A tiny but bustling city in the Himalaya foothills of West Bengal - Kalimpong is at an altitude of 1250 meters. This bazaar city was originally a component of Bhutan but later on it had been taken over by the British and finally it grew to become a portion of West Bengal. Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, Churches and a personal library for the research of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, tradition etc.. This place also has the Sericulture centre as well as the orchid nurseries and of course the place supplies some gorgeous sights of the Himalayan variety. Though not all travellers check out this location which demands some interest. The journey from Darjeeling alongside the Teesta River is really fascinating.
The Thongsa Gompa or Bhutanese Monastery was set up in 1892. The Tharpa Gompa was set up in 1922 and belongs to the Yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa is 5 kms from the city and was established in 1970. This Gompa has impressive wall paintings in the prayer hall and a uncommon three dimensional mandala upstairs. Great view in the mountains might be taken from your Durpin Dara Hill.

Kalimpong has some of the very best Gladiolis and orchid producing nurseries. The flowers grown at these nurseries are exported to other countries together with towards the Northern metropolitan areas in India. The Regular and the Universal Nurseries also specialise in Cacti. The Sericulture Research Institute breads silkworms and silk is made here. Through the stands of bamboo you come to the Dr. Graham's Home this college is spread more than 193 hectares and homes 1300 students. The school was set up in 1900. The Nature Interpretation middle is functioning to conserve soil and forests of the region. It's some fine illustrations and demonstrations around the impact of human activity on the surroundings.

Kalimpong also offers some great items to become bought. The Kalimpong is popular for that tapestry bags and purses, copperware, scrolls and paintings from Dr Grahams residence. Outlets selling Tibetan Jewellery and art outcomes might be identified in the streets towards the east of Dambar Chowk.