Price
Duration
2Nights
Tour Type
Hiking
Review
Overview
Kalimpong is an east Indian hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River, it’s home to colonial-era buildings like MacFarlane Memorial Church, named after a Scottish missionary. South, the hilltop Durpin Monastery, or Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, contains sacred Buddhist scriptures. Deolo Park has landscaped gardens and offers views of the town and surrounding hills.
Tour Itinerary :
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DAY 1: IXB/NJP/Siliguri to KalimpongAfter being received at IXB/NJP/Siliguri, proceed to Kalimpong (4125 ft) which is 70 km away and takes 3 hours approximately.After reaching Kalimpong, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay.
- DAY 2: Kalimpong City Tour
Start for Kalimpong city tour (08:30 to 3:30),covering Deolo Hill, Science Centre, Hanuman Temple, Pine View Cactus Nursery, Golf Course and Durpin Monastery. Over night stay at Kalimpong.
- DAY 3: Kalimpong to IXB/NJP/Siliguri
Proceed from Kalimpong to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/NJP (Railway Station)/Siliguri (for onward journey (70 KM drive/3 Hours approx).
Know Before You Go
- ID Proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and upon arrival. PAN Card will not be considered as a valid identity proof.
- Please note that the driver might turn off the vehicle’s ACs while driving in hilly areas to optimise engine performance.
- It is recommended that you always carry an umbrella and warm clothes to avoid unexpected rainfall and temperature drops.
- Please note that necessary permits will be required to enter restricted areas.
- Carry back all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags, etc. These must be disposed of in municipal dustbins only.
- Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph of local people.
