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4 Nights / 5 Days
Darjeeling & Kalimpong
Darjeeling Honeymoon
A slower, quieter version of the hills - fewer stops, longer mornings, and two nights in Kalimpong.
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Kalimpong District, West Bengal
Kalimpong
Flower nurseries, hilltop monasteries and a slower pace
Around 1,250 m / 4,100 ft
Kalimpong District, West Bengal
Overview
About Kalimpong
Kalimpong is lower and warmer than Darjeeling, and noticeably calmer. It grew as a trading post on the old route to Tibet, and that history is still visible in its monasteries, churches and school campuses.
It works best as a two-night stop between Darjeeling and Gangtok, or as a relaxed base for travellers who prefer viewpoints and gardens to a packed sightseeing list.
Top attractions
01
Deolo Hill
The highest point in town, with a landscaped park and views over the Teesta and Relli valleys.
02
Durpin Monastery
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, on Durpin Dara ridge, with wall paintings and a wide viewing terrace.
03
Flower nurseries
Kalimpong is known for orchids, cacti and gladioli grown commercially around the town.
04
Dr. Graham's Homes
A hillside campus founded in 1900, notable for its chapel and setting.
05
Teesta & Rangeet confluence
The meeting of the two rivers on the road down towards the valley.
Best time to visit
March to May
Warm and green, with the nurseries at their best.
October to December
Clear air and comfortable daytime temperatures.
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How to reach Kalimpong
- Roughly 75 km from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Bagdogra (IXB).
- About two to three hours from Darjeeling and about three hours from Gangtok.
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