Kalimpong is one of the must visit tourist places in the hills giving a scenic beauty with a laid back vibe and it is at an altitude of 1250m. There are many places to visit in and around Kalimpong and one of the must visit places is Cactus nursery. Kalimpong is a famous production centre for gladioli and orchids that are exported to many parts of the World. Kalimpong is also known for the largest number of commercial flowers nurseries and the flowers are then exported to different parts of the country. Cactus is often dismissed as a dry, desert plant, with not enough aesthetic value.

But people will be surprised to come across different varieties of cactus in Kalimpong cactus nursery that are found all across the world. The cactus nursery of Kalimpong is considered to be a finest cactus nurseries in Asia and Kalimpong is a must visit place for plant lovers. There are many nurseries in the small town of Kalimpong but there are few nurseries and those are famous for exotic cactus and one of the must visit cactus nursery is Pine View Nursery which is almost 2 kilometer away from the main town almost a drive of seven to ten minutes. Pine View Nursery was established in the year of 1971 and it is a private commercial nursery of Mr. Mohan S Pradhan of Kalimpong.

The road from the Pine View nursery leads to the main market of the town and the Pine view nursery is famous for its stunning collection of cactus, many tourists visits the nursery to see the exotic collections of more than 1500 species of the cactus. The nursery also has collections of orchids and other exotic flower plants; one can even take them back home since some varieties are available for sale. The nursery is very well maintained and they also have a resort which provides food and accommodation for the tourists. The Pine View Nursery opens at 9:00 AM in the morning and closes 5:00 PM in the evening; the entry fee is INR 20.00 per person.