Kalimpong is a beautiful place of grate attraction. This sleepy little town situated at an altitude of 1,200 mtrs, some 50 kms to the east of Darjeeling. It once used to be the hub of the trans-Himalayan trade between India and Tibet when merchants used to ferry commerce by mule caravan over the Jelepla pass on the Sikkim-Tibet border.
The places to visit are Kalimpong Arts and Craft Center for handicraft goods; Tharpa Choling Monastery, a repository of old scriptures, and documents; Thongsa (Bhutan) Monastery, the oldest in the area; Dharmodaya Vihar, a Nepalese Bhuddhist Temple; Parnami Mandir and Mangal Dham; Durpin Danda from where the mountain ranges of Sikkim, including Jelepla, Tiger Hill and the confluence of the Relli, Riang and Tista rivers can be views Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery at Durpin Danda; deolo View Point for magnificent views: and Kalimpong famous flower nurseries.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – our representative assist you for the forwarding journey to Kalimpong - It is approximately 80 kilometers and 2½ - 3 hours’ drive by road - The road is picturesque and runs along the River Teesta - Kalimpong is quieter destination - Situated in the Himalayas at an elevation of 1250 meters / 4100 feet - It is a Hill Station buzzing with fun, frolic and offers spectacular views - Check in at hotel - One is free in the evening to stroll around in the local market for relics and handicrafts or visit any nursery - Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Kalimpong weather is milder and pleasant for most part of the year - Kalimpong offers monasteries, temples, tourist complexes, heritage buildings, parks, flower nurseries, heritage schools, charitable institutes - Start with Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery or Durpin Monastery – Army Golf Course, Flower Nurseries - Deolo - Hanuman Tok - Dr Grahams Home (school with high standard of education) - Heritage buildings like Gouripur House and Morgan House etc - One can spend 03 - 04 hours in Kalimpong doing sightseeing and then enjoy your lunch at any of the restaurants in town - back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Lava and Loleygaon are two quaint mountain hamlets and surrounded by Neora Valley National Park - Altitude of Lava is 7700 feet while Loleygaon (Kaffer) is at 5500 feet – Lava and Loleygaon are 22 kilometers apart - Birds like Blue Robins, Fulvetta, Finch, Wren Babblers can be spotted - Lava Monastery (the original name is Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang Monastery) ambience with typical Tibetan architecture is serene and wonderful - Nature Interpretation Center of Neora Valley National Park can also be visited – Back to Kalimpong – Evening free to stroll around Kalimpong bazaar for shopping of handicrafts and relics - Over night stay at Hotel in Kalimpong.
After breakfast transfer to It’s a drive of 80 kilometers, 2½ - 3 hours - The drive will be along the River Teesta after 16 kilometers drive from Kalimpong - The way has pleasant climate and scenic beauty – Halt at Sevoke Coronation bridge for photography and a refreshment break before entering the town of Siliguri near Sevoke railway crossing – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.