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Type of Rooms |
Rate Per Day |
Facilities Available |
| Non AC Ordinary Double Bed Room* |
250/- |
Tariff on EP basis. Restaurant, Attached Bathroom, Geyser, Cable TV, Intercom, etc.
Extra Bed Rs.150/-
Off-Season Discount 25%-50%
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| Non AC Standard Double Bed Room |
300/- |
| Non AC Deluxe Double Bed Room |
450/- |
| Non AC Ordinary Triple Bed Room* |
500/- |
| Non AC Deluxe Triple Bed Room |
700/- |
| Non AC Standard 4 Bedded Room |
750/- |
| Non AC Standard 6 Bedded Room |
800/- |
HIMALAYAN HOTEL
Situated on Upper Cart Rd, is the best place to stay in Kalimpong. It is the beautiful former home of David MacDonald, who wrote Twenty Years in Tibet and Land of the Lamas. The hotel is still in the MacDonald family, now run by Tim (David's grandson) and Neelam MacDonald. They are most welcoming hosts, and can arrange walks in the neighbourhood, picnics and bird-watching trips. Singles/doubles with all meals are available. The food is excellent and the chocolate cake served at tea time is surely the best on the subcontinent. The hotel is surrounded by superb gardens looking across to the peaks of Kanchenjunga.
HOTEL SILVER OAKS
It is a characterless modern hotel with pleasant views and comfortable rooms with excellent meals. It's close to the centre, 100m from the post office.
OASIS (Budget Hotel)
1 Min. From Zeep/Bus Stand
MUNAL LODGE (Budget Hotel)
Melli Road (5 Min Walking From Zeep/Bus Stand)
HOTEL CHIMAL (Budget Hotel)
HOTEL GARDEN-REACH (Budget Hotel)
PARK HOTEL
THE SOOD'S GARDEN RETREAT
Places to visit in and around Kalimpong:
The MacFarlane Church: a testimony of the Scottish missionaries’ influence and a monument of Kalimpong’s diverse history, Dr. Graham’s Home, which was founded in 1880 by Dr. John A. Graham, is a sprawling educational institution built on Deolo Hill north of the main township. It stands testimony to Kalimpong’s European influence. It has its own dairy, bakery, poultry farm and vegetable gardens. It is a fitting example of community life, an enthralling experience indeed.
Durpin Dara: an observatory point from where a truly spectacular view of the Himalaya can be enjoyed. This along with the panoramic view of the Teesta and Relli rivers, and the plains far below, provide visitors with a memorable sight. The many flowers nurseries in Kalimpong are known for the diversity of Himalayan flora they house, most of which are exported. For those with an interest in floriculture, a trip to a few of these nurseries is worthwhile.
Zong Dhog Palri Fo Brang monastery: situated near Durpin Dara is another attraction of the area. Tharpa Choeling monastery, built in 1937, belongs to the yellow hut sect of lamas and is another must see. It is situated on Tirpai hill, about 2 km from the main town.
Pedong monastery: built around 1837, is of Bhutanese origin, while a kilometer away is the historical Bhutanese fort of Damsang, an important landmark of the area before the main town of Kalimpong came into prominence. Thongsa monastery is also of Bhutanese origin and was built around 1692, making it the oldest monastery in the region.
Kalimpong Arts & Craft Center: founded in 1897 by Mrs. Graham, is a thriving center where carpet weaving, dyeing, painting, tailoring, leather craft and carpentry are taught, besides promoting the work of local artisans and craftsmen. The Gouripur House, a summer retreat of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, is where he penned many unforgettable poems.
Deolo Hill : one of the numerous hill destinations that warrant a visit. A perfect picnic spot replete with a splendid tourist lodge, run by the Department of Tourism, DGHC. A stay here is definitely recommended as the early morning view of the sun lighting up the Khangchendzonga massif is a marvelous example of nature at her best, a heart stopping sight indeed.
Mangal Dham Mandir:Sprawling over an area of two acres and built in 1993, Mangal Dham is considered to be one of the most splendid temples in India. It is the ground floor of the Dham, where lies the "samadhi" of their revered Guruji. The prayer hall is on the top floor, where the idol of Raj Shyamaji is found, flanked on either side by the Revered Prannath and Shri 108 Guru Mangaldasji. Both the sides of the prayer hall has a vivid picturesque story of Nijanandacharya Shri Devchandraji, meeting Lord Krishna, Rev. Prannathji blessing the brave Bundela Chhatrasal Maharaj and other scenes from the Krishna Leela.
Parnami Mandir
Tharpa Choling Monastery : a repository of old scriptures, and documents.
Thongsa (Bhutan) Monastery: the oldestmonastery in the area.
Dharmodaya Vihar: a Nepalese Buddhist temple.
Swiss Dairy
Central Sericulture & Flower Nurseries
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