Deolo Hill, Kalimpong

Overview

Deolo Hill is the highest point in the hill town of Kalimpong, at more than 1,600 metres (about 5,400 feet). From its viewpoints you can look over the town, the Teesta River winding through the valleys and, on a clear day, the Kanchenjunga range beyond the Sikkim hills.

The hill has gardens and viewing platforms, and many visitors come for sunrise or for the quiet compared with Darjeeling.

What to look for

• The Kanchenjunga range on a clear morning
• The Teesta River far below
• The gardens and the viewpoints

Visiting tips

• Go early in the morning for the clearest views; cloud usually builds later.
• The view depends on the weather, especially in the monsoon.
• Combine it with the monasteries on Durpin Hill.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Deolo Hill, Kalimpong, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

More photographs

Nearby

Ghoom Monastery Tea Garden Toy Train Rumtek Monastery Zang Dhok Palri Tiger Hill Enchey Monastery Batasia Loop Tsomgo Lake Mg Marg