Kalimpong
A historic hill town about 50 km east of Darjeeling by road, once a trade hub toward Tibet. Highlights include Dourenda Temple, flower nurseries and Deolo Hill viewpoint.
Kalimpong is a hill town about 50 km east of Darjeeling by road, at an elevation of about 1,250 m. Historically, it was an important trading town on the route to Tibet. Its main sights include Dourenda Temple, consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976 and housing a Kangyur scripture collection. The town also has cactus and orchid nurseries. The highest point in the city, Deolo Hill, has a viewpoint, and the Dr. Graham's Homes school, founded in 1900, is nearby. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours by hired car from Darjeeling. It can be combined with Lamahatta as a day trip, or you can stay one night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lamahatta Eco Park
- Tiger Hill Sunrise
- Bhutia Busty Monastery
- Chowrasta Mall
- Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre
- St. Andrew's Church
- Glenary's
- Lloyd's Botanical Garden