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“Beautiful monastery…”

Apr 2024

Durpin has a beautiful monastery which also has housing for monks.

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“A serene and calm place”

Dec 2023

A serene and calm place

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SaileshSarmah

Tinsukia, India236 contributions

Good for a Visit

Mar 2015 • Friends

Said as the highest point in Kalimpong which is accessible by car.
It offers a beautiful view of the plains and the mighty river Teesta.
On the other side is the Beautiful Monastery.
Can be visited.

Written March 11, 2015

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Explore with Sehajpal

Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy91 contributions

Durpin Dara Hill

Aug 2019

Durpin Dara Hill is nice place offers panoramic mountain view of snow covered himaliyan peaks. Atop the hill sits the Zang Dhok Palri Monastery which was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976.

Written January 11, 2020

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Anirban1978

Kolkata (Calcutta), India22 contributions

Mt Kanchanjunga view is wonderful

Jan 2015 • Friends

With my 11 friends, I had done short but wonderful village trekking from Himalayan Eagle Resort, chibbo busty Kalimpong to Durpin Dara point. It was a 1 hr. amazing trek, but when we reached there and saw the Mt. Kanchanjunga, it was more & more AMAZING. From Durpin Dara the Mt. Kanchanjunga view is very clear & closer.

Written February 27, 2015

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Bornav

Assam, India11,108 contributions

Durpin monastery

Apr 2013 • Friends

Located within the military cantonment is the Durpin Dara view point. A newly built monastery is the main attraction in the area. It is located away from the town and is recommended to reserve a taxi for a visit.

Written February 24, 2014

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Bharat_Tank

New Delhi, India162 contributions

Excellent

Mar 2019 • Family

Generally this is a part of the day tour and the cab driver will take you to this place. nice and enjoy the surrounding.

Written April 13, 2019

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travelbharat

Malda District, India3 contributions

Durpin Monastery

Oct 2017 • Family

Durpin Monastery Top, One of the favourite places for tourists. A calmness in the atmosphere for peace of mind, located inside the Army Land of Striking Lions 27 HQ Division. At a glance of this place catch eye of the mighty Kanchenjunga on a Clear Weather. As well as you can be lucky to sight Indian army Personels Performing their duty to the correct inch, helicopter, fighter jet, sightings through the valley another Amazing Experience. And you can also spot 50% ot the Kalimpong Town from the top.

Written November 1, 2017

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maanz

Frankfurt, Germany50 contributions

Best visit ever

May 2017 • Solo

I say this because I went walking all the way from the market place. The road was so beautiful and the cloud look very close. I passed the golf course and Indian army based . and a small village

Written June 3, 2017

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Dipakranjan R

Kolkata (Calcutta), India50 contributions

Highest point un Kalimpong

May 2015 • Couples

This is the highest point wherefrom one can see the entire town. One has to climb a few stairs and is very popular for photography.

Written June 4, 2015

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Anik_Rahman

Dhaka City, Bangladesh1,094 contributions

A hilltop Monastery within the Military Area

Feb 2015 • Solo

Durpin Dara or Durpin Hill is one of the two main attraction centers in Kalimpong. It features two main places. One is the neighboring monastery and the other one is the Cactus Nursery. I reached here at about 3PM in the afternoon and felt amazing with the vibe around that time. I also went to the famous suicide point on Kalimpong where people say some girl had committed a suicide. I would definitely like to come back here someday.

Written March 1, 2015

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jenabaintheworld

Washington DC, DC1,449 contributions

definitely worth visit--- and to gompa

Dec 2013 • Couples

We drove here first, once we reached Kalimpong. Definitely see the Durpin Gompa on tihs hill as well--- a highlight. Nice views all over the city of Kalimpong and surrounding mountains.

Written December 22, 2013

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