Things to do · Kalimpong, Lava & Lolegaon

Culture and history in Kalimpong

Stories told on site: the Raj hill station, the Silk Route trade, the Lepcha, Bhutia and Gorkha homes of these hills.

Culture and history · EveningLepcha stories by a homestay fireCharkhole · Included with homestay

Culture and history · 2–3 hoursOrchid and cactus nurseries of KalimpongKalimpong · ₹20–100 entry at some nurseries

Culture and history · 3 hoursDr Graham's Homes and the Deolo slopeKalimpong · Free · taxi ₹200–300

Culture and history · Half dayA farm day with a Rai family in KolakhamKolakham · Included with homestay · tip welcome

Culture and history · 2–3 hoursKafer viewpoint and a Lepcha village walkLolegaon · Free · guide ₹500–800 Culture and history · 2–3 hoursDamsang, the Lepcha fort above PedongPedong · Free · car ₹600–1,000 return Culture and history · 1 hourCross Hill and the missionaries of the Tibet roadPedong · Free Culture and history · 1.5 hoursPedong bazaar and the old mule roadPedong · ₹100–250 for tea and snacks

Culture and history · 2–3 hoursCinchona slopes and village trailsSillery Gaon · Free · guide ₹500–800

Culture and history · 1 hourThe river town after the 2023 floodTeesta Bazar · ₹50–150 for tea and snacks

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Viewpoints Monasteries Treks and walks Wildlife and birds Food

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