Around 42 miles away from West Bengal’s Siliguri, lies the quiet hilly town of Kalimpong. The lofty Himalayas encircling the green valleys, the soothing weather and the stunning wildlife of the Doors make Kalimpong an ideal travel destination for all those who love nature, mountains and serenity. The noteworthy tourist spots here, like the Neora Valley National Park, Deolo Hill, Crockety and Galinka are incredibly gorgeous. Recently, Kareena Kapoor Khan visited the dreamy hill station for the filming of the movie ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Sujoy Ghosh.
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Vijay Verma, who is also a part of the movie’s cast, has shared more pictures from the location.
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Kareena Kapoor Found The World’s Best Tiramisu In Kalimpong
Kareena also savoured Khowsey in the hills of Kalimpong with the team of the movie. What’s more, the actress found the best Tiramisu in the world in Kalimpong from Neena’s Kitchen. She shared the pictures of the dishes on her Instagram story:
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Kalimpong, A Hidden Gem In The Himalayas!
While Kareena kept busy with the shoots, she also got the opportunity to soak in the magical vistas, as in Kalimpong, beauty is everywhere, in every nook and cranny. The town has immense natural beauty abundant in shades of green, surrounded by the mighty Himalayan peaks. If you’re planning to go on an offbeat trip to the mountains, Kalimpong is the place to be. Here are the best places to explore in Kalimpong:
1. Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park has a dreamy mist-clad terrain dotted by oak, bamboo and sal trees. On one side of the national park, lies the third highest mountain in the world, the Kanchenjunga. The place is home to rich wildlife comprising viverrids, Indian leopards, Asian golden cats, sambar deer and flying squirrels, among others.
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2. Deolo Hill
From this hill, you can catch a panoramic view of the Kalimpong Valley. The view from here is so surreal that you might have to pinch yourself to believe that you are not dreaming! This is a great location to catch sunrises and sunsets over the mountains.
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3. Crockety and Galinka
These are magnificent colonial bungalows which had come into existence at the time of the British rule in India. They look conspicuous with their grandiose structures and are surrounded by striking natural beauty.
Bookmarked Kalimpong in your travel diary already? On that note, did you know about Kaffergaon, another picturesque destination near Darjeeling?