Kalimpong has for long been in the shadows of its better known big brother – Darjeeling. Situated between the Deolo and Durbindra Hills at the foot of the mighty Himalayas, the landscape of this famous hill station in the state of West Bengal is a feast for one's eyes.

51 km east of Darjeeling and at an altitude of 1250 metres, Kalimpong is a blaze of colour throughout the year thanks to the richness of its breathtaking flora. Apart from being a place to head to escape the heat of the plains, Kalimpong is the reminiscent of an English town, with faded, elegant buildings evocative of another era.