Sillery Gaon, Kalimpong, West Bengal India

Kalimpong, a lovely hill station in West Bengal overlooking the beautiful Teesta valley is located about 50 km east of Darjeeling at the foothills of the Lower Himalayas and offers panoramic views of the great Himalayan ranges and of the Kanchenjunga peak. It is believed that until the 19th century this area was ruled by Bhutanese kings and was a forward post of the Bhutanese Army.
 
Dr. Graham's home, the Morgan House, The Golf course are the legacy left behind by the British raj and are places of tourist attractions today. Kalimpong is also known for its educational institutions and Flower Nurseries, of which many were established during the British colonial period.
 
Kalimpong also derived its importance from its location on the historic Old Silk Route. The route started from Kalimpong and passed through Pedong, Aritar, Zuluk and Jelepla to Chumbi valley in Tibet. After the Chinese aggression however Nathula is the official corridor between India and China.