At an altitude of 1250 meters, this tranquil hill station is located on top of a ridge on the east of river Teesta. Kalimpong is a charming town and the headquarter of a district by the same name that was created in 2017. It is a historic town with a major Lepcha population and a unique culture of its own. The tourist attractions in Kalimpong include its beautiful serene environment, a great view of snow-capped mountains and exquisite surrounding countryside. After Darjeeling, this is the second most popular tourist destination in the hills.