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Visit Kalimpong, India

Visit Kalimpong, India

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Continuing north through forested hills you arrive in Kalimpong, where ancient Buddhist monasteries, including Thonga Gompa, dot the landscape.

School of Tibetan Medicine, Ringkinpong Monastery

Different branches of Buddhism have established themselves here on ancient trade routes, while the School of Tibetan Medicine at the Ringkinpong Monastery is the only one of its kind outside Tibet.

The market

On a more worldly level, the town market draws farmers down from their mountain homes to sell their produce and herbal medicines.

Visit nurseries

The climate is ideal for growing orchids, gladioli and dahlias and the local nurseries make an interesting visit.

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Suggested itinerary featuring Kalimpong

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Kalimpong, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    • Market, Kalimpong
      Market, Kalimpong
    • Countryside around Kalimpong
      Countryside around Kalimpong
    • Tharpa Choling Monastery
      Tharpa Choling Monastery
    • Prayer wheels, Kalimpong
      Prayer wheels, Kalimpong

    Our expert guides to exploring Kalimpong

    Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Kalimpong, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Kalimpong at its best.

    • Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats
      View from Leti, Almora

      Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats

      Walking in India: on foot through the Himalaya & the Western Ghats

      Exploring India on foot, you pass through remote villages, stop for tea with local people and stumble upon hidden temples. Our India specialists suggest routes through the hills of the Western Ghats, tea plantations of Darjeeling and foothills of the western Himalaya.

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    Accommodation choices for Kalimpong

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kalimpong. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.