Dr. Graham’s Homes is an educational institute located on Deolo Hill on the eastern fringes of Kalimpong. Spread over 500 acres of land, it is more than a hundred years old. Dr. John Anderson Graham built this school in 1900, intending to cater to the educational needs of children from Nursery through Class XII. The school is also a member of the Anglo-Indian Schools Association and is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE). So, if you want to know its centuries-old history, it is the perfect place to visit in Kalimpong. Topkhana, Kalimpong, West Bengal Dr. John Anderson Graham, a missionary of the Church of Scotland, got inspired and settled in Kalimpong town to fulfill his dream of building an institution that manifested his love for children. But unfortunately, he passed away in 1942, and after India got its independence in 1947, ‘St. Andrew’s Colonial Homes’ (initial name) was renamed ‘Dr. Graham’s Homes’ to honor his work. Dr. Graham’s Homes is an international institution and is sponsored by various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) all across the globe. Initially allowed only to the Anglo-Indian students, this school now has over 1400 students of all communities. Spacious classrooms, laboratories, a computer room, a huge playground, a library, and a mini auditorium enclose it. It is a self-sufficient institution with cottages, staff quarters, a farmhouse, hostels, a hospital, a workshop, a dairy, a bakery, etc. There is also a beautiful chapel here known as the ‘Katherine Graham Memorial Chapel,’ which was the first place to house the orphans of Kalimpong. March, May, September, and November is the best time to visit Dr. Graham’s Homes. During this time you can see the amazing views and enjoy pleasant weather. Also, in May, the festival of May Fair is organized every year at Dr. Graham’s Homes. By road –Take a taxi from Kalimpong Bus Stand to Dr. Graham’s Homes. Distance from Kalimpong Bus Stand – 3 km Travel Time- 12 minutes approx. By train – Kalimpong does not have a railway station. You can also take the train to Dr. Graham’s Homes’ nearest railway station, Jalpaiguri. Distance from Jalpaiguri Railway Station – 104.6 km Travel Time – 3 hours 34 minutes approx. After you complete Dr. Graham’s Homes tour, check out the places to visit nearby – Many places near Dr. Graham’s Homes are reasonably priced and offer decent facilities. Some of the hotels near Dr. Graham’s Homes are – Dr Graham’s Homes Kalimpong is one of the most visited tourist places in Kalimpong that you should not miss while enjoying your holiday here. Apart from that, there are so many attractions in Kalimpong that you can cover by choosing our fully customizable Kalimpong Tour packagesGraham’s Homes Location:
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