A little but bustling town in the Himalaya foothills of West Bengal - Kalimpong is at an altitude of 1250 meters. This bazaar town was originally a part of Bhutan but later on it was taken more than with the British and finally it became a component of West Bengal. Kalimpong is popular because of its monasteries, Churches plus a non-public library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, tradition etc.. This spot also has the Sericulture centre and also the orchid nurseries and of course the place offers some gorgeous sights from the Himalayan variety. Though not all travellers go to this spot which demands some attention. The journey from Darjeeling alongside the Teesta River is very intriguing.
The Thongsa Gompa or Bhutanese Monastery was established in 1892. The Tharpa Gompa was founded in 1922 and belongs to the Yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Zong Canine Palri Fo-Brang Gompa is 5 kms in the town and was established in 1970. This Gompa has impressive wall paintings inside the prayer hall as well as a uncommon 3 dimensional mandala upstairs. Great view of the mountains can be taken through the Durpin Dara Hill.

Kalimpong has many of the best Gladiolis and orchid creating nurseries. The flowers grown at these nurseries are exported to other nations along with to the Northern cities in India. The Standard and also the Universal Nurseries also specialise in Cacti. The Sericulture Study Institute breads silkworms and silk is made right here. By means of the stands of bamboo you come towards the Dr. Graham's Property this college is spread over 193 hectares and houses 1300 college students. The college was established in 1900. The Nature Interpretation middle is functioning to conserve soil and forests in the region. It's some high-quality illustrations and demonstrations on the effect of human exercise on he surroundings.

Kalimpong also gives some good objects to become purchased. The Kalimpong is renowned for the tapestry bags and purses, copperware, scrolls and paintings from Dr Grahams home. Retailers selling Tibetan Jewellery and artwork outcomes may be discovered inside the streets towards the east of Dambar Chowk.