KALIMPONG

At an altitude of 1250m, Kalimpong's location is ideal for a pleasant, relaxed getaway. Its clement weather has made Kalimpong's orchids and gladiole well renowned. Up to the early 1700s, the Kalimpong area was part of the Sikkim raja's domain. In the early 18th century, the Bhutan king also took it over. In 1865, after the Anglo-Bhutan War, it was annexed to Darjeeling. Scottish Missionaries came here in the late 1800s. The town thrived as a wool trading center with Tibet till 1950s. Today it's a quiet hill resort and a haven for retired people.

Hidden among the lap of east Himalayan Mahabharat mountain range, Kalimpong is a lesser known pristine, serene, and heavenly like cool place for a weekend holidays. Recently added aggressively, it is like a feather in the crown of West Bengal Tourism. Mountains clad with lush green vegetation, cool breezy air, sparkling waterfalls, sloppy tea gardens, and innumerable varieties of orchid and cactus - Kalimpong is a perfect place for weekend breakup to relax and rejuvenate from the hustle and bustle of city life.