Kalimpong is a bustling bazaar town set among the rolling foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. Kalimpong has become an important tourist destination owing to its temperate climate and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. Places of Interest One of the newest districts of West Bengal, Kalimpong , has three development Blocks and a Municipality under its jurisdiction, all… More... See most popular tourist places to visit in Kalimpong , top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Kalimpong , find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Kalimpong , West Bengal Situated at an altitude of 1300 m on the eastern side of the Darjeeling Himalayas, Kalimpong district was formed on 14 February 2017 as the 21st district of West Bengal by splitting from Darjeeling district.