Kalimpong, Hill municipality in West Bengal, India
The municipality stretches along a ridge at 1,247 meters elevation, overlooking the Teesta River and surrounded by mountains of the Eastern Himalayas.
The British administration developed this area after the Anglo-Bhutan War of 1864, establishing it as an alternative administrative center to Darjeeling.
The population includes Nepali, Lepcha, Bhutia, and Tibetan communities, each maintaining their traditional festivals, languages, and religious practices throughout the year.
Visitors can reach Kalimpong via National Highway 10 from Siliguri, with regular bus services and private taxis operating between major regional destinations.
The municipality maintains numerous flower nurseries specializing in orchid cultivation, contributing significantly to India's flower export industry.
Location: Kalimpong subdivision
Elevation above the sea: 1,247 m
GPS coordinates: 27.06000,88.47000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41
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