About
A laid-back hill town at 1,250m near Darjeeling, famous for orchid nurseries, Buddhist monasteries, and uninterrupted Kanchenjunga views — far quieter than its noisy neighbour.
Must-see highlights
Deolo Hill viewpoint
Morgan House (colonial)
Durpin Monastery
Tharpa Choling Monastery
Mangal Dham temple
Cactus Nursery
Orchid nurseries
St. Theresa's Church
Himalayan sunset from Deolo
Teesta–Rangit confluence (8km)
Lava & Loleygaon day-trip
Flower nursery market
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Jalpaiguri (NJP) 75km · Bagdogra (IXB) 80km
Nearby attractions
Durpin MonasteryDeolo HillCactus NurseryHanuman Tok
How to get here
NJP → Kalimpong
shared_jeep · 3h
₹300
approx.
Bagdogra → Kalimpong
cab · 2.5h
₹3,000
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – May, September – November
Nearest Transport
New Jalpaiguri (NJP)75 km
Bagdogra (IXB)80 km
Stay Options
budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night
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