9 Free Things to do in Kalimpong That You Shouldn't Miss

May 29, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Kalimpong is a bustling bazaar town set among the rolling foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. Kalimpong has become an important tourist destination owing to its temperate climate and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. It is famous for its flower market, especially the wide array of orchids. Other attractions include Buddhist monasteries including the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang - known for its rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, churches, an excellent private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan language and culture. Kalimpong is home to Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje - 17th Karmapa. Kalimpong is also known for its traditional handicrafts.Although not many travellers bother to visit Kalimpong, there's enough here to keep you occupied for a couple of days, and for the energetic there's some good trekking and river-rafting in the river Teesta.
Restaurants in Kalimpong

1. Zong Dhog Palri Fo Brang Monastery

Durpin Hill, Kalimpong India
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Zong Dhog Palri Fo Brang Monastery

Reviewed By 132peman - Thimphu, Bhutan

Located at Durpin, a hillock/spur on the southern end of Kalimpong is a Buddhist monastery and school for young monks. To reach the monastery, you have to drive up a narrow path through a military camp. The monastery has 3 foors and offers great views of the town and surrounding hills.

2. Tharpa Choling Monastery

Off KD Pradhan Rd, Kalimpong India
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Tharpa Choling Monastery

3. Durpin Dara Hill

5 Km From Town, Kalimpong India +91 89060 65323
Excellent
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Durpin Dara Hill

Reviewed By debashreen2018

A big beautiful monastery is located on this hill. We went during prayer time and it was so peaceful experience. From the topmost floor of the monastery bird's eye view of the small town of kalimpong is just wonderful. According to local guide it was called "durbin" meaning binocular hill. Nowadays it's called durbin. One of the best attractions of kalimpong located very close to the town. Must visit when in kalimpong

4. Kalimpong Roman Catholic Church

Darjiling District, Kalimpong 734301 India
Excellent
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Kalimpong Roman Catholic Church

5. Thongsha Gumpha

RC Mintri Road, Kalimpong India
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

Thongsha Gumpha

Reviewed By 397helenel - Paris, France

We were pleased to discover such a beautiful place with such an extraordibary view. Too bad we didn't go for sunset. Very colorful temple

6. Dr Graham’s Home

Deolo Hill, Bursar Road, Kalimpong India http://www.drgrahamshomes.net/the-school-beyond.php
Excellent
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4.0 based on 105 reviews

Dr Graham’s Home

Reviewed By Nanakolkata

This extraordinary educational hub is situated on Deolo Hills on the eastern fringes of Kalimpong town and is more than hugred years old..Sprawl over nearly 500 acres of land. and has its own farmland, dairy, bakery, hospital and other departments of need. The area is calm, quite and beautiful for all.It is nearly 10Kms. from town and one can get a private transport to reach the place.A charitable institute get sponsorship from all over the world.

7. Hanuman Temple

Close to Deolo Hill, Kalimpong India
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4.0 based on 82 reviews

Hanuman Temple

Reviewed By Shubs24 - Pune, India

We visited this place around the afternoon time and just loved it. Very peaceful, views are amazing, the whole place is covered with different kinds of flora, there is a seating place available and the statue is also beautifully made. You can easily spend one to two hours enjoying the beauty around you. Definitely recommend visiting this place.

8. Mangal Dham

Relly Road, Kalimpong 734301 India +91 3552 255 891 http://www.mangaldham.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Mangal Dham

9. Lord Buddha Statue & Park

Near Deolo hill, Kalimpong India
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3.5 based on 31 reviews

Lord Buddha Statue & Park

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