Overview
Kalimpong possesses the uniqueness of being the most centrally located town of this region of North Bengal. Surrounded by lush green valleys and a panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan range, along with a cool climate and relaxed atmosphere Kalimpong allures tourists to its fold, by offering a vacation unlike any other hill station of this region . Historically, a part of the Sikimis Empire which was later overturn by the Bhutanese before being finally annexed by the British in 1865.Kalimpomg is chiefly inhabited by the Bhutias, the Lepchas, Limbus, Gorkhas, Sherpas, Yalmoos, Damais, Kamis and the Rais. Among with the these people of hilly descent a sprinklings of Bengalis, Marwaris, Biharis and Anglo Indians constitute the population of Kalimpong living together in perfect harmony and peace. Kalimpong which is located at 68km from Siliguri .
The most attractive feature about Kalimpong is its moderate climate which provide the proper atmosphere for a quite holiday. The land is fertile and because of its relatively low altitude agriculture and tropical forests fragrant atmosphere of Kaimpong, there were quite a few places worth visiting, like Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Tharpa Choling Moastery, Jelepla View Point, Morgan House, Mcfarlen Church, Pine view Nursey, Durpin Dara view point, Dr. Grahams Home, Teesta view point, Dello view point, Mangal Dham, Lepcha Museum, etc.