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| Sunset Captured in Kalimpong |
Kalimpong is one place
you visit if nothing to relax & laze but then in such a beautiful
place can one just laze around indoors- No Ways! In your own time and
leisurely the places you can visit are plentiful, here is a small
list for you.
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| Deolo |
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| Deolo |
Deolo Hill: The highest
point in Kalimpong, Deolo is one the most visited places both by
locals and tourists. It offers the most scenic view of Kalimpong
town, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Relli Valley on one
side and the Teesta River
on the other side. One place to visit if nothing to gaze beauty and
relax lazily.
Dr Grahams Home:
Originally started with an aim of providing a home for the abandoned
and orphaned
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| Dr. Grahams Home |
Anglo-Indian children of both sexes by Late Reverend Dr. John
Anderson Graham in 1900. Spread over 500 acres of land with school
cottages, charity hospital, swimming pool, chapel, the farm,
workshop, bakery, central kitchen and park cater to the need of over
1500 students . Today children of all communities are admitted here.
A tour on foot of this prestigious institute is a must as it would be
the most fascinating experience of its sheer beauty and the European
architecture.
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| SUMI |
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| SUMI |
Scottish Universities
Mission Institution (SUMI or SUM Institution): The oldest school in
Kalimpong
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| Mac Farlen Church |
celebrated its 125th year in 2011. Though started as a
teachers training and catechists training school and later
amalgamated with regular school. This institute has come a long way
in shaping many lives of the people of Kalimpong and surrounding
areas. The school prides just not in academics but for its overall
activities in shaping lives, one of the best pipe and drums band in
the region. Visit the place just to respect the toil and sweat of
people who has made this beautiful town what it is today.
Mac Farlen Church:
Built in 1890 by the Scottish Missionary is a landmark of Kalimpong.
The sheer beauty of its location and architecture makes it a must
visit location of Kalimpong. Located in Chotta Bhalukhop is a
wonderful walk to take as it not only burns few calories of yours but
gives you an opportunity to mingle and enjoy the local flavour.
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| Morgan House |
Morgan House: A visual
delight as many have describbed this heritage of Kalimpong. History
has it that from film stars like Nargis and Kishore Kumar spent
quality time here in Morgan House and its manicured lawn and garden.
This heritage is indeed a beauty not only architecturally but the
ambiance and of course its location, a must visit for all. If you are
lucky enough you could now stay at the Morgan House Tourist Lodge
under West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
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| Morgan House |
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