Located amidst the lush forests of the Himalayas, Kalimpong in West Bengal is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. The city is famous for its Buddhist gompas and monasteries, and the scenic view of the Himalayas. The city derives its name from the Kaulim flower that grows here in abundance.

Trek up to the Durpin Dara and Deoro Hill to catch a view of the marvelous sunset over the city. Watch the snows gleam on the majestic Kanchenjunga. Kalimpong has many monasteries. The chief is the Tibetan Monastery. The Thrapa Choeing Gompa is an important place of pilgrimage for the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Bhutanese Monastery, built in 1692, is the oldest in the city. The Mangal Dham Temple, built in 1993, awes all through its majesty and beauty.

Kalimpong is famous for its gladioli as well. It also has many orchid farms that are worth a visit. You can tour the Buddhist Monasteries and churches of the city as well, and visit some of the homes to know more about the Tibetan language and culture. You can even try some shots on the gold course. The Durpin Dara Monastery, with its beaitufl surroundings, is another worthwhile visit.

The best time to visit Kalimpong is between March to June, when the temperature15-25 degree Celsius. The hill town is located 3 hours journey by road from Darjeeling, another famous hill station. Siliguri lies 65 kiloemeters away, while Gangtok is located 80 kiloemeters away.

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