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Visiting the eastern frontiers II

   Kalimpong:- 
      We were not feeling like to leave Darjeeling, but our driver come guide suggested us that if you stay here another few days then you will get bored hence better pack your bags so that we can move ahead to Kalimpong. We packed our bags obediently and started for our destination.
  Frankly speaking before planning our tour, I wasn't aware of the name of this town. I was not willing to include that town in our list but it was the only town which was feasible and suitable on our route. Similar to Darjeeling, Kalimpong also lies in a Indian state of West Bengal. This town is of moderate and pleasant climate. After reaching the town I found this small town very calm quiet.  I did not find much interesting things in the town. There was a private garden of cactus, numerous types of cactus were present there, I was watching some of them first time in my life. We got bored of them very soon and left the garden and visited the 'Zang Dhok Palri Phodang' monastery. It was fourth monastery we were visiting on our entire tour. I did not find any other attraction in the town apart from natural beauty and long ranges of Himalayas.

Jungle on a way to Kalimpong








Different types of Cactus


A church on a hill


Beautiful town of Kalimpong


Zang Dhok Palri Phodang' monastery


Buddhist monks giving warm welcome to their head priest
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  1. UnknownAugust 5, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Nice post. A sure treat for backpackers and trekkers, Kalimpong has something for every traveler. When it comes to accommodation, check out these hotels in Kalimpong offering basic facilities to their guests.

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