Kalimpong
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Kalimpong is a scenic Himalayan hill station in West Bengal celebrated for its lush landscapes, colonial architecture, and lively local life. Perched at 1,250 meters, it's a gateway to hiking trails, tea estates, and Buddhist monasteries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
49,403
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
27.07°, 88.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$402
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$150
Cashless
40
English
60
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1705 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYG
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.