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What was the original name of Kalimpong before it was anglicized?

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  • Kaleebung

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The original name of the town was "Kalimpong," which was later anglicized to "Kalimpong." The name is believed to have been derived from the Bhutia word "Kalibong," meaning "ridge where we play," or the Lepcha word "Kaleebung," meaning "ridge of the rolled-up leaves."
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