In
2013, we visited a very beautiful and small hill station, Kalimpong. It is
located in the state of West Bengal. We went to New Jalpaiguri from Kolkata by
train, and from there hired a cab to Kalimpong. On our way, we saw a bridge
famously called Coronation bridge.
Holumba Haven, is the resort, we stayed in. The resort is beautiful and in amidst of nature. On a clear morning, one can even view the beautiful Mount Kachenjunga from the resort.
Our exploration of Kalimpong began with a visit to the Pineview Nursery (a Cactus nursery). The nursery was full of exotic Cactus collection.
We could see a stunning view of Kalimpong from the nursery.
Kalimpong is basically located in a ridge which connects two hills – Deolo and Durpin.At the top of Durpin hill, is the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery. It was pious and peaceful inside the monastery. We also saw the spectacular view of Kalimpong from the monastery.
Next stop was the Watershed View Point. This surely is the most picturesque golf course I have ever seen.
Dr. Graham’s Homes, one of the tourist spot, is a school established in 1900 by Dr. Anderson Graham. It is spread over 500 acres.
The most stunning and attractive place in Kalimpong is the Deolo hill. The views from Deolo hill are spectacular.
We also saw a Hanuman temple and a Buddha temple.
The last spot, we explored in Kalimpong was Triveni (The confluence of river Teesta and river Rangeet). Both are the major rivers of Sikkim. The confluence really gives a stunning view. The surrounding area is also eye-catching.
Teesta river is famous for its white water river rafting. Though, we didn’t go for rafting, we got some beautiful pictures of it from the Teesta bridge.
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| Coronation Bridge |
Holumba Haven, is the resort, we stayed in. The resort is beautiful and in amidst of nature. On a clear morning, one can even view the beautiful Mount Kachenjunga from the resort.
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| Holumba Haven |
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| Resort- Holumba Haven |
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| View of Snow-Capped Mount Kachenjunga |
Our exploration of Kalimpong began with a visit to the Pineview Nursery (a Cactus nursery). The nursery was full of exotic Cactus collection.
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| Cactus at Pineview Nursery |
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| Cactus at Pineview Nursery |
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| At Pineview Nursery |
We could see a stunning view of Kalimpong from the nursery.
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| View of the surrounding areas |
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| View of Kalimpong |
Kalimpong is basically located in a ridge which connects two hills – Deolo and Durpin.At the top of Durpin hill, is the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery. It was pious and peaceful inside the monastery. We also saw the spectacular view of Kalimpong from the monastery.
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| View from the Monastery |
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| Monastery |
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| Inside the Monastery |
Next stop was the Watershed View Point. This surely is the most picturesque golf course I have ever seen.
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| Golf Course |
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| Golf Course |
Dr. Graham’s Homes, one of the tourist spot, is a school established in 1900 by Dr. Anderson Graham. It is spread over 500 acres.
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| At Dr. Graham's Homes |
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| At Dr. Graham's Homes |
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| A Church at Dr. Graham's Homes |
The most stunning and attractive place in Kalimpong is the Deolo hill. The views from Deolo hill are spectacular.
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| At Deolo Hill |
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| Deolo Hill |
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| Spectacular View of river Teesta |
We also saw a Hanuman temple and a Buddha temple.
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| Hanuman Temple |
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| Buddha Temple |
The last spot, we explored in Kalimpong was Triveni (The confluence of river Teesta and river Rangeet). Both are the major rivers of Sikkim. The confluence really gives a stunning view. The surrounding area is also eye-catching.
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| Triveni |
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| Confluence of Teesta and Rangeet |
Teesta river is famous for its white water river rafting. Though, we didn’t go for rafting, we got some beautiful pictures of it from the Teesta bridge.
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| Teesta River from Teesta Bridge |
