Overview:
Kalimpong’s hill station can be the perfect destination for your next exquisite long weekend trip. The mesmerizing beauty of the place will overwhelm you. Bonding with the mother nature while exploring the historical monuments that are a symbol of the Buddhist and Tibetan cultures will offer you peace and help with your inner rejuvenation. Kalimpong is the perfect blend of natural beauty and man-made beauty reflected in the monasteries and churches’ architecture.
Day to Day Travel Slate:
Day1:
To reach Kalimpong, you have to arrive at the NJP Railway Station or the Bagdogra Airport and then take a 3hrs (76Kms) drive up to the destination.
The virgin hill station of Kalimpong with panoramic views is located in West Bengal. Along with a charismatic view of the Teesta Valley, Kalimpong is also well known for the Buddhist monasteries, Bhutanese history, and Tibetan handicrafts.
On arrival at Kalimpong, you will check-in to a hotel or a resort. Set up amidst nature, you can enjoy your stay at the resort while appreciating the natural beauty all around. You will have the rest of the day to yourself, spending on leisure. In the evening you can go out to the local market in a shopping spree. Enjoy your dinner and spend the night at the resort in Kalimpong.
Day2:
Wake up to a lovely new day with a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee along with an appetizing breakfast. Post that, proceed on a day-long tour around the hill town. While on the road, you will be amazed at the beauty of the place on every corner of the region. You will come across many antic shops selling local handicrafts from where you can get souvenirs worth buying.
Later explore the Forest Museum, Deolo Hill, Dr. Gaham’s home, the home of a famous Scottish reverend who helped and worked with the locals during the 20th Century. You will also visit the Durpin Monastery and the beautiful pine view nurseries of Mangaldham.
In the evening, after the tour around Kalimpong, you will come back to the resort to spend the night there.
Day3:
The next day after breakfast, you will be on your way back to NJP or Bagdogra to catch your ride back home with the lovely memories of this short trip.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation with all meals.
- Transportation.
- Parking Fees.
- Guided tour.
Exclusions:
- Airfare or Train fare
- All personal expenses and extra meals
- Packed drinking water and Alcoholic beverages
- Emergency medical expenses
- Medical and Travel Insurances
- Any other expenses not included in the inclusions