Morgan House, Kalimpong

Morgan House is built on a sixteen-acre estate atop the mountain of Durpindara. It is situated three kilometers off the center of Kalimpong town and has a clear view of the Kangchenjunga mountain range. The mansion and the estate is surrounded by the Kalimpong Cantonment area and overlooks the valleys of Relli, Kapher, Deolo and Labha in various directions. Morgan House is 75 km from Siliguri, 52 km from Darjeeling and 75 km from Gangtok by road. Nearest railway station is in New Jalpaiguri and nearest airport is in Pakyong. == History ==

Morgan house is a British colonial mansion built in the early 1930s. The building was to commemorate the wedding of an indigo plantation owner with a jute baron George Morgan. The property was used as a summer retreat and elaborate parties were hosted. It passed into the hands of trustees after the Morgans died without an heir. this plan was abandoned. In 1965 it was handed to tourism department and in 1975 it was finally handed over to West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation. Since then it is being managed as a boutique hotel and is open to tourists. == Popular culture ==

Indian actors and celebrities such as Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar, Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Uttam Kumar, Supriya and Om Prakash have stayed in this lodge and their testimonials can be seen framed in the lounge. Actor Utpal Dutt was also a regular visitor. American ambassador in India Chester Bowles stayed here. == Gallery ==

File:Morgan House Front.jpg|The front of the lodge from the parking area File:Morgan House Kalimpong34.jpg|Stone chimneys File:Morgan House Kalimpong wooden staircase.jpg|Interior wooden staircase File:Morgan House Kalimpong approach road.jpg|The approach road leading to Morgan House File:Morgan House Kalimpong front corner.jpg|Front corner of Morgan House clad with ivy File:Morgan House Kalimpong view of rear glass windows.jpg|Close-up of rear glass windows of Morgan House File:Morgan House Kalimpong 3.jpg|Morgan House at Night from rear lawn File:Morgan House, Kalimpong front View.jpg|Front view of Morgan House from the lawn == See also ==