Tourism in Kalimpong

Kalimpong is a hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries and churches and Tibetan handicrafts.

Kalimpong is a hill station in West Bengal renowned for its panoramic valley views, Buddhists monasteries and churches and Tibetan handicrafts.
Located on the foothills of Shivalik ranges at an altitude of 1250 m overlooking the Teesta Valley.
Dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries, centuries old churches and exquisite revered temples Kalimpong marks the Bhutanese history till it was wrested by British rulers.
Also make sure to visit the flower markets famous for its orchids and lovely bright flowers.

Kalimpong has three important gompas or monasteries: the Tharpa Choeling Gompa, the Tongsa Gompa and Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa.