Kalimpong is a hill station located at an average altitude of 1250 m (4101 ft). The town is a religious centre of Buddhism. Zang Dhok Palri Phodand, the Buddhist monastery, holds a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. Kalimpong is home to ethnic Nepalese. The town is known for its flower export industry and a wide array of orchids and gladioli. It is also a major ginger growing area in India.
Major tourist sites in and around Kalimpong: Pineview Nursery, Dr.Graham's Homes, Durpin Dara observatory, Mangal Dham Temple, Gauripur House, Kalimpong Market, Kalibari Temple, 7th Mile View Point, Thongsha Gumpa Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Zong Dong Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, etc.


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