Mid-range Heritage hotel · Kalimpong
Morgan House, Kalimpong (WBTDC)
A 1930s stone mansion built by the jute businessman George Morgan on Durpin Hill, now a WBTDC heritage lodge with a few rooms and cottages, lawns and views of the Kangchenjunga range, about 3 km from Kalimpong town.
Photo: Subhrajyoti07 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsMorgan House was built in the 1930s by George Morgan, an English jute businessman, as a country house on Durpin Hill above Kalimpong. Its ivy-covered stone walls, tall chimneys and sloping roofs make it one of the most photographed buildings in the hills. Today WBTDC runs it as a heritage tourism property, with a small number of rooms in the main house, cottages in the grounds and a restaurant. Another small heritage unit, Tashiding, sits within the same estate.
The house stands on around 16 acres about 3 km from the town centre, with lawns facing the Kangchenjunga range on clear days. Rooms in the main house have period character but simple fittings; cottages are newer. It is not a luxury hotel, but for atmosphere at a fair price it is hard to beat in Kalimpong. Book early through WBTDC for October–November and spring.
Why we use it
- 1930s colonial mansion with lawns and mountain views
- Government-run at fair heritage rates
- Quiet Durpin Hill setting near the monastery
Best for
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Comfort
Sittong, Takdah and Kalimpong villages
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a ridge town at about 1,250 m above the Teesta river, 50 km from Darjeeling and 70 km from Siliguri. Once a trading post on the Jelep La route to Lhasa, it is now known for flower and cactus nurseries, monasteries and old mission schools. Stay 2 nights; October–May is best.
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Kalimpong cactus and orchid nursery visit
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Durpin Monastery and Deolo Hill viewpoints
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Dr Graham's Homes and old Kalimpong walk
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Questions
About Morgan House, Kalimpong (WBTDC)
Who runs Morgan House in Kalimpong?
Morgan House is managed by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation as a heritage tourism property. Bookings are through WBTDC's official website or offices. Rooms are few, so book well ahead.
Is Morgan House far from Kalimpong town?
It is about 3 km from the town centre on Durpin Hill, roughly 10 minutes by taxi. It is close to Zang Dhok Palri Phodang monastery. Without a car, arrange taxis through reception.
Are the rooms at Morgan House modern?
Rooms in the main house keep their period character with simple fittings; cottages in the grounds are newer. Heating and hot water can be limited in winter. Expect atmosphere rather than five-star comfort.
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