This monastery belongs to the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 1937, it is the repository of old scriptures and documents.

It was built in the mid-70s at Durpin Dara Hill and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama. The gompa is worth a visit for its impressive wall paintings in the prayer room, and a rare three-dimensional mandala upstairs. The mountain views are amazing from Durpin Dara Hill. Here the lofty mountain ridges stand, proud and imposing.

Kalimpong is famous for its flowers and nurseries. The region produces 80% of India’s gladioli and is a significant orchid-growing area. Entire hillsides are blaze with colour during the season.

At this institute silkworms are bred, and silk is produced as well as herbs and plants. Locate on the road to Darjeeling, the institute can be visited between 9.30 am and 4 pm.

The town of Kalimpong is situated on two hills, Durpin and Deolo. The Deolo Hill at 1,704m is the highest point of Kalimpong and located on north east of the town. The entire town of Kalimpong, the surrounding villages of Relli valley, Teesta river and its valleys can be viewed from this point while on a clear day, the snow-clad mountain of West Sikkim are also visible from here.

Dr Grahams Homes, a complex for orphans and other deprived children, was founded in 1900 on the lower slopes of Deolo Hill. The chapel above the school dates from 1925 and features beautiful stained-glass windows. Tourists can also visit the fine turn-of-the-century school building. From the school building, it is a further 40-minute walk to the summit of Deolo Hill, where there is a Tourist Bungalow and one can enjoy fine views of Kalimpong from here.

Located on Rinkingpong Road, this centre consists of a number of well-organized dioramas, which depict the effects of human activity on the environment. The centre is open to visitors from Friday to Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Lava, situated 30 km east of Kalimpong, is a small village with a Kagyupa gompa. A good time to pay a visit to this town is Tuesday, which happens to be market day. One can also see the summit of Kangchenjunga from Kaffer and is best viewed at sunrise.

About 5 km from main town, Durpin Hill offers breathtaking view along the Chola range of Sikkim including the Jelepla pass. On the northwest horizon can be seen the panoramic Kanchenjunga range while on the southern horizon looms the Tiger Hill.  Durpin Dara Hill also has a glof course and the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery.

Situated in the heart of town, this institute produces and sells a wide variety of handicrafts including wall scrolls, masks, jewelry and other artifacts. It was founded in 1897 by Mrs. Catherine Graham with the objective to promote and propagate local handicrafts as well as provide employment opportunities to locals.

Considered as one of the finest cactus nurseries in Asia, Kalipong is home to almost 2000 species of Cactus, ranging from the simple to the most exotic ones. 

Sprawling over an area of two acres, Mangal Dham is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple was built in memory of late guru Shir Mangaldasji Maharaj who visited Kalimpong in 1940 and made it his home.  The guru was so fascinated with this town that he decided to settle here serving deprived and needy people and for this purpose constructed schools, orphanage and temples. Noted for its landscaped garden, ornate statues and colourful sanctuary, Mangal Dham is a must see sacred site for Hindu devotees.

Lava is a small, picturesque hamlet at an altitude of 2,350m and located about 35km from Kalimpong. The route to Lava is scenic with change in vegetation from tropical deciduous to wet alpine trees of fir, pine and birch. The lush forests of Lava are ideal for nature walks, birding, plant and wildlife exploration. Situated on the Silk Route of ancient India-Tibet Trade Practice, during winter temperature here goes below zero and it is one of the few places in West Bengal to receive snow. Lava is the entry point to the virgin Neora Valley National Park and trekking routes to Gitdubling, Rachela and Gumbadara all originate from here. The Sherpa viewpoint at Lava offers magnificent view of snowcapped mountains of Bhutan and Tibet.  

Located about 45km from Kalimpong town, Lolegaon (1,675m) is perfect destination for nature enthusiasts. It’s a Lepcha village in the extreme end of a Himalayan range. Hanging Bridge or canopy walkway is a major attraction here which is basically over bridge above the vast canopy of trees on either side. Its 180m long bridge offering forest view from an elevation. While taking a walk over the bridge, one can see the dense forest covered with soaring oak, fir and cypress. The sun-rise and sun-set from the observatory in Lolegaon is memorable experience. Also, there is amazing view of Kalimpong town from Lolegaon.