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Correction of an Error!!

It has been kindly pointed out to us that we have been in error about the name of a certain mountain.  What we thought was Mt Everest, as viewed from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is actually Mt Kanchenjunga. Mt Kanchejunga is … Continue reading

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Kalimpong Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Windsongs We found Windsongs on the internet before we left for India. It looked and sounded interesting, so we contacted them and ended up prebooking the room. The rate was $60 per night for one of the 2 rooms, a bit … Continue reading

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Talking Horns

BEEP, BEEP……..BEEP………..BEEP. Look out I’m coming around the corner, Heads up, I’m behind you, I’m going to pass, Thanks a lot for letting me know, Hey Raju. The car horns here are constantly in use, to those of us from … Continue reading

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Kalimpong

The skies had cleared overnight and when we woke up there was Mt Kanchenjunga . The sky was a pristine blue colour with no clouds and Mt Kanchenjunga and neighbouring mountains held a commanding view.  Our Rocky Mountains are big, … Continue reading

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