| KALIMPONG |
Nestled in the Shiwalik hills, the hill station of "the Raj", Kalimpong has a spectacular backdrop of towering snow capped peaks. It is the headquarters of Kalimpong subdivision which is a part of Darjeeling district. This exotic location with beautiful people and enchanting atmosphere, mesmerize its visitors. The town is also well known for its superb hospitality that it extends to its guests. The word Kalimpong means the stronghold of the King’s minister. The people of the hilly region also call it ‘Kalibong’. For 155 years, this fascinating town was under the rule of Bhutan and then it was annexed by Britishers. The tourist would find a beautiful blend of people of different religions. Churches, gumpas, monks, missionaries and temples coexist in a jovial society. Kalimpong welcomes all its visitors and offers them Orchids, Flowers, exotic flora and above all the panorama of snows.
The nearest airport to Kalimpong is Bagdogra which is around 80 kilometers. Jet Airways and Indian Airlines are the local airlines. The visitors can also choose to go to Gangtok, Siliguri or Darjeeling which is well connected to Kalimpong by road. The railway station at New Jalpaiguri is the nearest Railhead, around 77 kilometers from Kalimpong. For the local transportations, Tourist mini coaches, tourist cars and taxis are easily available. Foreigners should carry an Indian visa with them while traveling to Kalimpong. The visitors can pick from a varied range of budget hotels in Kalimpong to Luxury hotels in Kalimpong. The well-furnished hotel rooms in Kalimpong offers best of facilities and comforts. Holumba Haven, Hotel Tres Kalimpong, Hotel Kalimpong Park, Gurudongma House, Kalimpong Park Hotel, The Himalayan Hotel are some of the hotels in Kalimpong which provides best accommodation facilities.
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| DARJEELING |
also known as the Queen of the Himalayas is located in West Bengal. This striking hill station is situated at an elevation of 6,982 ft (2,128 m). Autumn, summer, winter, monsoons and the springs are the five distinct seasons of Darjeeling. The hill station is famous for the tea industry and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Tourism and Tea industry contributes most to the economy of the hill station. The British style school in Darjeeling attracts tourist from all over the India and also from the neighboring countries.
This internationally famous hill station is easily reachable by Darjeeling "Toy Train" from Siliguri or by Hill Cart Road. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the second railway in the world to be declared as World Heirtage Site by UNESCO. Darjeeling is well connected with Kalimpong, Gangtok and Kurseong by bus services. Bagdogra is the nearest airport, around 93 kilometers from Darjeeling. Jet airways, Indian Airlines and Air Deccan are the major airlines that connect with main cities like Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
This wonderland offers wonderful locales and charm which allures thousands of tourists. The visitors get mesmerized by the stunning view of Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest and also take care of the accommodation need of the visitors. Hotels in Darjeeling charm their visitors with the majestic and comfortable stay amidst serene environment and beautiful climate. The hotels in Darjeeling offer best of amenities which varies with the categories of hotels. The hotels will vary from budget hotels in Darjeeling and to Heritage hotels in Darjeeling. These hotels bring the flavor of alluring hill station right at the doorstep of the guests. |
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