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June 29th, 2008 | 
Author: Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit the place in summer is from March to mid June. In winter tourist can visit the place from mid September to December. The best time for the tourist for enjoying the mountain views is from Mid September to Mid December.
Places Of Interest
The MacFarlane Church
The church bears a testimony of the Scottish missionaries’ influence and is regarded as a monument of Kalimpong’s history, Dr. Graham’s Home.The foundation of the church was laid down by Dr. John A. Graham in the year 1880.The place also encompasses a sprawling educational institution built on Deolo Hill located at the north side of the main township.The church also has its own dairy, bakery, poultry farm and vegetable gardens.
Gompas
The Tharpa Choeling Gompa or Bhutanese Monastery, is the oldest monastery in the area which dates back to 1692.It is located down the hill. The monastery belongs to the Yellow Hat (Gelukpa) sect of Tibetan Buddhism.Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa was built in the mid-seventies at Durpin Dara Hill and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama. The place exhibits impressive wall paintings in the prayer room. The three-dimensional mandala upstairs also adds to the beauty.
Mangal Dham Mandir
Mangal Dham Mandir has a splendid look. It covers an area of two acres. The temple was built in the year 1993.In the ground floor of the Dham lies the samadhi of their revered Guruji. The prayer hall is located on the top floor it displays the idol of Raj Shyamaji. The idol of the Revered Prannath and Shri 108 Guru Mangaldasji is located on either side. The walls of the prayer hall exhibits a vivid picturesque story of Nijanandacharya Shri Devchandraji, meeting Lord
Krishna along with Rev. Prannathji blessing the brave Bundela Chhatrasal Maharaj and other scenes from the Krishna Leela.
Nature Interpretation Centre
The Nature Interpretation centre is located on Rinkingpong road. The centre has many well-organized dioramas, which shows the effects of human activity on the environment. The tourist can visit the centre from Friday to Wednesday from 10 am to 4 PM and admission to the centre is free.
Deolo Hill
Deolo Hill is among one of those hill which is worth visiting for the tourist worldwide. The place stand as a perfect picnic spot replete with a splendid tourist lodge.The lodge is managed by the Department of Tourism, DGHC. A stay here is definitely recommended as the early morning view of the sun lighting up the Khangchendzonga massif is a marvelous example of nature’s beauty.
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Kalimpong is a hill station located at the junction of Siliguri and Gangtok.The place is covered with dense forests consisting of golden oak along with rich undergrowth of moss and lichen which serves as cushions of russet-brown leaves.The name, Kalimpong, has been derived from three different origins.Firstly ,it stands for the place where tribals gathered to organize field sports, secondly, it got its name from the Bhutanese king’s minister’s stronghold and thirdly, it is named after Kaulim which is a fibrous plant found in abundance in this region.