Kalimpong is a hill station (a hill town) nestled in the Shiwalik Hills (or Lower Himalaya) in the Indian state of West Bengal . It is located at an average elevation of 1,247 m (4,100 feet ). |
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Language Spoken:
Nepali, Hindi, Bengali, English
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Weather:
Summer (Mar to Jun 15°C -25°C)
Monsoons (Jul to Aug) Rainfall:
Average Annual 2030 mm (80 inches)
Autumn & Winter (Sep to Feb 7°C -15°C) |
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Lodging:
Kalimpong has a wide variety of hotels ranging from luxury to moderately priced. |
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By Air: Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (80 kms) 3 hours drive.
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| By Rail: The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (80 kms) 3 hours drive which is well connected to all parts of India . |
| By Road: 66 kms from Siliguri under 3 hours, 50 kms from Darjeeling 3 hours drive and 79 kms from Gangtok , Sikkim under 4 hours drive. |
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