalimpong district, offering panoramic mountain vistas at an elevation of 4501 ft. This tourist attraction is nearly 3 km from Kalimpong town and about 5 km from Kalimpong bus station.
- Deolo Hill. Located at a height of 1704 m., Deolo Hill is the highest point of Kalimpong. The area of Kalimpong stands between Deolo and Durpin, offering a mind-stirring landscape of the hilly region. From the Kalimpong bus station, it takes around 10 km to reach Delo, situated on the northeast side of the town. You might book a quality homestay in Kalimpong near Delo.
Enjoy your visit to Delop Park, Deolo View Point, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Thongsa Gompa, Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Pine View Nursery, Dr. Graham’s Home, Pratima Devi Tagore House, Lava and Lolegaon and make your venture absolutely satisfying.