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The list of things to do in Kalimpong is slanted towards the outdoors. After you visit the Thonga Gompa which is the oldest monastery here, go for long walks in the scenic surroundings of this lovely little hill town. Trek in the pine forest, relax with a picnic lunch or visit the nearby nurseries to see the orchids and other flowers in bloom. Have a meal of Tibetan momos, buy some thangkas to take back home and of course how can you forget the cheese that Kalimpong is so well known for.
Kalimpong calls!
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Kalimpong sightseeing options are limited. You can roam around town or do trekking.
The Thongsa Gompa is approximately a km from town and is the oldest monastery in the region.
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Shops in Kalimpong have a wide variety of traditional handicrafts making it a paradise for souvenir collectors.
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Most people come to this hill station for a quiet time and they find it. If you are looking for some fun-filled activities in Kalimpong then you have the opportunity to trek through the lush green pine covered hills and through tea gardens.
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Tourists to Kalimpong usually travel to Lava. This place near Kalimpong is just 32 Kms away and is favourite amongst trekkers, as it is the starting point for a trek to the Neora National Park.
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In Kalimpong you will find many wayside stalls offering delicious momos, noodle soup (Thukpa) and other local 'fast food' delicacies.
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The list of events in Kalimpong is limited except for the annual flower festival that takes place in the month of October.
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