"The Ridge of Teesta River"

Kalimpong is a beautiful city and municipality of West Bengal which is located at an altitude of 1250 metres above sea level. Kalimpong is famous for eye-catching flower forest and mesmerizing green hills. The contribution of tourism in the economy of Kalimpong is huge, with the availability of many splendid destinations along with the sounds of the river, Kalimpong opens the arm for all the travellers. Kalimpong is covered by Nepali community people and Bhutia, Tamangs, Subba, Bahuns, Yolmos, Limbus, Magars, Newars and Rais are the most common and major ethnic groups of Kalimpong. All the Nepali and Hindu related festivals are celebrated by the people of Kalimpong.

Attractions of Kalimpong

Durpin Dara Hill

Durpin Dara Hill comes up as the foremost destination which cannot be missed while visiting Kalimpong. This hill is just a perfect spot to get the view of the snow-clad mountain and enjoy the serenity at its best. Durpin Dara also gives the amazing view of the Kalimpong city along with the flow of Teesta river. This place is a purely natural paradise from where the real green hill beauty of Kalimpong can be witnessed. Durpin Dara is located at the south-west of the town at an altitude of 1372 metres above sea level.

Deola Hill

Deola hill is another famous landscape viewing spot of Kalimpong which is located at an altitude of 5590 feet above sea level. It is one of the two hills that the town of Kalimpong stands between. It is the highest point of Kalimpong where the visitors enjoy photography and fascinating panoramic view of the green hills while the cold wind bustles the hair. The excitement reaches to a whole new level at Deola hill and on a clear day, the snow-capped mountains of West Sikkim are also visible from here.

Morgan House

Morgan House is a famous mansion built by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan in the 1930s. This mansion is built with the brilliance of colonial architectural design and the views that can be seen from this area is truly sensational. This gorgeous mansion area becomes more interesting to the visitors as with the rumors of being haunted. Morgan house is located right at the lap of the nature of Kalimpong and the green gardens, the sight of the far hills and mountains is just mesmerizing to watch from the area near Morgan House.

Jang Dong Palriffo Brang Gompa

Jang Dog Palriffo Brang Gompa is one of the oldest holy Buddhist monasteries in Kalimpong which is famously known as the Durpin monastery. This famous monastery was consecrated by Dalai Lama in 1976 and the historical wall paintings and sacred Kunguyar are the special features of the monastery. The calmness and the refreshment personify the surreal speciality of this holy site that enlightens the heart of the visitors with immense peace.

Pine View Nursery

Pine View Nursery is a cactus nursery on Atisha Road in Kalimpong, West Bengal. It is one of the popular nurseries and one of the stoppage points in a standard Kalimpong local sightseeing tour.What will surely catch your attention are 1500 species of cacti spread over 2 acres of land and the natural beauty all around the nursery. Just make sure not to get too close to the thorns and you will be good to go.