A modest but bustling city in the Himalaya foothills of West Bengal- Kalimpong is at an altitude of 1250 meters. This bazaar city was initially a part of Bhutan but later on it was taken more than through the British and finally it grew to become a portion of West Bengal. Kalimpong is popular because of its monasteries, Churches as well as a non-public library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, lifestyle etc.. This location also has the Sericulture centre and the orchid nurseries and obviously the place supplies some gorgeous sights of the Himalayan variety. Though not all travellers go to this location which demands some attention. The journey from Darjeeling alongside the Teesta River is really fascinating.
The Thongsa Gompa or Bhutanese Monastery was established in 1892. The Tharpa Gompa was founded in 1922 and belongs towards the Yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa is five kms from your city and was established in 1970. This Gompa has extraordinary wall paintings within the prayer hall and a rare three dimensional mandala upstairs. Very good see from the mountains may be taken through the Durpin Dara Hill.

Kalimpong has a few of the ideal Gladiolis and orchid producing nurseries. The flowers grown at these nurseries are exported to other nations in addition to to the Northern cities in India. The Normal and also the Universal Nurseries also specialise in Cacti. The Sericulture Research Institute breads silkworms and silk is created here. Via the stands of bamboo you come to the Dr. Graham's House this college is distribute over 193 hectares and homes 1300 college students. The school was established in 1900. The Nature Interpretation middle is operating to conserve soil and forests in the region. It's got some good illustrations and demonstrations on the effect of human exercise on the environment.

Kalimpong also offers some very good products to be bought. The Kalimpong is popular for that tapestry bags and purses, copperware, scrolls and paintings from Dr Grahams residence. Shops selling Tibetan Jewellery and artwork results could be found within the streets to the east of Dambar Chowk.