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Kalimpong sunset
Credit: Anuj Kumar Pradhan

Kalimpong is a hill station nestled in the Shiwalik Hills. It is located at 27.06° N 88.47° E at an average elevation of 1,247 m (4,100 feet). The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong subdivision, a part of the district of Darjeeling. Kalimpong is known for its many educational institution, forward base, Buddhist monasteries, and flower market.