Lepcha Museum

For art and culture enthusiasts, a visit to Lepcha Museum is a must. Historically, Lepcha community is indigenous to this region and presently, they reside mainly in Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. The museum is an effort to preserve and illustrate their culture and tradition. Located close to the main town, the museum displays various articles of worship, original Lepcha musical instruments, handicraft items and manuscripts. Every piece reflects and illustrates the life, culture and tradition of the community. For those who have interest in studying heritage and old collections, Lepcha Museum is one of the essential places to visit in Kalimpong.

You are lucky if you meet the 90-year-old Padmashree Sonam Tshering Lepcha who single-handedly runs the Lepcha school and the museum, one of its kind in whole of Asia. He is a wonderful musician himself and plays various wind instruments.
Tip: If you feel like you can donate for the upkeep of the place.