Kalimpong is one of the oldest towns in the hills and one can easily understand that if they visit the place which is filled by markets selling various kind of goods. It has also got a stadium right at the middle of the city. Among the places to visit are the orange gardens and flower valleys.
Those who love the peace and quiteness of the mountains will find kalimpong a little congested. However there is a better option of spending the night in Dehlo or Delo which is about 20 km up from main town of kalimpong. It has got a resort and is absolutely a lovely place to visit. I would suggest everyone atleast visit the place once if not stay. The entire kalimpong city can be seen from the hill top of Delo. One can also go for Rangpo taking this route.
How to Visit
One has to take a train from Kolkata and reach New Jalpaiguri station in Siliguri from where car hiring facility is available. The other option to reach Siliguri is by flight to Bagdogra.
Besides hire cars, bus facility is also available. The hotels can also arrange for cars.
Travel Tips
Those who love the peace and quiteness of the mountains will find kalimpong a little congested. However there is a better option of spending the night in Dehlo or Delo which is about 20 km up from main town of kalimpong. It has got a resort and is absolutely a lovely place to visit. I would suggest everyone atleast visit the place once if not stay. The entire kalimpong city can be seen from the hill top of Delo. One can also go for Rangpo taking this route.
How to Visit
One has to take a train from Kolkata and reach New Jalpaiguri station in Siliguri from where car hiring facility is available. The other option to reach Siliguri is by flight to Bagdogra.
Besides hire cars, bus facility is also available. The hotels can also arrange for cars.
Travel Tips
- The roads have sharp bends and are through the hills escalating from one to another hill. Thus, it is always better to travel in hardy cars like jeeps and the like.
- One should also carry medicines for road sickness.
- Have light meals while you are travelling and carry minimum luggage with enough warm clothes as you never know when the climate changes.
Author: Jayanti
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