Kalimpong Town (SE) · Kalimpong
3F47+C2Q, Kalimpong Khasmahal, Kalimpong, West Bengal 734301, India
View on Kanchen map View on Google MapsRanked #148 in Kalimpong· #1162 of 1,284 overall
Last scored Sep 15, 2026
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"Described as an 'Amazing well maintained property' with 'superb' art, though noted as 'kinda creepy' inside; operates as a historic trust bungalow rather than a traditional lodging."
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"No reviews mention running water, hot water reliability, or plumbing."
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"The Italian trust team is praised for providing an 'interesting excursion' and protecting the history, though visits must be booked ahead and no food/meals are mentioned."
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"No reviews describe the road access, last-mile drive, or physical transit to the property."
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"Mentioned as having 'breathtaking surroundings', though no specific room window views are described."
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Mohit Mazumdar
Just like the other famous house of Kalimpong, it's not a bad place at all. However, compared to the other one, this one is not that unique. The fact that we cannot enter it is another problem. However, it has an interesting history. Frequent travellers will reise the historical connections.
Chetan Roy
You have to call and book ahead for a visit. The house is now run by a Trust. The house is beautiful, the art is superb, and the history of the house and its past inhabitants are amazing.
Sahil Das
It was closed at the time of my visit.
Aakash Rakyan
Limited access
Aman Kumar
Built by the British wool traders in 18th century, Crockety is a bungalow famous for its architectural design and the breathtaking surroundings. Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore broadcasted his work Janmadin on his birthday on All India Radio from behind Crockety.
Natalia Ivanova
Amazing well maintained property! So interesting excursion provided by Italian team.
Madhumita Bhattacharya
Very well maintained ancient property taking care of the delicate arts and literature of ancient years. The team from Italy is doing a good job in protecting the culture!
Raju Chhetri
It was pretty good inside,but kinda creepy,and in the lower building footsteps can be heard,this place is haunting
S O M N A T H G H O S H
Visitors not allow 😑 The Kruketi house was built in the 30th years of the 19th century in European style by Norman Oddling, later son-in-law of “the architector of Kalimpong”, Dr. John Handerson Graham, who died in Kruketi in 1942. E.I. Roerich rented the Kruketi house and moved to it with her elder son U.N. Roerich in 1949. After her death the house passed into hands of the owners. In 2000 Italians came to Kalimpong and found out that the heiress of the Bhutan princess – the owner of the house – sold it to Tibetan, who decided to reconstruct the house and dig a pool. After a year and a half Tibetan put up the house for sale but members of Italian Living Ethics community couldn’t buy it because of the Indian law – a foreigner have no right to own the land in India. As for the difficulties, they were overcome. Reconstruction of the house was held from 2003 till 2005. In the process the initial view was maximally preserved. On the 5th of December, 2005 the grand opening of the house-museum took place in presence of official persons from India, Russia and Italy.
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