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A calm & quiet hill station situated at an altitude of 1,250 metres is to the east of Darjeeling Town. This small hill station is scattered over an area of 10.6 sq. km. Nestling in the lush green mid ranges of the Himalayas, this hill station of "the Raj", has an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks. This exotic town of beautiful people, mystical and enchanting, with a rare ethnic blend of hill people, has a tradition of hospitality from the days of the mule caravans of old. It was ruled by Bhutan for 155 years, and was annexed by the British only in 1865 after Anglo-Bhutan war, after which it flourished as a centre of wool trade with Tibet. In 1916, Kalimpong became a part of Darjeeling .The place is famous for its Monasteries, orchids and flower nurseries.
Around Kalimpong
Lava, a small Himalayan village, situated at a height of 1,551 metres and at a distance of 32km from Kalimpong remains hidden in the mist and cloud almost throughout the year . The Neora Valley National Park in the backdrop makes the place more interesting. The place is the house of Himalayan Medicinal Plants.
Loleygaon, a village under social development scheme lies at a distance of 24 km from Lava. The place is reachable along the serpentine slopes adorned with towering Dhupi & Cypress forests. The beautiful sunset from Jhandidara and a gentle walk amidst the Heritage Forest, will soak your soul in the nature.
Rishap, a virgin paradise on the lap of Himalaya, perching at an altitude of 2576m, is 10km drive from Lava. The land can be reached by a gentle trek of 4km through pine and spruce tree. The place gives a 360 degree view of the Eastern Himalayan range.
Bindu, the last hamlet of West Bengal, situated on the bank of river Jaldhaka. The valley is encircled by the hills of Bhutan and India, gives a rare glimpse of the natural beauty all over the valley.
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