Kalimpong is one of the most praised hill stations well-known for its pleasant weather that continues throughout the year. Its panoramic valleys, colonial churches, Buddhist monasteries, and Tibetan handicrafts attract people of all age groups. Besides its beautiful sights, the many cultures coexist in the town in peace and harmony. Dotted with exquisite revered temples, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and centuries-old churches this hill town marks Bhutanese history until before the British rulers. Earlier the place was ruled by Bhutanese kings and Kalimpong was a forward post of the Bhutanese Army.
Sightseeing Places in Kalimpong
Cactus Nursery
Cactus Nursery at Kalimpong offers you a rare collection of hundreds of Cactus species. Kalimpong is also considered the land of the largest number of commercial nurseries. You can enjoy the exotic cactus, succulents, and beautiful flowers which are cultivated and exported to different parts of the country. Pine View Nursery is famous for its exotic cacti.
Morgan House
Built by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan in the 1930s, Morgan House is an ancient colonial mansion and is under the administration of the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation. It is an active example of colonial architecture what makes the gorgeousness of the place even better is that it is backed by many stories about its existence until now! Nowadays it has been converted into a lodge for tourists.
Deolo Hill
Deolo Hills provides a great panoramic view of Kalimpong. This popular place is located at an elevation of around 2000 meters and is considered one of the two highest points of Kalimpong. Delo is famous for its exquisite beautiful sight and is popular among tourists. The adventure capital of Kalimpong offers viewpoints at the ridge edges for the best view of the sunset and sunrise.
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha Museum at Kalimpong is another must-visit tourist destination that was started with an initiative to preserve the culture and values of the Lepcha tribe of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Nepal, and Bhutan. In Kalimpong, the Lepchas are an integral part of its history and the museum preserves relics and objects of everyday use such as musical instruments, handicraft items, articles of worship, manuscripts, etc.
Thongsa Gompa
Thongsa Gompa has the uniqueness to offer 219 prayer wheels while most other monasteries with 108 prayer wheels. Being the oldest monastery in the area, Thongsa Gompa encapsulates spiritual significance. Tourists visit this place to witness the spectacular landscapes and attend the prayer services.
Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park is famous in the wildlife map of India. It has one of the purest forms of jungles and is thus considered a virgin forest. A tour of this place by experiencing the lush vegetation and some rare wild animals like the famous Red Pandas and the Black Asiatic Bears is a treat for nature lovers.
Pedong
Situated on the historical Silk Route, Pedong is one of the oldest cities in this region and provides tranquillity and serenity to the atmosphere, and is acclaimed for its historical importance. Tinchuley Viewpoint, Rikisum, and Pedong Monastery are some of the popular tourist destinations in this place.
