Facts & Info, kalimpong |
Kalimpong is located in the northern part of the state of West Bengal, in the northeastern region of India. It is adjacent to the state of Sikkim and near the Teesta River. It is set amongst the foothills of the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 1250 m above sea level. Kalimpong is 50 km from Darjeeling and 80 km from Gangtok. The weather in Kalimpong is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February). It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September. |
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| Area : |
1056 sq km |
| Population : |
50,000 (approximately) |
| (Sub division) : |
2,15,250 (approximately) |
| Altitude : |
1250 m (4100 ft) |
| Summer : |
Max. 27.1°C, Min. 16°C |
| Winter : |
Max. 15°C, Min. 5°C |
| Annual Rainfall : |
220 cm |
| Best Season : |
March to mid June & Sept. to November |
| Languages Spoken : |
Nepali, Hindi, English, Tibetan and Bengali |
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