Kalimpong is an east Indian hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River, it’s home to colonial-era buildings like MacFarlane Memorial Church, named after a Scottish missionary. South, the hilltop Durpin Monastery, or Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, contains sacred Buddhist scriptures. Deolo Park has landscaped gardens and offers views of the town and surrounding hills.
When to visit: Kalimpong has a warm and temperate climate, with temperatures peaking from May–Sep and heavy monsoon rainfall Jun–Sep. Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild to cool, and dry. Colorful celebrations take place at Durpin Monastery during Losar (Feb/Mar), the Tibetan New Year.
