Kalimpong

Perched in the Eastern Himalayas with views toward Kanchenjunga, Kalimpong is a gateway to some of the region's finest birding country. Forest trails around the town and nearby Neora Valley National Park host laughingthrushes, sunbirds, minivets and high-altitude pheasants, while the town itself is known for its colonial architecture, orchid nurseries and Buddhist monasteries. Wild Walk's guided walks combine early-morning birding with the cultural charm of this old hill station.