Kalimpong is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a city and a district in the Indian province of West Bengal. It is situated at a typical height of 1,250 meters (4,101 ft). The city is the central command of the Kalimpong region. The Indian Army's 27 Mountain Division is situated on the edges of the city.
The district sits on an edge sitting above the Teesta River and is a traveler objective attributable to its calm environment, regular habitat and vicinity to famous vacationer areas in the locale. Cultivation means a lot to Kalimpong.
It has a blossom market remarkable for its wide cluster of orchids; nurseries, which send out Himalayan developed rose bulbs, tubers and rhizomes, add to the economy of Kalimpong. Home to Nepalis and native Lepchas, other ethnic gatherings and non-local outsiders from different parts of India, the town is a strict focal point of Buddhism.
Economy:
The travel industry is the main supporter of Kalimpong's economy. The mid year and spring seasons are the most famous with travelers, keeping large numbers of town's occupants utilized straightforwardly and by implication. The town — prior to a significant exchange post among India and Tibet — desires to help its economy after the returning of the Nathu La (pass) in April 2006. However this has continued with Indo-China line exchanges, it is normal that Kalimpong.
Kalimpong is a significant ginger developing area of India. Kalimpong and the province of Sikkim together contribute 15% percent of the ginger created in India. The Darjeeling Himalayan slope locale is universally renowned for its tea industry.
Nonetheless, a large portion of the tea gardens are on the western side of Teesta stream thus tea gardens close to Kalimpong contribute just 4% percent of complete tea creation of the locale. In Kalimpong division, 90% percent of land is cultivable yet just 10% percent is utilized for tea creation. Kalimpong is notable for its blossom send out industry particularly for its wide cluster of native orchids and gladioli.
Numerous foundations take care of the Indian armed force bases close to the town, giving it fundamental supplies. Little commitments to the economy stop by the method of the offer of customary expressions and artworks of Sikkim and Tibet. Government endeavors connected with sericulture, seismology, and fisheries give a consistent wellspring of work to a large number of its inhabitants.
Transport:
Kalimpong is located on the National Highway 31A which links Sevoke to Gangtok. The NH31A is an offshoot of the NH 31, which connects Sevoke to Siliguri. These two National Highways together, via Sevoke, link Kalimpong to the plains. Regular bus services and hired vehicles connect Kalimpong with Siliguri and the neighboring towns of Kurseong, Darjeeling and Gangtok.
Four wheel drives are common means of transport, as they can easily navigate the steep slopes in the region. However, road communication often gets disrupted in the monsoons due to landslides. In the town, people usually travel by foot. Residents also use bicycles, two-wheelers and hired taxis for short distances.
The nearest airport is in Bagdogra near Siliguri, about 80 kilometers from Kalimpong. The closest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri, on the outskirts of Siliguri, which is connected with almost all major cities of the country.
Education:
There are fifteen significant schools in Kalimpong, the most remarkable ones being Scottish Universities Mission Institution, Dr. Graham's Homes, St Joseph's Convent, St. Augustine's School, Rockvale Academy, Saptashri Gyanpeeth, Springdale Academy, St. Philomenas School, Kalimpong Girls' High School, Kumudini Homes, Chandramaya High School, Lolay Sampu High School, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Gandhi Ashram School. Kalimpong College, Cluny Women's College and Rockvale Management College are the primary universities in the town.
Previous two are associated with North Bengal University and the last option partnered with West Bengal University. Most understudies, be that as it may, decide to further their examinations in Siliguri, Kolkata, and different universities in the Indian city.
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