Kalimpong
Kalimpong is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations due to its green surrounding, historical importance and the hospitality of the locals. Gangtok or Darjeeling has gained importance only a century before but Kalimpong has gained importance from time unknown. Kalimpong is nestled in the Shiwalik Hills or the Lower Himalaya. It is located on a ridge connecting two hills, Deolo Hill and Durpin Hill, in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. Geographically located at 27.06° N 88.47° E (latitude & Longitude) at an average elevation of 1243 meters or 4078 feet it enjoys a temperate type of climate throughout the year. It is a heritage town dating back to pre historic age was basically a trading center. Kalimpong is a quieter destination, fabled for orchids, rarest cacti and nurseries. Major tourist destinations includes Samthar, Charkhole, Raliekhola, Lava, Lolaygaon, Pedong, Reshi, Rishyap, Neora Valley wildlife and many more places are nearby.

Each destination has there own charm and beauty. Kalimpong is well linked up with network of road and access to Gangtok, Dooars, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Pelling etc. It is ideally and centrally located and thus have and locational advantage.
Places of Interest
- Heritage building like Grahams Home
- Tharpa Choling Monastery
- Thongsa (Bhutan) Monastery
- Dharmodaya Vihar
- Parnami Mandir
- Mangal Dham
- Durpin Dara
- Delo View Point
- Neora Valley reserve
- Lava
- Lolaygaon
- Pedong
- Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa
- Nursery
- Nature Interpretation Center
- Hanuman Mandir
- Samthar Valley
- Rishyap
How to Reach
- Airways – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest and major airport approximately 100 kilometers away and is served by regular flights of Spice Jet, Indian Airlines, Air Deccan and Jet Airways. There are flights from Kolkata, Guwahati and Delhi. It is well connected to the rest of India. Private vehicles are available from the airport to any of the nearby places of Interest.
- Railways – The nearest major railhead connecting the rest of India is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is on the outskirts of Siliguri approximately 100 kilometers from Kalimpong. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is approximately 100 kilometers away which is connected with major railway stations of India like Chennai, Guwahati, Delhi, Kolkata, Patna and Mumbai etc. It is also approachable from Bagrakote Railway Station.
- Roadways – There are more than four approach road to Kalimpong from Siliguri. Offshoot of 77 kilometers from National Highway no 31 is Kalimpong and the off shoot of 19 kilometers from National Highway Number 31 A. It is a little over a 95 kilometers from Gangtok, and approximately 55 kilometers from Darjeeling. Kalimpong is located off the National Highway 31 - A, which links Siliguri to Gangtok. It is one of the most centrally located tourist hot spot. Duars, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Pelling are all connected by road to Kalimpong. Linked by two national highways and with good roads it’s a nice tourist spot.
Gangtok-Kalimpong Package
SILK ROUTE SAFARI / ITINERARY NO: AT:06
GANGTOK - 03 NIGHTS, KALIMPONG - 01 NIGHT
Duration: 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS
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Day
01
GANGTOK
Arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Gangtok (5500ft /110kms / 04 hrs.). Overnight at Hotel at Gangtok
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Day
02
GANGTOK
A.M. Take an excursion to Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir (14000ft. / 54kms / 03 hrs.).Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel
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Day
03
GANGTOK
After breakfast transfer to local sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery , Nehru Botanical Garden , Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), DoDrul Chorten, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom(Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Nam Nang View point & Flower Show . Overnight at hotel..
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Day
04
GANGTOK - KALIMPONG
After breakfast, transfer to Kalipong (4000ft / 79kms / 03hrs). Here you do the sightseeing of Deolo Hills, Dr. Grahams Home, Flower Nurseries, Jang-Dog-Palrifro-Brang Gompa, Mangal Dham & Durbin Dara Hills. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day
05
KALIMPONG– NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (90kms / 04hrs) for your onward Journey.
TOUR COST: Per Person (In Rupees)
| MIN - - PAX | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | Extra Bed |
| Luxury On MAP | 16799 | 14299 | 13399 | 12999 | 7299 |
| Premium On M.A.P. | 15599 | 13099 | 12199 | 11799 | 6699 |
| Deluxe On C.P | 10999 | 8499 | 7699 | 7199 | 4399 |
| Standard On C.P | 9199 | 6699 | 5899 | 5399 | 3399 |
| Budget On C.P | 8099 | 5599 | 4999 | 4299 | 2799 |
We are using the following Hotels:
| GANGTOK |
KALIMPONG |
|
| Luxury |
The |
Hotel
Silver Oaks |
| Premium |
Hotel
Himalayan/Kalimpong Park |
|
| Deluxe |
Hotel Sonam
Palgey / |
Hotel
Tres/Hotel Lilium. |
| Standard |
Namling Residency / Delamere /
|
Sood’s
Garden Retreat/Garden Reach |
| Budget |
Hotel
Samrat Residency / Hotel Melong /
Ritz Residency / Hotel Deorali |
Khanna
Deluxe/Hotel Anjali |
DARJEELING GANGTOK KALIMPONG Package
EASTERN GOLDEN TRIANGLE : ITINERARY AT:08
DARJEELING (02NTS)-GANGTOK (02 NTS) – KALIMPONG – (01 NTS)
Duration: 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS.
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Day
01
ARRIVE DARJEELING
Arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Darjeeling (7100 ft./98kms/04hrs).
Arrive & check in Hotel. Evening free at leisure.Overnight at Hotel. -
Day
02
DARJEELING
After Breakfast city tour of Darjeeling visit Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, (Closed on Thursday), Happy Valley Tea Estate, Tenzing Rock & Gombu Rock & Tibetan Refugee Self – Help Center (Closed on Sunday). After lunch visit White Pagoda, Lalkothi (D.G.H.C.Assembly not allowed inside), Ava Art Gallery, Dhirdham Temples & Natural History Museum. Overnight at Hotel
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Day
03
DARJELLING - GANGTOK
After breakfast transfer to Gangtok.Check in hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day
04
GANGTOK
A.M. Take an excursion to Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir (14000ft. / 54kms / 03 hrs.).Evening back to Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel
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Day
05
GANGTOK – KALIMPONG
After breakfast, transfer to Kali pong (4000ft / 79kms / 03hrs). Here you do the sightseeing of Deolo Hills, Dr. Grahams Home, Flower Nurseries,Jang-Dog- Palrifro-Brang Gompa, Mangal Dham & Durbin Dara Hills. Overnight at Hotel
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Day
06
KALIMPONG-NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport (90kms / 04hrs) for your onward Journey
TOUR COST: Per Person (In Rupees)
| MIN - - PAX | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | Extra Bed |
| Luxury On MAP | 22999 | 19699 | 18599 | 17999 | 10099 |
| Premium On M.A.P. | 19399 | 16099 | 14999 | 14499 | 7899 |
| Deluxe On C.P | 13799 | 10499 | 9399 | 8899 | 5299 |
| Standard On C.P | 11599 | 8299 | 7199 | 6599 | 3999 |
| Budget On C.P | 10199 | 6899 | 5799 | 5199 | 3299 |
| GANGTOK | KALIMPONG | ||
| Luxury | Mayfair Resort / New |
The |
Hotel Silver Oaks |
| Premium | ITC Fortune Resort / Hotel Vice |
Hotel Himalayan/Kalimpong Park | |
| Deluxe | Hotel Sonam Palgey / |
Hotel Tres/Hotel Lilium. | |
| Standard | North Star / Hotel Mohit / Hotel Shambhu / Sonar Bangla / Hotel Seven Seventeen | Namling Residency / Delamere / |
Sood’s Garden Retreat/Garden Reach |
| Budget | Hotel Sanderling / Hotel Heritage / |
Hotel Samrat Residency / Hotel Melong / Ritz Residency / Hotel Deorali | Khanna Deluxe/Hotel Anjali |







