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Kalimpong as seen from Sindebong

In the previous blog I just gave you a hint about this amazing place of Kalimpong and I have had many complaining that it was too short and ended abruptly. Well the intention was to create more curiosity about this awesome travel destination that is one of its kind. Thanks to all who follow Escape Enchanted.

Teesta Bazaar

How to reach Kalimpong? The only way one can reach Kalimpong is by road as the closest airport is approximately 78 km away at Bagdogra and the railway station is New Jalpiguri approximately 71 km away. From both the airport and the railway station one would have to travel either by hired cab or shared jeep (suv) or bus, shared jeeps or bus is available from Siliguri (approx. 66 km). Another option or rather for the people who do come for the regular visit and happen to hit Darjeeling first it is again a road trip of approx. 49 km.

Kalimpong motorstand

The Journey! The journey to Kalimpong is a fascinating one no matter where you travelling from be it the airport or the railway station, as all travel is over NH31 thru Sevoke, Kalijhora and Teesta Bazar. If one is coming from Darjeeling it is thru Ghoom, Jorebungalow, Tukdah, Peshok and Teesta Bazar. Both are scenic and a treat in itself unless you travelling with many of the wannabes Schumacher. Here I would want to recommend to travel by bus not only for speed reason but you would be on a higher platform to enjoy the beauty of the journey more.

Though this journey should have come in earlier on Escape Enchanted, as this is a gateway to many getaways but then late better than never. Kalimpong a sub-division of Darjeeling District in West Bengal is a perfect travel destination in its own right and yes it is indeed a junction to some really cool getaways like Resi Khola, Lava & Lolegaon, Jelepa , Nathula Pass, Sillery Goan and many more.

Kalimpong at a height of 1250 metres plus overlooking the roaring Teesta on one side and the majestic Kangchenjunga and the Himalayan Range towering on the other. This town known mostly for its educational institutes like St. Augustine’s School, Dr. Graham’s Home, Rockvale Academy are just a few to name. Kalimpong for its altitude and location offers one of the best vacation destination for its perfect weather, which is never too hot nor is it chilling cold be it summer or winter. The weather at its coldest days does not go below 7 degrees centigrade and during the hottest summers it’s usually at 25 degrees centigrade at its peak, however the temperatures have risen as high as 35 degrees centigrade or above for a day or two (we are in the times of global warming) in a one off or two cases.

Well well well.. Welcome to the Journey!

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PC Birat Rai