7 Places to Visit Kalimpong
Kalimpong is located on the north edge of West Bengal in the foothills of the Himalayas and just 53 km away from the popular hill station, Darjeeling. Kalimpong is also a famous hill station and has spectacular views of snow-cladded Himalayan mountains. This hill resort is situated east of river Teesta, and the destination has great tourist attractions due to multiple reasons, such as its dense forest, which is unaffected by pollution, back view of Himalayan mountains, vast green meadows, and chilling weather make it popular among tourists. This town is also well known for various handicrafts in which Tibetan and Lepcha jewelry, wooden carvings, metal crafts, and wooden masks are top in demand.
Teesta River Rafting
River rafting is the most popular and enjoyable water sport for adventure lovers, and Teesta River is a leading destination for this white water rafting. Thus, the experience is full of excitement and thrill as you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of high mountains covered with lush green plants on both sides of the river.
During this trip to the river, tourists also enjoy spotting various species of fish and birds. Pristine white water with full sunshine and mesmerizing views of mountains is a lifetime adventure to experience in Kalimpong. The best season to enjoy this rafting is from March to June, as the weather in these months becomes moderate. In the monsoon season, this adventure is not suitable due to heavy rainfall and slight storms, and in cold weather, it also can be inconvenient.
