Kalimpong City Tour Guide - West Bengal

Small town perched at an altitude of 1,250 metres, It is situated in the state of West Bengal at a distance of 50 km from Darjeeling. Till about hundred years ago, Kalimpong used to be a tiny hamlet. In 1916, the area was made into a separate subdivision with Kalimpong as the headquarters. Today Kalimpong has been developed as a popular tourist resort. Kalimpong has a very mild climate. Summers are sunny and are the best times to visit this place. The winter season lasts from September to February when the minimum temperature can drop to 7°C making the nights quite cold.



Kalimpong Facts:

• Area 8.68 sq. km
• Population 38,832
• Altitude 1,250 metres above sea level
• Languages Bengali, Nepali, Hindi and English
• STD Code 03552
• Best time to visit April–June

Tourist Attractions in Kalimpong

For lovers of natural beauty, Kalimpong is a place not to be missed. The town offers a fascinating view of the surrounding mountainous countryside. Some of the interesting spots in the town are Dr. Grahams Home, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Durpin Dara Hill and Lepcha Museum.

Tourist Attractions around Kalimpong

The spots to look out for are Rississum, Damsang Bhutanese Fort, Munsong Forest Bungalow and Chitray Falls.