Kalimpong
Kalimpong: The Secret Himalayan Gateway of West Bengal
March to May or September to November
2 to 3 days
INR 2500/- per person
Kalimpong's summer season runs from March to May and is considered one of the best times to explore this hill station. Kalimpong experiences an average temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius throughout this season, which is significantly lower than the temperatures seen in other parts of the country during such months.
In Kalimpong, the monsoon season lasts from July to September. This is probably the one time of year when most tourists avoid the area and opt to travel elsewhere. The rationale for this is that the heavy rains that fall on Kalimpong for at least 100 days a year create landslides and road blocks, which are not only dangerous but can also keep you in town for longer than you intended.
Kalimpong's winter season runs from December to February. The temperature during this season might drop to sub-zero levels and normally fluctuates from 7 to 16 degrees Celsius. If you want to experience chilly weather and the icy splendour of the mountains, visiting Kalimpong during the winter season is the finest option. Several festivals are also celebrated with enthusiasm and joy in Kalimpong throughout this season. Losar is one of these festivals.
Kalimpong is thought to have been part of Bhutan at one time. Due to its closeness to the Nathu-la and Jelep-la mountain routes, it was initially named as "Dalingkote" by the Bhutias and functioned as a key centre for Indo-Tibetan trade. When the British took control of the region after the Anglo-British War in 1864, it was renamed and elevated to the status of a sub-division in April 1916.
Kalimpong is a major producer of the famous Gladioli flower as well as some of India's best orchids, which are sent all over the world.
Rabindranath Tagore had a special place in his heart for Kalimpong — the Gouripur Estate of the Gauripur Kings (Bangladesh) sheltered him for a long period, and afterwards the poet had his own residence in Kalimpong, named CHITRABHANU.
Tharpa Choling Monastery was one of the first Tibetan monasteries to be established in India.
Although it is simple to rent a car in this location, major operators such as Ola and Uber do not operate there. This little region does not appear to be an appealing location for these businesses because the expected profit is modest.
Tourists can rent A/C and non-A/C cabs from a number of agents. As a result, hiring a car is not a difficult process. Renting a Chaueffeur-driven automobile is also an option. The region's rental services are both reasonable and readily available.
Traveling on foot is the greatest way to appreciate this town's unusual charm. Walking through the busy streets and bazaars of Kalimpong is a great way to get to understand the place and its people. Trekking is the most popular activity in this town.
49,403
90.19 %
1,247 m (4,091 ft)
Kalimpong's native language is Nepali. Hindi, English, Bengali, and Lepcha are among the other languages spoken.
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