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	Kalimpong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kalimpong is a hill station (a hill town) nestled in the Shiwalik Hills (or Lower Himalaya) in the Indian state of West Bengal.
		Kalimpong's proximity to the Nathula and Jelepla passes, offshoots of the ancient Silk Route, was an added advantage and it soon became an important trading outpost in the trade of furs, wools and food grains between India and Tibet.
		Kalimpong's municipality is in charge of the infrastructure of the town such as potable water and roads.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kalimpong (2617 words)

	Kalimpong
		Kalimpong produces 80% of India’s gladioli and is a significant orchid-growing area and it comes as no surprise that flowers are exported from here to many cities in northern India.
		Kalimpong's attractions include three Buddhist monasteries, spectacular churches, an excellent private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan language and culture, a sericulture centre and a fine view of the surrounding countryside.
		By Road: Kalimpong is approachable by roads from Siliguri (66kms), Darjeeling (51kms) and Gangtok (79 kms;Sikkim).
	www.wb.nic.in /westbg/kalimpong.html (633 words)

	Deki Lodge - Kalimpong, India
		Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, churches and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, culture etc. This place also has the Sericulture centre and the orchid nurseries, and of course the place provides some beautiful sights of the Himalayan range.
		Scenic and remote plateau, at an elevation of 1,400 metres, it is 80 kms from Kalimpong, and 45 kms from Lava.
		20 kms from Kalimpong on the highway to Siliguri, this ropeway was constructed by Christian missionaries to spread the gospel.
	www.geocities.com /dekilodge (1307 words)

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		Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, Churches, temples, monks and missionaries, Flowers, Orchids, exotic flora, old colonial bungalows, scenic view points, the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, culture, education centre and above all the panorama of snows.
		Kalimpong is also known for its tapestry bags and purses, copperware, scrolls and paintings from Dr Grahams house.
		Samco Ropeway : 20 kms from Kalimpong on the highway to Siliguri, this ropeway was constructed by Christian missionaries to spread the gospel.
	www.pigeontravels.com /india/darjeeling_sikkim_tour_packages/kalimpong_information.php (1279 words)

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		Kalimpong is 50 km from Darjeeling and 80 km from Gangtok.
		Kalimpong is connected to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road through buses, jeeps and private taxis.
		Kalimpong is known for its Nepalese cuisine and Tibetan dishes.
	www.hillstationsinindia.com /east-india-hill-stations/kalimponq.html (905 words)

	Kalimpong
		The vast rolling meadows covered with a riot of wild flowers, the sparkling brooks and rivulets meandering lazily by the terraced fields are a feast for one's eyes.
		Kalimpong is a blaze of colour throughout the year owing to the richness of its stunning flora.
		The MacFarlane Church: a testimony of the Scottish missionaries’ influence and a monument of Kalimpong’s diverse history, Dr. Graham’s Home, which was founded in 1880 by Dr. John A. Graham, is a sprawling educational institution built on Deolo Hill north of the main township.
	www.sikkiminfo.net /kalimpong.htm (1047 words)

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		Until the 18th century ad, Kalimpong was a part of the Kingdom of Sikkim and was ruled by Sikkimese rulers.
		Kalimpong is an important flower producing center and it produces 80% of the total gladioli produced in India.
		The influence of the Jesuits is evident from the local Kalimpong cheese and Kalimpong lollipops, which are a specialty of this town.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/kalimpong.html (881 words)

	West Bengal Tourism - Hills of Bengal - Kalimpong
		KALIMPONG – means king’s minister’s strong hold – a Bhutanese word.
		Kalimpong’s attractions include three Buddhist monastries, orchid nurseries, a sericulture centre and Dr. Graham’s Home, a large sprawling school set up in 1900 for educating the children of tea workers.
		Kalimpong is connected to all the major cities of India by Air, Rail and Road.
	www.wbtourism.com /kalimpong (273 words)

	Kalimpong Travel India,Kalimpong India Hills Travels,Kalimpong Hills Tourism
		Kalimpong is not only famous of its handicrafts and monasteries but it is also well known for orchids and other flowers that grow in abundance here.
		Kalimpong is situated at an altitude of about 1250 meters and has a mild climate that range from 16 to 27 Degrees Celsius in summer and 5 to 15 Degrees Celsius in winter.
		Kalimpong Arts and Craft Center in the heart of Kalimpong is a very good place to shop for some exquisite handicraft items.
	www.indiatoursonline.com /cities/kalimpong-travel.html (352 words)

	Places of Interest in and around Kalimpong
		Kalimpong at that time was a village of about 1000 people.
		Located 20 km from Kalimpong on the highway to Siliguri, this ropeway was constructed by Christian Missionaries to open up the remote Samthar Suruk region with its predominent Lepcha population.
		A scenic and remote plateau located south of Kalimpong at an elevation of 1400 metres is the Samthar Plateau.
	darjeelingnews.net /kalimpong_places_of_interest.html (1107 words)

	Kalimpong- Places of Interest (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Straddling a ridge between the Deolo and Durpin hills, Kalimpong is a quiet and peaceful town nestled at a comfortable elevation of 1,200 meters, which ensures a pleasant climate round the year.
		Indeed, the Kalimpong plant nurseries are famous throughout the world, while the hillsides in springtime are a vibrant testament to the rich natural environment of orchids and rhododendron.
		Scenic and remote, at an elevation of 1,400 meters, Samthar Plateau is 80 kilometers from Kalimpong, and 45 kilometers from Lava.
	www.questhimalaya.com.cob-web.org:8888 /placesofinterest/kalimpong.htm (857 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Look
		In Kalimpong, two dots were part of the Himalayan landscape in the 1950s, moving up and down, often disappearing behind a sharp mountain curve.
		Kalimpong is in the spotlight, with Kiran Desai’s Booker-winning novel The Inheritance of Loss set, in part, in this Himalayan town, less than 80 km from the plains of Siliguri, the trade hub of north Bengal.
		There are also murmurs about the way Kalimpong has been “projected” in the book, particularly about the writer’s references to the violent 28-month long Gorkhaland agitation in the mid-eighties that captured the imagination of the hill youth, leading to the creation of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council in 1988.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1061022/asp/look/story_6882055.asp (1048 words)

	Kalimpong Travel, Kalimpong Hotels, Kalimpong Travel Agent, Kalimpong Tours, Kalimpong Travel Guide, Kalimpong Tour ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kalimpong means king's minister's strong hold, a Bhutanese word, but also called Kalimpong in local dialect meaning "fl spur".
		As per Lepchas, Kalimpong means 'ridge where we play' as the local tribesmen used to organize field sports while not engaged in agricultural pursuit which gave the town its name.
		Kalimpong has some of the most exotic flowers and is famous for its orchids' nurseries.
	www.t2india.com /place-info.php?place=514-Kalimpong (418 words)

	Welcome to Kalimpong...
		Once a part of Sikkim, this town is was an important centre for trade and commerce for Tibetans from the north and the headquarters of the Governor of Bhutan.
		Kalimpong is known for its peaceful environs, abundance of greenery and the beautiful flowers, orchids and cacti that are found here.
		Kalimpong is also an important centre for primary and secondary education and has a number of well-reputed missionary schools and boardings.
	www.astrainfotech.org /eastern-himalayas/kalimpong.html (386 words)

	Kalimpong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kalimpong has a pleasantly mild climate throughout the year, because of its low elevation.
		Kalimpong, at a height of 1250 m, is a charming bazaar town in the foothills of the Himalayas, 50 km away from popular Darjeeling.
		The Pedong monastery near the Damsong fort is of Bhutanese origin, as is the Thongsa Gompa, the oldest monastery in Kalimpong.
	www.journeymart.com /BreakFree/India/kalimpong (485 words)

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		Kalimpong nestles in Himalayan West Bengal at a modest altitude of 1,250 m.
		Kalimpong has a number of houses which speak of the town’s heritage and gracious living of the earlier decades of this century.
		By Road Kalimpong lies in the triangle of Darjeeling and Gangtok, both of which are around 100 kms away.
	www.transindiaholidays.com /cities/kalimpong.asp?name=Kalimpong&id1=17 (117 words)

	Welcome to Kalimpong & stay with Hotel Anjali
		Kalimpong is most centrally located town of the region: Siliguri, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Pelling, Lave and lolaygoan all being almost equal distance from Kalimpong.
		Kalimpong also has a good many number of good hotels and lodges which offer excellent service and food at a very reasonable price.
		Kalimpong is not directly connected by Railways or Airways but at the same time, it is well connected to the rest of the country via the town of Siliguri.
	www.hotelanjali.com (283 words)

	North Bengal Himalaya: Kalimpong area birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Located at an altitude of 4,000 feet in the mid hills of the Himalaya, this well populated town commands a panoramic view of the snow clad ranges and is the gateway to the Lava and Neora Valley region.
		Kalimpong is the preferred halt if you want to bird the Lava area in some comfort.
		Kalimpong is 80 kms from Bagdogra (3 hrs.) off the road to Gangtok and is 51 kms from Darjeeling (3 hrs).
	www.kolkatabirds.com /hillbirdsofind/kalimpong.htm (470 words)

	Information on Kalimpong, Flower Nurseries, Orchids, Lava etc. (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kalimpong is a small sleepy hill resort and lies within Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council.
		During the days yonder, Kalimpong used to be the hub of trade of India with Tibet and the trade route passed through Pedong, Rongli in Sikkim and then the pass of Jelepla on the Sikkim-Tibet border but the Chinese invasion in 1962 put an end to all that.
		Kalimpong a part of West Bengal, with its rich culture and religious heritage, the fascinating scenic beauty and wonderful flora and fauna has got immense tourist potential.
	www.darjeelingnews.net.cob-web.org:8888 /kalimpong.html (445 words)

	Kalimpong Hill Station,Kalimpong Tours,Westbengal Hillstations,Himalaya Foothills of West Bengal
		A small but bustling town in the Himalaya foothills of West Bengal- Kalimpong is at an altitude of 1250 meters.
		Kalimpong is famous for its monasteries, Churches and a private library for the study of Tibetan and Himalayan languages, culture etc..
		The Kalimpong is famous for the tapestry bags and purses, copperware, scrolls and paintings from Dr Grahams house.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /west-bengal/kalimpong (435 words)

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		Set in beautiful wooded mountains Kalimpong is a remote hill station about 80 kms from Darjeeling is known for its beautiful orchids.
		Kalimpong is an important orchid-growing area and flowers are exported from here to various countries.
		By Road: Kalimpong is well connected to the other major East Indian Himalayan destinations of Gangtok and Darjeeling, both of which are less than 3 hours away.
	www.travel-in-india.com /kalimpong.htm (261 words)

	Tourism of India - Holiday Ideas
		Cradled between the Delo and the Durpindara range in the Himalayas, Kalimpong is best known for its Buddhist monasteries, exotic plants, colourful bazaars, and spectacular mountain views.
		Kalimpong is also famous for its flowers - especially orchids - and cacti.
		A Kalimpong based holiday, with forays into the countryside offers a true "Town and Country" holiday, comprising Kalimpong town delights, relaxation, walking and trekking holidays, forest and flora exploration, bird and butterfly watching, Buddhist tours and meditation, River Rafting, Mountain Biking, and nature and Culture tours, or just a "relax and laze" holiday.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hihill/hillkalimpong.htm (328 words)

	Kalimpong
		Kalimpong even today is the greatest marketplace of all.
		The distance between Kalimpong and Siliguri is 70km.
		The town and its surrounding area was ruled by Bhutan for about a century and a half before it was annexed by the British in 1965.
	www.east-himalaya.com /darjeeling/kalimpong.htm (487 words)

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