Places
of Interest
Kalimpong offers Buddhist Monasteries, Hindu Temples,
Christian Churches, Flowers, Orchids and exotic flora, old colonial bungalows,
scenic view points and above all the panorama of snows.
Panoramic snow views
Kanchenjunga, Siniolchu, Paunhari, Lama Anden, Chola, Nathu La, Jalep
La and Gymochen peaks. Best view points are Durpin Dara and Deolo Hill. Flower Nurseries
Kalimpong create 80% of India’s gladioli and is a noteworthy orchid-growing
area and it comes as no revelation that flora are exported from here to
numerous cities in northern India. Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
This was constructed at Durpin Dara by the Dalai Lama. The gompa is famous
for its extraordinary pictures in the meditation room. The sights are
marvelous from Durpin Dara Hill. sanctified individually by the Dalai
Lama in 1976, it contains the Kanguyar, in 108 volumes, brought by the
Dalai Lama when he fled Tibet. It is an outstanding view point for flurry
and valley views.
Nature
Interpretation Centre
Operated by the Forest Department, focus on flora; fauna and local populace
interact with ecosystem. Situated on Rinkingpong Rd, this centre consists
of a numeral of disciplined dioramas, which represent the possessions of
human action on the atmosphere. Gompas
The
Tharpa Choeling Gompa, is situated to down the hill of Tongsa Gompa, or
Bhutanese Monastery.The Tharpa Choeling Gompa,
which belongs to the Yellow Hat (Gelukpa) division of Tibetan Buddhism.
Tongsa Gompa, or Bhutanese Monastery, is the oldest monastery in the area
and dates back to 1692.
St.Theresa
Church
Built by restricted craftsmen to bear a resemblance
to a Gumpa, it has wood carvings adorn the walls, depicting biblical scenes,
in which personalities look like Buddhist monks. Mangal Dhaam
"Mangal Dham" is one of the most wonderful
temples of India. It is a constructed in 1993 on a celestial remembrance.This
recently constructed place of worship is a spectacular piece of manufacture.
The holy place has been built in the reminiscence of the late Guru Shree
108 Mangal Dasji. A bountiful acknowledgment would still fall short to a
spirit so celestial.
Dr.
Graham's Homes Campus
Started in 1900, by Rev Dr. John Anderson Graham
as an organization to house and educate offspring of British planters
and local women, it is now a public School. Of attention are innovative
buildings and chapel. Tourists can also visit the fine turn-of-the-century
educate building, and many public often picnic on the school grounds. Sericulture Research Institute
At this foundation silkworms are breed and silk
is produced as well as herbs and plants.Here silkworms breed and produce
silk. It is situated on the way to Darjeeling.
Lava
32 km from Kalimpong and positioned at a height of 7200 ft. have a thrilling
sight of Jelep La and Rechi La passes. Lava is the entryway to the Neora
National Park. Lolay Gaon / KAFER
Impressive Kunchendzonga at sunrise or marvelous sunset from this point
will make you fascinated.
Sandakphu
Sandakphu, a Himalayan village at 3636 Mts., is the crest of the Singalila
range - and possibly presents the most excellent vision of Mt. Kanchendzonga
and Mt Everest - at the same time.
The word ‘Sandakphu’ means the 'Height of the Poison Plant', a straight
implication to the abundance of the venomous aconite plants. It is also
called the Paradise of Trekkers appropriately; that Sandakphu peak is
a vantage position from where one can enjoy four of the world's five highest
peaks - Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Lhotse in an incessant snow-clad
curve. Sandakphu has a marvelous splendor of magnolias, rhododendrons,
primulas and other sub-alpine flowers
Maneybhanjan,
at an altitude of 2134 m., is the entrance to the Sandakphu. Phalut or Falut (3600 m) is the second highest
peak of West Bengal. Part of the Singalila Ridge in the Himalayas, it
is situated at the border of West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal.
Mongpu
It is a small village under the Kurseong Sub-division. Nobel Laureate
Rabindranath Tagore came and lived here for the couple of years. The house
where he stayed is now a museum, where several private belongings of him
are conserved.
Accommodation
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and budget hotels in Siliguri in addition star categorize adjustment.
The variety of hotel packages presents the best of conveniences.
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