Algarah
Hill Station
Algarah
Algarah is a picturesque small town in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, located 15km east of Kalimpong town at an altitude of about 1,780 meters. It is renowned for the ancient Damsang Fort, built in 1690 by Lepcha king Gyabo Achyok, whose remnants still overlook the area.
Serving as a historical gateway on the old Indo-Tibetan trade route via Jelepla Pass, Algarah is surrounded by lush pine forests and is celebrated for its serene beauty, cool climate, and rich biodiversity, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
The town is predominantly inhabited by Gorkhas and Nepali-speaking people whose livelihoods mainly revolve around agriculture, floriculture, and dairy farming, and is also known for preserving Lepcha traditions alongside other cultures.
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