KALIMPONG NEW DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL
Blessed with a salubrious climate that remains delightfully temperature throughout the year, Kalimpong exudes a bucolic charm that sets it apart from other more well known hill stations. It is famous for its weekly market, its orchid nurseries and a relaxed manner of life which provides harried city dwellers with plenty of opportunities to sit and stare.
HANUMAN MANDIR AND DURGA TEMPLE :- These temples are located on a ridge behind Deolo Hill and provide spectacular views of the sikkim Hills and beyond them the Himalayas on one side and the Kafer Hills and Relli Valley on the other.
Rabindranath Tagore at Kalimpong
MANGAL DHAM :- The tempple Was constructed in 1993 by Shri Krishna Pranami, a Hindu sect and in the memory of late Guru Shri 108 Mangaldasji. Sprawling over an area of 2 acrs of wooded land, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Numerous Pilgrims visit this shrine every year.
DURPIN DARA :- This Dara of hilltop towers over Kalimpong and Provides breath taking views all around, the rolling Plains of Siliguri , the Teesta and Rangit Valley, the Panorama of the Khangchedzonga and the chola range, the Nathula Pass and the Tiger Hill are eof the Prominent sights that can be enjoyed from here.
THE OLF COURSE :- This 18 hole golf course that is run by the Army Golf Club is located at Durbhn. Though patronised by the Indian Army officers stationed at Kilimpong, civilians
too can avail ot its membership on the completion of certain formalities. The well maintained and picturesue course with its sharply undulating green makes for a challenging field .
My Journey at Kalimgpong
ZONG DOG PALRI FO-BRANG MONASTRY:- renowned as Durpin Monastery, was Built in the mid - 1970s , the monastery, lies at about 5 Km south of the town centre at Durpin Dara Hill, the monastery lies at Durpin Dara Hill, the monastery was consecrated by the Dalai Lama, it houses impressive wall Paintings and rare three- dimensional mandala (a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe) , From this monastery, one can get a Panoramic view of the town and the surrounding areas.
THARPA CHLOLING MONASTERY:- Considered to be the oldest Tibetan Monastery in lndia,the Tharpa Choling is liosatad at Tirpai Hill near Dr. Graham' s Homes. The monastery belongs to the Yellow -Hat or Gelugpa sect and has an invaluable collection of rare Buddhist manuscripts and Thangkas. at also imparts religious training to young Buddhist novices.
GAURIPUR HOUSE :- TheNobill laureate Rabindranath Tagore spant many summers in
this house located 2km from kalimpong town. ln 1940 he recited his poem Janmadin ,from this bungalow through a telephone hook- up with the all India Radio.
Kalimpong city on the bird eye
GAURIPUR HOUSE :- TheNobill laureate Rabindranath Tagore spant many summers in
this house located 2km from kalimpong town. ln 1940 he recited his poem Janmadin ,from this bungalow through a telephone hook- up with the all India Radio.
CENTRAL SERICULTURE STATION :- The State Sericlture Department at Kalimpong has taken up an expanding Programme of mulberry cultivation in Darjeeling Hills. Following in the footsteps of India' s precptors , medicinal plants are being cultivated among the Rauwalfa Serpentian, Digitalia, Purpurea, Atropa Acuminata , Atropa Belladona etc.
DEOLO HILLS :- At 5500feet Deolo is the highest point in Kalingpong and provides a wonderful panoramic view of Himalayas. The entire hill is well landscaped with sitting areas,gazebos and view points. A tourist lodge with restaurants and rooms offers basic and deluxe amenities to tourists. private operators have recently begun providing 15 minutes paraglading flights from here. The longer flight takes one to relli river 10 KM downhills.
KALINGPONG ART AND CRAFT CENTRE :- The centre is within walking distance from the motor stand. The handicrafts of this co-operative Handicrafts Centre received wide recognisation all over the country. Some of the things made are tapestry bags,purses,pictorial wall panels,screens,embroidered bags,scrolls etc. Work is done on Bhutanese Lepchas and Sikkimese designed cloth which is manufactured at this centre.
KALIMPONG SCIENCE CENTRE:- This must be one of the most beautifully located centres for the popularization of science in the country. Situated in a verdant and grassy slope a short distance away from deolo Hill, it commands a majestic and panoromic view of the mountains. The centre houses a number of scientific instruments, displays and activities both indoors and outdoors, that mix education with fun. Recent additions are a Zorb ball and Celestrons.
SAMCO ROPEWAY:- Located 20 KM from kalimpong on the highway to Siliguri, this ropeway was constructed by christian Missionaries to open up the remote Samthar suruk region with its predominent Lepcha population. The ropeway spans 1.5 KM over both the Teesta and Relli rivers. It is Breathtaking ride 120 feet over the water of the river, with unusual view.
GITDABLING-BUDHABARE :- budhabare is a weekly market bazar, located at Gitadabling, in the valley of the Git River. This area has scenic countryside, with forest, streams, terraced cultivation, and old style homesteads. A suitable area for easy trekking at an elevation of 1400 meters, it offers quiet walks, old lepcha houses, village pubs, church and a gompa along with walks an opportunity to study tribal culture and lifestyle.
SAMTHAR PLATEAU:- a scenic and remote plateau located south of kalimgpong at an elevation of 1400 meters is the Samthar plateau. it is perhaps the best spot around kalimpong, for a unique holiday. It is serene and calm provide panaromic views of the snow ranges in an arc of breathtaking beauty stretching from Khangchenjunga in the west to gymochen in the east. The plateau has charming stone and thatch hamlets terraced fields, forests and a mixed population of nepalese,Bhutias, and Lepchas. It is indded a postcard place no crowed, no pollution - only tranquillty. For many years the only access to samthar was through the Samco Ropeway, but now a 80 KM road connects Samthar to Kalimgpong.
LAVA :- Located on a pass astride the old trade route to Bhutan, at an elevation of 2000 meters, a small hamlet, 35 KM from kalimgpong is Lava. It is surrounded by virgin forests and is ideal for nature exploration, bird watching, and for viewing orchids in thier natural habit. It is also the base for exploring the Neora Valley, upto the 3150 Meter high Rachela pass on the junction with sikkim and Bhutan. Sherpa view point offers goof views of the snow ranges of the Chola Range. Treks to Samthar plateau also start from here.
DEOLO HILLS :- At 5500feet Deolo is the highest point in Kalingpong and provides a wonderful panoramic view of Himalayas. The entire hill is well landscaped with sitting areas,gazebos and view points. A tourist lodge with restaurants and rooms offers basic and deluxe amenities to tourists. private operators have recently begun providing 15 minutes paraglading flights from here. The longer flight takes one to relli river 10 KM downhills.
KALINGPONG ART AND CRAFT CENTRE :- The centre is within walking distance from the motor stand. The handicrafts of this co-operative Handicrafts Centre received wide recognisation all over the country. Some of the things made are tapestry bags,purses,pictorial wall panels,screens,embroidered bags,scrolls etc. Work is done on Bhutanese Lepchas and Sikkimese designed cloth which is manufactured at this centre.
KALIMPONG SCIENCE CENTRE:- This must be one of the most beautifully located centres for the popularization of science in the country. Situated in a verdant and grassy slope a short distance away from deolo Hill, it commands a majestic and panoromic view of the mountains. The centre houses a number of scientific instruments, displays and activities both indoors and outdoors, that mix education with fun. Recent additions are a Zorb ball and Celestrons.
SAMCO ROPEWAY:- Located 20 KM from kalimpong on the highway to Siliguri, this ropeway was constructed by christian Missionaries to open up the remote Samthar suruk region with its predominent Lepcha population. The ropeway spans 1.5 KM over both the Teesta and Relli rivers. It is Breathtaking ride 120 feet over the water of the river, with unusual view.
GITDABLING-BUDHABARE :- budhabare is a weekly market bazar, located at Gitadabling, in the valley of the Git River. This area has scenic countryside, with forest, streams, terraced cultivation, and old style homesteads. A suitable area for easy trekking at an elevation of 1400 meters, it offers quiet walks, old lepcha houses, village pubs, church and a gompa along with walks an opportunity to study tribal culture and lifestyle.
Way 2 Kalimpong to Darjeeling
SAMTHAR PLATEAU:- a scenic and remote plateau located south of kalimgpong at an elevation of 1400 meters is the Samthar plateau. it is perhaps the best spot around kalimpong, for a unique holiday. It is serene and calm provide panaromic views of the snow ranges in an arc of breathtaking beauty stretching from Khangchenjunga in the west to gymochen in the east. The plateau has charming stone and thatch hamlets terraced fields, forests and a mixed population of nepalese,Bhutias, and Lepchas. It is indded a postcard place no crowed, no pollution - only tranquillty. For many years the only access to samthar was through the Samco Ropeway, but now a 80 KM road connects Samthar to Kalimgpong.
LAVA :- Located on a pass astride the old trade route to Bhutan, at an elevation of 2000 meters, a small hamlet, 35 KM from kalimgpong is Lava. It is surrounded by virgin forests and is ideal for nature exploration, bird watching, and for viewing orchids in thier natural habit. It is also the base for exploring the Neora Valley, upto the 3150 Meter high Rachela pass on the junction with sikkim and Bhutan. Sherpa view point offers goof views of the snow ranges of the Chola Range. Treks to Samthar plateau also start from here.
