Best Things To Do in Kalimpong, India

Tourist Attractions in Kalimpong

Here is the list of things to do in Kalimpong and tourist attractions in city.

1. Deolo Hill

   

   Park, View Point, Adventure, Hill

   It is located in the north east corner of the town and is one of the two hills between which the town of Kalimpong stands. This hill is also the highest point of Kalimpong. A huge water reservoir is also located atop this hill.  Highlights: It is the perfect spot for paragliding. There’s paragliding gear and facilities available for the same. There’s a park located at the top ...Read more

2. Zang Dhok Palri Monastery

   4.5 (1873 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Monastery

   Perched at the top of Durpin Hills, this is a beautiful monastery consecrated in its entirety by His Holiness Dalai Lama himself. Renowned as Durpin Monastery, it stands tall as a true specimen of Buddhist architectural style. There’s a row of prayer wheels on the outside of the wall of the monastery. The stairway leads upstairs, where you can see stunning views of rolling tea gardens as ...Read more

3. Tongsa Gumba

   4.4 (46 Votes)
   

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   Religious Site, Historical Site, Architecture , Monastery

   Hailed as the oldest Bhutanese Monastery in the area, it was built in the 16th century. The old monastery was destroyed and a new building was constructed in its place. Tourists are allowed to attend the prayer services that are carried out by the monks. Usually the monasteries have 108 drums, but this one has 219 drums, which is highly unusual. The top floor has new colorful fresco paintings b...Read more

4. St. Theresa Catholic Church

   4.5 (2343 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site

   This is the region’s largest Roman Catholic Church and is less than three kilometers north east of Kalimpong town square. The unique aspect of this church is that it was built in the Buddhist Gompa style of architecture. The inner carvings of this place is laced with biblical depictions of Biblical scenes. Another interesting feature is that the carvings inside actually look like Buddhist...Read more

5. Lepcha Heritage Museum

   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   This is a heavenly place for anyone who wishes to know more about the Lepcha heritage and culture. The entire area of Darjeeling and Sikkim is known as the “Land of Lepchas”. It represents the amazing community and vividly showcases its rich culture, language and heritage. There’s various articles of worship, Lepcha music instruments and many such heritage showpieces splendidl...Read more

6. B N Pradhan Nursery

   4.4 (564 Votes)
   

   Nature, Specialty Shop, Green House

   Renowned as one of the most visited sightseeing spots in Kalimpong, it has more than a hundred species of cactus and orchids at display. All types of cactus and orchid plants are well grown. Some of them are even very large in size. At the entrance itself you’d see large fibreglass greenhouses, inside which various types of cactus are kept. Resting at the foothills of the Himalayas, it is...Read more

7. Dal Bahadur Statue

   

   Landmark, Statue

   In the heart of the town is the statue of the late Dal Bahadur Giri, who was a local freedom fighter and Gandhian. After the establishment of the political party in Kalimpong, he led the freedom movement in the city. He was arrested multiple times for opposing the British government. A loyal supporter of Gandhiji, he died at the age of 36. On his demise, Gandhiji sent a letter to his family as ...Read more

8. Nurseryman's Haven

   

   Nature

   Kalimpong is a major producer of flowers in the country. Much of the country’s gladioli and orchids get produced and exported from here. This one is a 100% export oriented unit, established particularly to export flowers of Himalayan and other varieties. This haven is the grower and exporter of Indo Burmese variety of orchid species, Himalayan and Exotic foliage & flowering buds, rhiz...Read more

9. Macfarlane Memorial Church

   4.6 (2003 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Architecture

   This church was constructed by Scottish missionaries, in the 18th century. The spectacular architecture of the church is known to attract thousands of tourists every year. It is a highly revered sight in Kalimpong. It is famous for the sermons it gives out in ten different languages, namely, Chinese, Urdu, Lepcha, Hindi, English, Bodo, Nepali, Bengali, Sanskrit and Tibetan. The church was close...Read more

10. Hanuman Temple

    

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    Religious Site, Temple

    This place is located on a plateau surrounded by conifers around its edges and a pretty well maintained lawn and garden. This place is located at an elevation and overlooks the Teesta river on one side and the hills on the other side. This region is a birding site, upon which stands the tall statue of Lord Hanuman. It is a recently constructed tall statue of the Lord, next to which is another H...Read more

11. Lord Buddha Statue And Park

    

    Statue

    It is a small stopover on the way, to or from Deolo Hills. It’s a large statue of Lord Buddha, standing tall and magnificent. The whole ambience of the place is very nice and soothing. It’s calming and a good retreat from the walk. The golden statue of Lord Buddha, awe inspiring and pristine. You will experience the cool soothing winds from the valley that heralds an atmosphere of p...Read more

12. Gauripur House

    

    Landmark, Historical Site

    Once the summer retreat of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, it is located around 2 kilometers from town enroute Durpin Dara. Located a few steps downhill the road, it is a quaint small place with surreal otherworldly charm. Surrounded by forests and hills, it is being renovated these days and is an absolute delight for nature lovers and literary buffs alike. The revered poet spent his last few days...Read more

13. Kalimpong Science Centre

    4.3 (2737 Votes)
    

    The Kalimpong Science Centre has the objective of creating a scientific temper and a spirit of inquiry amongst the people. It was conceived, designed and developed by Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The town is also known for its various educational institutes, which attract students from all over the country. This science centre at the hills offers umpteen opportunities to play, lear...Read more

14. Pineview Nursery

    

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    To spend a few hours with loved ones in a place full of flowers and greenery, you can plan to go to the Pineview Nursery. This nursery is a gem located in Kalimpong, West Bengal that not only tourists but also experts like to visit. The very place is also known as the cactus nursery as it keeps a large array of the same. Apart from cactus, you can also spot many rare orchids here. The nursery w...Read more

15. Haat Bazar

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    Market

    The Haat Bazar is a local village market that opens up weekly on every Wednesday and Saturday. Villagers from the nearby areas come here in their beautiful colourful clothes and set up stalls that sell a variety of items. You can get your hands on anything and everything including farming products, vegetables, spices, umbrellas, clothes, bags and everything else. Everything is super affordable ...Read more

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