Kalimpong district

Understand

Talk Nepali is the main language spoken in Kalimpong. However, as the state's official language, Bengali is also understood in the region.

Visitor information Official websites:

Kalimpong District Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Kalimpong Police

Getting there

By train Kalimpong is the only district of West Bengal not served by any rail service. Sevoke in Darjeeling is the nearest railhead to Kalimpong, and NH 10 up to Teesta Bazaar is the easiest way to get here from Sevoke.

By car There are multiple roads from Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts that lead to Kalimpong. NH 10 up to Teesta Bazaar is the easiest way to get here from Siliguri, and SH 12 is useful if you come from Darjeeling town. You can also take NH 717A if you come from Malbazar. Areas around Jhalong are accessible only from Malbazar by taking a left spur road from NH 7 in the middle of the Chapramari forest.

Do

Paragliding is available in Kalimpong providing breathtaking views of the mountainous landscape. Every city has parks that are well equipped with recreational types of equipment.