- Where
- Kalimpong town, on the way to Deolo
- Distance
- About 2–3 km from Kalimpong centre
- Timings
- Roughly 9 am to 4:30 pm; closed on Sundays
- Entry fee
- A small fee (about ₹20 for Indian visitors)
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- All year
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
Pine View Nursery is a family-run collection of cacti and succulents in Kalimpong, grown under glass houses on a hillside. It holds hundreds of species from the Americas and Africa and is often described as one of the largest cactus collections in Asia, which is a surprise in a Himalayan hill town.
Visiting
It's a short stop on the Kalimpong sightseeing circuit, usually paired with Deolo Hill. Note that it's closed on Sundays.
Pine View Nursery (Cactus Nursery): questions travellers ask
Is Pine View Nursery open on Sundays?
No, it's closed on Sundays. Other days it's open roughly 9 am to 4:30 pm.
What is the entry fee?
A small fee, about ₹20 for Indian visitors; foreign visitors pay more.
Is it worth visiting?
Yes, as a 30-minute stop, especially if you like plants. It's on the way to Deolo Hill.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
