Kalimpong guide
Packing List
What to pack for Kalimpong
In December, Kalimpong is typically cool, typically dry (6 to 16°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Kalimpong essentials
- Casual. Layers needed.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Stick to busy places with high turnover. Avoid tap water. Freshly cooked hot food is safest.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Good 4G in Kalimpong town. Jio and Airtel. Weaker on mountain passes toward Lava and Lolegaon.
- Flower nursery vendors overcharging for orchids and cacti for tourists