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Saturday, 23 November 2013

Darjeeling Zoo

Darjeeling Zoo is an internationally recognized conservation center for Red Panda, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and etc.The Zoo was re-named after Late Smt. Padmaja Naidu, ex-governor of West Bengal on recommendation of Late Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi. The zoo was established on 14th August, 1958 in Darjeeling of West Bengal.

The zoo is located at Jawahar Parbat on Lebong Cart Road.The zoo is the home of various types of mammals including Bengal Tiger, different types of leopard which includes Snow leopard, Black leopard, Clouded leopard, Common leopard, Leopard cat, Tibetan wolf, Asiatic Black bear, Red Panda, Goral, Blue sheep, Yak, different types of deer which are Sambhar, Musk, Barking, Himalayan Tahr, Palm Civet, Himalayan Palm Civet, Jackel, Slow Loris. Birds includes Kalij, golden, Silver, Grey Peacok, Himalayan Monal, Ring necked, Reeve's Phesant,Lady Amherst, Red Jungle Fowl, Alexendrine Parakeet, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Hill Myna, Green Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Grey Turaco, African Grey Parrot, Blue Gold Macaw. Also has Star tortoise, Himalayan Newt.

The zoo has started adoption program for the general public. The Zoo remain closed on Thursday and open rest of the days of week from 8:30am to 4:30pm during summer and 4:00pm in winter. Entry cost for Indian and SARRC visitors Rs.20 and Rs.50 for foreigners, camera cost Rs.10 only.March to June and September to January is the best time to visit.

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Thursday, 14 November 2013

Kalimpong travel guide

Kalimpong is a popular hill station at Mahabharat range or the lesser Himalaya. Located in West Bengal, India on elevation of 1,250 meters (4,101 ft) near Queen of Hills or better known to the world as Darjeeling.

Home to ethnic Nepalis, indigenous Lepchas, other ethnic groups and non-native migrants from other parts of India brought by British planters for Tea plantations. Kalimpong town is a religious center of Buddhism. The Buddhist monastery Zang Dhok Palri Phodang holds a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.

Deolo, 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.

Kalimpong is located off the National Highway 31A (NH31A), which links Sevoke to Gangtok. The NH31A is an offshoot of the NH 31, which connects Sevoke to Siliguri. Regular bus services and hired vehicles connect Kalimpong with Siliguri and the neighboring towns of Kurseong, Darjeeling and Gangtok. Nearest railway head is NJP connects the town with rest of the country. Bagdogra is the closest Airport.

Kalimpong is hot spot for tourists from all over the world.

Place of interest are Delo hills, Rikkisum, Lava, Delo golf course, Bindu, Jhalong and etc. To get complete travel information for Kalimpong including contact information of hotels, apartments, home stays, car rental and etc. you need to have Darjeeling Pocket Travel Guide http://www.bluworlds.com/ptg/dtg.html
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