Kalimpong

Like the other hill towns in the district of West Bengal, Kalimpong bears a name historical significance. A "Kaleon" was a high official of the Bhutanese Taja and "pong" means area or stronghold. These two descriptive words are the origin from which the name Kalimpong has been derived. Situated about 45 miles from Darjeeling, Kalimpong commands impressive views of the eastern Himalayan range, including Kanchenjunga. The monasteries here date back to 1836 A.D. that tells a fascinating story not only of history gut also about the local art and culture. A land of stupendous dimensions colorful, exotic, modern India meets the expectations of every type of tourists. With a varied topography, picturesque valleys, high mountain peaks and cascading rivers, India never ceases to surprise tourists with its kaleidoscopic attractions. The pomp and pageantry of India's festivals and local fairs are matched by the warm smiles. The shopping scene in India is a tri through centuries embracing old traditional crafts and artistic skills. A land for recreation, adventure and business, India is an interesting amalgamation of tradition.