
Deolo Hill
Kalimpong, West Bengal, India
Kalimpong's highest point (5,590 ft), a landscaped hilltop park with 360° views of the Teesta, Relli valley and Kanchenjunga.
Why visit: The best panorama in the Kalimpong hills, plus paragliding take-offs.
- ›360° summit lawns
- ›Tandem paragliding
- ›Teesta river views
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Best time
Oct–Dec, Mar–May
Entry fee
₹10
Est. budget
₹100–2,500 (paragliding)
Duration
2–3 hrs
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