Kalimpong
A beautiful hill town in North Bengal which can be reached from either Siliguri
or Darjeeling. KALIMPONG means king minister strong hold a Bhutanese word. It
is also called Kalimpong in local dialect meaning "black spur". As per Lepchas
Kalimpong means ridge where we play It is said that these local tribesmen used
to organise field sports while not engaged in agricultural pursuit hence the
name.

Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres, it enjoys temperate climate throughout
the year. Somewhat secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling
umbrella, Kalimptries, orchid nurseries, a sericulture centre and Dr. Graham
Home, a large sprawling school set up in 1900 for educating the children of tea
workers.

Communication
Kalimpong is connected to all the major cities of India by Air, Rail and Road.

AIR : The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is 80 kms from Kalimpong.

RAIL : The nearest railway stations are Siliguri Junction & New Jalpaiguri
Railway Station.

ROAD : Kalimpong is connected to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road
through buses, jeeps and private taxis