TRAVEL INFO
Buddha Pāda is a 3-hour journey from Bagdogra airport, through winding roads along the Teesta river valley, and just a 20-minute drive from the town center of Kalimpong.
The center can provide accommodation for about 70 people. It has 3 teaching halls, referred to as dojo with capacities ranging between 50 to 400. It has two separate dining areas and kitchens and three classrooms that can each accommodate 20 participants. It has an upcoming library and a Japanese tea room and cafe with audio visual facilities.
Presently, there are direct flights from Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Mumbai to Bagdogra (Siliguri) and all major domestic airlines offer good connectivity from various cities. There are many connections by train and bus.
Local taxis can be availed from outside the airport to reach Kalimpong.
LIST OF THE HOTELS AND GUEST HOUSES FOR ACCOMMODATION
(All on the upper road side of the Gompa)
| Name of Hotel & Guest houses | Contact Person | Total Rooms | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | Dormitory/ Cottage | Remarks |
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| Wayside Inn 12 Mile, Kalimpong | Mr. Prem Sharma 9800790867 | 3 | Room type 1 Rs.2000/- Room type 2 Rs.1500/- | Rs.3000/- ( 5 beds ) | You can also accommodate 3 - 4 persons in double occupancy rooms. Food cooking is not available, but can cook yourself. |
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| Neena's Kitchen 12 Mile, Kalimpong | Mrs. Neena Pradhan 8670746969 | 3 | Rs. 7500/- | Rs. 6000/- | Rate includes full Course meal | |
| Ujjwal Home Stay & Restaurant 12 Mile, Kalimpong | Mr. Ram Chettri / 9733009123 Mr. Ujjal / 8016449370 | 5 | Rs.1500/- | Tea will be served in the morning. Meals available on order | ||
| Raunaq Guest House 12 Mile, Kalimpong | Mrs. Pushpa Jali Pradhan (Angali) 7602043365 Whatsapp : 9382095833 | 6 + 1 Hut | Room type 1 Rs. 1700/- Room type 2 Rs.1200/- | Rs.2000/- ( 5 Beds) Rs. 1000/- 1 Hut | Room with breakfast. Breakfast will be same to all the guests. No separate breakfast will be entertained. Bank: Central Bank A/c Holder: Pushpanjali Pradhan A/c No: 1997615311 IFSC No: CBIN-0280126 |
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| The Orchid Retreat 12 Mile, Kalimpong | Mr. Janat Sharma 8768053304 8900098320 | 10 | 8 Rs. 1200/- | Rs. 1200/- | Room with breakfast. Note:Breakfast will be as per hotel memu and no separate breakfast will be entertained. |
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| Dhardo Resort 13 Mile, Kalimpong | Mr. Buddha Tamang 9674318333 | 7 | Rates n.a. | This resort, you have to book via Retreat (Hotels and resorts). For Reservation contact: Mobile No: 9007352111 |
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| The Thumpers Cove Below 12 1/2 Mile, Upper Pudung | Mr. Rishi Raj Pradhan 8159964724 8367500293 | 2 | Rs.2500/- | Rs.3500/- (4 Beds) | Location - Below Gompa 5 - 10 minutes working distance from Gompa. Room with breakfast |
- Above rates are negotiable at the time of actual booking. The hotels and guest houses mentioned above are within 1 kilometre radius from the center.
- For hotels and guest houses in Kalimpong town area, search “hotels in Kalimpong town” on Google