Acacia is the most commonly found species at lower altitudes, while cinnamon, ficus, bamboo, cacti and cardamom, are found in the hillsides around Kalimpong. The forests found at higher altitudes are made up of pine trees and other evergreen alpine vegetation. Seven species of rhododendrons are found in the region east of Kalimpong. The temperate deciduous forests include oak, birch, maple and alder. Three hundred species of orchid are found around Kalimpong, and Poinsettia and sunflower are some of the wild species that line the roads of Kalimpong.
Kalimpong
West Bengal
East
Kalimpong is a hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres (4,101 ft). The town is set to be the headquarters of the announced district of Kalimpong. The Indian Army's 27 Mountain Division is located on the outskirts of the town. Tourism is the most significant contributor to Kalimpong's economy. The summer and spring seasons are the most popular with tourists, keeping many of town's residents employed directly and indirectly. The area around Kalimpong lies in the Eastern Himalayas, which is classified as an ecological hotspot, one of only three among the ecoregions of India. Neora Valley National Park that lies within the Kalimpong subdivision and is home to tigers.
Distance from:
Alipurduar
194 KMDharan
201 KMParo
335 KMKolkata
623 KM
More About Kalimpong
Places to Visit
Hanuman Temple
- Kalimpong Arts & Craft Centre
- Deolo Hill
- Buddha Statue Bodh Gaya
- Roman Catholic Church
- Dr. Graham’s Home
- Kalimpong Science Centre
- Lepcha Museum
- Cactus Nursery
- Jaldhaka River Valley
- Mangal Dham
- Zong Dhog Palri Fo Brang Monastery
- Katherine Graham Memorial Chapel
- Gouripur House
- St. Theresa Church
How to Get There?
Airport
- Bagdogra - 77 Km
- Cooch Behar - 197 Km
- Paro - 332 Km
- Balurghat - 333 Km
Railway
- Siliguri - 66 Km
- Kurseong - 67 Km
- New Jalpaiguri - 72 Km
Bus
- Gangtok - 74 Km
- Damak - 146 Km
- Dalkhola - 195 Km
- Dinajpur - 298 Km
Road
- Jalpaiguri - 106 Km
- Kishangang - 166 Km
- Gaighat - 292 Km
- Thimphu - 339 Km
Hotel / Resorts in Kalimpong 6 Hotels
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Dhardo Retreat & Resort
Starting : Rs 2222
Kalimpong Park Hotel
Starting : Rs 2782
The Orchid Retreat
Starting : Rs 2675
Summit Barsana Resort & Spa
Starting : Rs 6955
The Elgin Silver Oaks
Starting : Rs 10425
Sinclairs Retreat
Starting : Rs 25045