Hotel J.P.Lodge is situated in Kalimpong in the Indian State of West Bengal.
In a beautiful Hill Station in the District of Darjeeling which is also now know as GTA ( Gorkhaland Teretioral Adminatiation )
It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres (4,101 ft).
It is just 15min walking distance away from the Bus Stand. At 10th Mile, R.C.Mintri Road , Kalimpong.
An economical property nestled in a beautiful surrounding.
The Hotel well caters to the needs of a discerning budget traveler.
Attic Bed Room – it is situated on the Top Floor ( 5th Floor ),
it is the Best Room offered by theHotel having Very Big Wood lined With View of 180 degree of Kalimpong, Valley and Early Morning Sun Rise from Room.
It is a must stay !!!!!
Deluxe Double Bed Room – it is suited on the 2nd & 3rd Floor,
its Room size are Bigger , having attached Bath with Running Water* , Cable TV & Wifi Internet .
Standard Double Bed Room – it is Situated on the 2nd Floor ,
its Room size are Very Small , having attached Bath with Running Water* , Cable TV & Wifi Internet
Single, Double Bed Room: it is Situated on the 2nd Floor.
Its Room size are Smaller than Standard Double Bed room, which has no attached bathroom and no cable tv.
*Please Note: All Rooms Does not require any Air Conditioner nor Fan , Natural Fresh Cooler Air is always available when the windows are kept open .
The precise etymology of the name Kalimpong means Land of Kings. There are many theories on the origin of the name. One widely accepted theory claims that the name "Kalimpong" means "Assembly (or Stockade) of the King's Ministers" in Tibetan, derived from kalon ("King's ministers") and pong ("stockade"). It may be derived from the translation "ridge where we play" from Lepcha, as it was known to be the place for traditional tribal gatherings for summer sporting events. People from the hills call the area Kalempung ("the black spurs"). The town centre is on a ridge connecting two hills, Delo Hill and Durpin Hill, at an elevation of 1,247 m (4,091 ft). Delo, the highest point in Kalimpong, has an altitude of 1,704 m (5,591 ft) and Durpin Hill is at an elevation of 1,372 m (4,501 ft). The River Teesta flows in the valley below and separates Kalimpong from the state of Sikkim. The soil in the Kalimpong area is typically reddish in color. Occasional dark soils are found due to extensive existence of phyllite and schists. The Shiwalik Hills, like most of the Himalayan foothills, have steep slopes and soft, loose topsoil, leading to frequent landslides in the monsoon season.The hills are nestled within higher peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the town in the distance. Mount Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) the world's third tallest peak,is clearly visible from Kalimpong.
Spring, Summer, Autumn,Winter and the Monsoons.
The annual temperature ranges from a high of 30 °C (86 °F) to a low of 9 °C (48 °F).
Summers are mild, with an average maximum temperature of 30 °C (86 °F) in August.
Summers are followed by the monsoon rains which lash the town between June and September.
The monsoons are severe, often causing landslides which sequester the town from the rest of India.
Winter lasts from December to February, with the maximum temperature being around 15 °C.
During the monsoon and winter seasons, Kalimpong is often enveloped by fog.
How to Reach Kalimpong :
Kalimpong is well connected by road from various places including :
From NJP ( New Jalpaiguri Railway Staion ) :
From NJP the distance to Kalimpong is about 73kms by road via Teesta Bazaar and takes about 2.5 hours to reach. You will need to first initially passages to Hill Cart Road, Sevok More , Panitanki More , going through Sevok Road ,Salugara Bazar &Virgin Mahanda wildlife Forest via National Highway NH31A, come to Teesta Bridge and cross the bridge over river Teesta. While NH31A continues all the way till Sikkim. At Chitra ,you will soon take a right into Rishi Road that goes uphill through Kalimpong hills and leads to Kalimpong town. If you are visiting during Autumn or Spring, watch the beautiful flowering wild poinsettia and bougainvillea along the way when you go up the Kalimpong hills. And also Water fall at Chitra and River Teesta .
Siliguri Juction ( Bus Stand & Raiway Station ) :
Siliguri the distance to Kalimpong is 65kms (2.5 hours drive) , the route initially passages to Hill Cart Road, Sevok More , Panitanki More , going through Sevok Road , Salugara Bazar Virgin Mahanda wildlife Forest via National Highway NH31A, come to Teesta Bridge and cross the bridge over river Teesta. While NH31A continues all the way till Sikkim . At Chitra ,you will soon take a right into Rishi Road that goes uphill through Kalimpong hills and leads to Kalimpong town. If you are visiting during Autumn or Spring, watch the beautiful flowering wild poinsettia and bougainvillea along the way when you go up the Kalimpong hills. And also Water fall at Chitra and River Teesta .
Bagdogra ( Airport ) :
Bagdogra airport 75kms (2 hours 45 minutes drive). the route initially passing through the townships of Bagdogra, Matigara etc before getting on to Sevoke Road, Salugara Bazar Virgin Mahanda wildlife Forest via National Highway NH31A, come to Teesta Bridge and cross the bridge over river Teesta. While NH31A continues all the way till Sikkim . At Chitra ,you will soon take a right into Rishi Road that goes uphill through Kalimpong hills and leads to Kalimpong town. If you are visiting during Autumn or Spring, watch the beautiful flowering wild poinsettia and bougainvillea along the way when you go up the Kalimpong hills. And also Water fall at Chitra and River Teesta.
You will sometimes find that the local taxi and truck drivers briefly stop at the Sevoke Kalibari (temple of goddess Kali) on Sevoke road, offer a short prayer and then move on. This is to take the blessings for a safe onward journey through the winding roads of the mountains. It's a nice way to start the uphill journey anyway. You will then reach a place called Kalijhora. This is where a massive road construction work is going for the past several months. This place is quite dusty and prone to traffic jams. Sometimes the workers make it one way and allow traffic to pass only in one direction at a time.
Darjeeling: 55kms (2.5 hours by car)
Gangtok: 75kms (3 hours by car)
New Jalpaiguri (NJP): 73kms (2.5 hours by car)
Siliguri: 65kms (2.5 hrs by car)
Bagdogra: 75kms (2hours 45mins by car)
Lava: 34kms (1.5 hours by car)
Loleygaon: 52kms (2.5 hours)
Rishyap: 29kms (2 hours)
Pedong: 20kms (1 hour)
Please note* Being a Hill Station , this region suffer shortage in water supply , so there may be shortage of water
in the Hotel if there is no water supply in the rooms, then water is supplied in Buckets to the Rooms .
Hot water is only supplied on request.
