Places Of Interest:
DR. GRAHAM’S HOMES
A unique educational institution, started
in 1900 by Dr. John Anderson Graham, a Missionary, with six orphans, the school, situated
in a 500 acre estate on the slopes of Kalimpong’s highest hill, Dealo, has today a
strength of well over 700 boys and girls who are accommodated in small cottages in a
picturesque set-up. It has its own diary, poultry and bakery and every year in the month
of May the school organises "MAYFAIR". A day’s visit there can be
enthralling.
DURPIN DARA
It is the highest point in Kalimpong accessible by car. It offers a
breath-taking view of the plains and the mighty Teesta.
GAURIPUR HOUSE
(Now Co-operative Training Institute)
Situated about 2 km from the town centre on the way to Durpin Dara,
Gauripur House was one of the favourite haunts of Poet Rabindranath Tagore. He stayed
there on his many visits to Kalimpong.
KALIMPONG MARKET
Your visit to Kalimpong won’t be complete unless you spend several
hours or better still, several days at the two Kalimpong bazars, one on the Main Road, the
other near the 10th mile. It is a unique experience to see villagers turning up
in their local costume at the bazars on weekly market days to sell their farm products.
KALIBARI
Kalibari is about 2 km from town Huge statue of Goddess Kali, the main
deity of this temple.
7TH MILE VIEW POINT
3 km from the town on the way to Teesta Bazar. A panoramic view of
Teesta Rangeet Valley can be seen from here.
FLOWER NURSERIES
Kalimpong is famous for its nurseries which export exotic flowers like
Amaryllis LiLies, Anthuriums, Roses, Gerbera, dahlias, gladiolas as well as Orchids and
Cacti. Some important nurseries are : Brindaban Garden Nursery, Ganesh Mani Pradhan
Nursery, L.B. Pradhan Nursery, Pinewood Nursery, Standard Nursery, Shangrila Garden
Nursery, Twin Brothers Nursery, Universal Nursery and others.
THONGSHA GUMPHA
1 km from town. Situated at 10th mile this monastery of
Bhutanese origin is built in the year 1630 and it is the oldest monastery in this region.
THARPA CHOLING MONASTERY
It is situated at Tirpai Hill and built around 1937 belongs to Gelupka
Sect to which the present Dalai Lama belongs.
MANGALDHAM
This recently constructed place of worship is a marvellous piece of
architecture.
ZONG DOG PALRI FO-BRANG MONASTERY
This is a fairly new monastery located in Durpin Dara. One can get a
panoramic view of the town and surrounding from this monastery.
PEDONG MONASTERY
26 Km from Kalimpong and was established in 1837.
EXCURSION & PICNIC SPOTS
