INTRODUCTION

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A
view of the Deolo Hill from Durpin Army Canonment.
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Kalimpong
is a sub-division of Darjeeling
District which falls under the state of West Bengal of India. Kalimpong
is 50 kilometres away from the nearest airport (Bagdogra) and the nearest
railway station (New Jalpaiguri). The drive to Kalimpong is along the
river Teesta and is the most picturesque in the world. You will not feel
that you have travelled two and a half hours to this hill station at an
elevation of 4000 msl. The climatic conditions are unique because the
summers are very pleasant and the winters are mild making is suitable
for people of all ages.
The hostel "GURUKUL"
is 5 kilometres away from Kalimpong Town. Situated in an educational environment,
attached with VRINDAVAN SCHOOL, 12th Mile, Kalimpong. It is surrounded
by nature where the sound of the brooks and the chirping of the birds
being the wake up call for the students.
The hostel caters
for both boys and girls from the age group from 4 years and above.
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The
Junior Dormitory |
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It has separate
dormitories for juniors, seniors, girls and boys. Each hostel has
separate experienced maids and matrons to look after the needs of
the children.
The kitchen
is a separate unit, which is common to all the students. We provide
English and Hindu cuisine and are taught table manners while they
eat. Extra diet is available on special request. |
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The
boarders having fun. |
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The
Infirmary |
A
full-fledged infirmary is attached with the hostel. A trained nurse is
on call twenty-four hours along with a doctor's visit. Moreover, Kalimpong
always boasts of the best medical facilities within North Bengal.
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The
Entertainment Room |
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A separate room is provided
for entertainment. Television, Internet, various
indoor games are there for the children.
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Outdoor
games are a must to keep the children fit and healthy, popular
games such as football, volleyball,
cricket, basketball, swimming, badminton, etc., can be availed
of within the school premises.
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Strict study hours
are maintained, during prep classes. Extra tuitions in any subjects can
be provided for, as per the need of each child.
Exeat permits are
granted once a month for the children to go to town for outing. Maids
escort the junior students on outing days.
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Splashing
about in the cool water. |
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Picnic
in the open countryside.
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Picnics, trekking
and nature walks broaden the ideas of students, which we encourage.
Certain rules
and regulations, which the student of the hostel have to follow, are attached
with the form along with the fee structure of the hostel.

BOARDING
CHARGES
(Charges with effect from January 1st, 2005)
| Admission
Forms / Charges |
Rs.
200/- |
Annual
Charges
| Library &
Craft |
Rs. 100/- |
| Games & Picnic |
Rs. 250/- |
| Development Fund |
Rs. 200/- |
| Entertainment
Fee |
Rs. 200/- |
| Postage |
Rs. 200/- |
| Security Deposit
(refundable) |
Rs. 2000/- |
Monthly
Charges
| Boarding
& Lodging (per month) payable for ten months. |
Rs.
2700/- |
Total
Fee Payable At The Time Of Admission
| Admission
Forms / Charges |
Rs.
200/- |
| Annual Charges |
Rs. 1000/- |
| Security Deposit
(refundable) |
Rs. 2000/- |
| Boarding &
Lodging |
Rs. 2700/- |
Total
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Rs. 5900/- |

LIST
OF CLOTHES FOR BOARDERS
S.No. |
Item |
For
Girls |
For
Boys |
| 1. |
White
full sleeved shirt (school) |
2
nos |
4
nos |
| 2. |
White
half sleeved shirts (school) |
2
nos |
2
nos |
| 3. |
Grey
half shorts |
- |
3
nos |
| 4. |
Grey
tunic |
3
nos |
- |
| 5. |
Machine
knitted school sweater |
1
no |
1
no |
| 6. |
School
tie |
2
nos |
2
nos |
| 7. |
School
socks |
3
pairs |
3
pairs |
| 8. |
Black
laced shoes |
2
pairs |
2
pairs |
| 9. |
White
P.T. shoes |
2
pairs |
2
pairs |
| 10. |
Underwear |
8
nos |
8
nos |
| 11. |
White
vests |
4
nos |
6
nos |
| 12. |
Night
suits |
2
pairs |
2
pairs |
| 13. |
Bath
towel |
3
nos |
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