About Samco Ropeway
Samco Ropeway is situated at a distance of 20 KMs from the city of Kalimpong on the siliguri highway. The Christian missionaries constructed the ropeway in order to make it easy to spread the gospel. The ropeway spans across a distance of 1.5 kms over both the Teesta and Rellia River. The ropeway is built 120 feet over both the rivers. The ropeway also provides an access to samthar plateau. This ropeway is now defunct.
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Melli, West Bengal
7.2 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Teesta Bazaar is situated at the tenth mile and is very popular among both the local people and tourists. The market is named after the...
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Beni (Triveni), West Bengal
10.4 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
At Beni, the river Teesta meets river Rangeet. The folklore says that both the rivers were lovers so the point came to be known as Lover’s...
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Kalijhora, West Bengal
15 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Kalijhora is a hamlet and an emerging picnic spot, just 30 KMs from Siliguri. Kalijhora surrounded by dense forest and wide basin of Teesta River,...
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Coronation Bridge, West Bengal
20.2 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
The Coronation Bridge spanning across the Teesta River is the unique architecture of Sevoke and also known as Sevoke Bridge. This bridge connects...
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Sevoke Kali Mandir, West Bengal
20.5 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Sevoke Kali Mandir or Sevokeshwari Kali Mandir is located near Coronation Bridge near Siliguri, midway to Kalimpong. It is about 23 KMs from...
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Samthar Plateau, West Bengal
20.8 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Samthar Plateau is located at a height of 4500 ft and is at proximity to Lava Hills. The plateau is famous between the tourists as one can have...
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Nature Interpretation Centre, West Bengal
21.9 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
The forest department in 1900 had built Nature Interpretation Centre. The centre is still operated by them. The place highlights the flora, fauna...
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MacFarlane Memorial Church, West Bengal
22.2 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Scottish missionaries have constructed this beautiful Mac Farlen Church in 1891. The superlative architecture of the church attracts thousands of...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*22.6 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Lepcha Museum, West Bengal
22.6 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
The Lepcha museum is situated at distance of two kms from the main city. The museum offers complete details about the Lepcha culture and...
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Tongsa Gumba, West Bengal
23.4 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Tongsa or Tsonga Gompa is situated at the 10th mile and is at a distance of 1 km from the heart of the city. This is the oldest Buddhist...
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Tharpa Choling Monastery, West Bengal
23.7 km from Samco Ropeway - See map
Tharpa Choling Monastery is situated at Tirpai hill and was by built by Gelukpa Sect in 1937. The place is located close to Dr Grahams...
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