Pedong are the ruins of Damsang Gadi, a historical fort built in 1690 by the Lepchas. It was at the centre of the long-standing feud with the Dukpas of Bhutan. Explore www.dooarsecoviillege.com for details.
2. Pedong stands on the old silk route that
connected India and Tibet through Jelep La. This
quaint little hill station is one of the few in North
Bengal which an avalanche of tourists has not
managed to spoil.
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3. www.dooarsecoviillege.Nearly 22km from Kalimpong, Pedong is a
picturesque hamlet situated on a ridge and
surrounded by pine forests. It commands a
majestic view of the Kanchenjungha.
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4. The Teesta flows for almost the entire length of the
journey from New Jalpaiguri to Pedong. We passed
the Coronation Bridge, Kalimpong, Algaraha and
several other tiny hamlets before reaching Pedong.
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Near Pedong are the ruins of Damsang Gadi, a
historical fort built in 1690 by the Lepchas. It was at
the centre of the long-standing feud with the Dukpas
of Bhutan. Later, it was used to ward off the forces of
the British East India Company. Another highlight of
the town is the Cross Hill.
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