Deolo Hill
Discover Deolo Hill
Deolo, also spelt Dello, is a low-lying hill in West Bengal. At a height of 1914 m and 6 km away from Kalimpong, it is a getaway from that city amidst majestic mountains. Deolo sits atop a picturesque landscape overlooking the Teesta Valley and has one of the best views of the Kangchenjunga range. A casual evening stroll is what it takes to cover Deolo. Tourists mostly take a walk in and around the Govt. Guest House (of DGHC) compound, or a short horseback ride nearby.
What to Experience in Deolo Hill
Taste of Deolo Hill...
Meals and snacks are served in your guest house/hotel, as there are no restaurants in Deolo. The quality of food and beverages is decent, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories. Bite-size snacks and soft drinks are also available in the guest house/hotel. For meals according to not-so-common diet plans and food habits, contact your guest house/hotel beforehand to check if they may provide them. Regular beverages like tea, coffee and soft drinks are available within the guest house/hotels. There are no liquor shops in Deolo, and thus it is recommended to carry your liquor from Kalimpong. However, the guest house/hotels offer quite good range of liquors at a reasonable price. Avoid drinking in public places like roads or guest house/hotel compounds, unless permitted by the authorities.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsA casual evening stroll is what it takes to cover Deolo. Tourists mostly take a walk in and around the Govt. Guest House (of DGHC) compound, or a short horseback ride nearby. Deolo is at best a one-night stint, but a highly recommended one. Although Deolo is mostly projected as a single-day picnic spot near Kalimpong, a one-night stay at Deolo provides the unforgettable views of Kangchenjunga and sunrise. However, you may also choose to enjoy the following: There are no markets in Deolo. The basic necessities like snacks, batteries and other essentials are met at your guest house or hotel. It is a 3- to 4-km walk to reach 14th Mile market, which offers some local shops. It is recommended to carry medicines and baby-food from Kalimpong, if required. Meals and snacks are served in your guest house/hotel, as there are no restaurants in Deolo. The quality of food and beverages is decent, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
A casual evening stroll is what it takes to cover Deolo. Tourists mostly take a walk in and around the Govt. Guest House (of DGHC) compound, or a short horseback ride nearby. Deolo is at best a one-night stint, but a highly recommended one. Although Deolo is mostly projected as a single-day picnic spot near Kalimpong, a one-night stay at Deolo provides the unforgettable views of Kangchenjunga and sunrise. However, you may also choose to enjoy the following: There are no markets in Deolo. The basic necessities like snacks, batteries and other essentials are met at your guest house or hotel. It is a 3- to 4-km walk to reach 14th Mile market, which offers some local shops. It is recommended to carry medicines and baby-food from Kalimpong, if required. Meals and snacks are served in your guest house/hotel, as there are no restaurants in Deolo. The quality of food and beverages is decent, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories.
Money & Budget
There are no markets in Deolo. The basic necessities like snacks, batteries and other essentials are met at your guest house or hotel. It is a 3- to 4-km walk to reach 14th Mile market, which offers some local shops. It is recommended to carry medicines and baby-food from Kalimpong, if required. Meals and snacks are served in your guest house/hotel, as there are no restaurants in Deolo. The quality of food and beverages is decent, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories. Bite-size snacks and soft drinks are also available in the guest house/hotel. For meals according to not-so-common diet plans and food habits, contact your guest house/hotel beforehand to check if they may provide them. Regular beverages like tea, coffee and soft drinks are available within the guest house/hotels.