Tourism:mainly tourists come here for trekking and its scenic beauty
But there are various other places to visit also.
Kalimpong: It is a town in west Bengal in the lower shivaliks. A major forward base of our army is placed near this town. Kalimpong is really famous for its flower especially for its world famous orchids. It also houses a number of Buddhist monasteries. Worlds third tallest peak, mt Kanchenjunga is cleary visible from this city when the sky is clear. The major contributor to the economy of this city is tourism.
Geography - The town centre is located on a ridge connecting two hills, Deolo Hill and Durpin Hills. Its latitude is 27°04'N and its longitude is 88°35'E
Pedong monastery – this is a famous monastery built in 1837. it is nearly 26 kms away from kalimpong.
Durpin Dhara: This is the highest point in Kalimpong that offers a breath-taking view of the rolling plains. Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery is located here.
There are also various flower nurseries also situated in kalimpong which produce a large variety of orchids.
How to reach West Bengal
By Air: The state has an international airport in Kolkata, the state capital and another domestic airport at Bagdogra near Siliguri, in the northern Bengal. These two airports are served by nearly all public and private airlines and linked to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and so on. Most of the destinations in West Bengal are located at convenient distance from Kolkata and Bagdogra
By Rail: The state has a very good rail network too. Two railway stations namely: Howrah and Sealdah near Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri, close to Siliguri, are key railway stations in the state. There are numerous other railheads that are served by important trains from all over the country and link major destinations within the state.
By Road: An extensive road network covers the entire state. A number of National Highways and State Highways crisscross the land. One can also approach the state from neighbouring states, name Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand. Cross border road transportation is also operational with neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.