Kalimpong

Kalimpong has for long been in the shadows of its better known big brother – Darjeeling. Situated between the Deolo and Durbindra Hills at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, the landscape of this famous hill station in the state of West Bengal is a feast for one's eyes.
51 km east of Darjeeling and at an altitude of 1250 metres, Kalimpong is a blaze of colour throughout the year thanks to the richness of its breathtaking flora. Apart from being a place to head to escape the heat of the plains, Kalimpong is the reminiscent of an English town, with faded, elegant buildings evocative of another era.

Fact & figures

Temperature:	Summer: 27-10.2C Winter: 11-4.2 C
Best Season :	Throughout the year
Clothing :	Tropical in summer and heavy woolen
Languages spoken :	Tamil, English, Hindi and Sourashtran
STD Code :	03552
Tourist Office:	West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation, 3/2, B.B.D.Bag (East), Kolkata-700 001, Tel: 2248-5917.)