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A view of Darjeeling from the Happy Valley Tea Estate
Darjeeling
Coordinates: 27°02′N 88°10′E / 27.03, 88.16
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	10.57 km² (4 sq mi) • 2,134 m (7,001 ft)
District(s)	Darjeeling
Population • Density	107,530 (2001) • 8,548/km² (22,139/sq mi)
Chairman	Subash Ghishing
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 734101 • +0354 • WB-73 WB-74

Coordinates: 27°02′N 88°10′E / 27.03, 88.16 Darjeeling (Nepali: दार्जीलिङ्ग (help· info), Bengali: দার্জিলিং) is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of Darjeeling district, in the Shiwalik Hills on the lower range of the Himalaya, at an average elevation of 2,134 m (6,982 ft). The name "Darjeeling" is a combination of the Tibetan words Dorje ("thunderbolt") and ling ("place"), translating to "The land of the thunderbolt."^[1] During the British Raj in India, Darjeeling's temperate climate led to its development as a hill station (hill town) for British residents to escape the heat of the plains during the summers. Look up Darjeeling in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... , Mizoram   is one of the Seven Sister States in northeastern India on the border with Myanmar. ... Download high resolution version (5587x1716, 1381 KB)Darjeeling panorama taken by Mjanich. ... Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea estate in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... The divisions of a district. ... Darjeeling is a district of West Bengal whose headquarters are at the hill station of Darjeeling. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Subhash Ghising was the chairman of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council in West Bengal, India. ... A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service (similar to the ZIP Code in the United States). ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Nepali (Khaskura) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal, Bhutan, and some parts of India and Myanmar (Burma). ... Image File history File links Darjeeling. ... Bengali or Bangla (IPA: ) is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit, Pāli and Sanskrit languages. ... , West Bengal (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ... Darjeeling is a district of West Bengal whose headquarters are at the hill station of Darjeeling. ... The Siwalik Hills (also spelled Shiwalik, Shivalik, or Sivalik) are the southernmost and geologically youngest foothills running parallel to the main Himalayas. ... Perspective view of the Himalaya and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The Tibetan language is spoken primarily by the Tibetan people who live across a wide area of eastern Central Asia bordering South Asia, as well as by large number of Tibetan refugees all over the world. ... Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... Kalimpong town as viewed from a distant hill. ...

Darjeeling is internationally famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tea plantations date back to the mid 19th century as part of a British development of the area. The tea growers of the area developed distinctive hybrids of black tea and fermenting techniques, with many blends considered among the world's finest.^[2] The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connecting the town with the plains was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 and is one of the few steam engines still in service in India. Darjeeling tea has traditionally been prized above all other black teas, especially in the UK and the countries comprising the former British Empire. ... The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, nicknamed the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge narrow-gauge railway from Siliguri to Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal, run by the Indian Railways. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State...

Darjeeling has several British-style public schools, which attract students from many parts of India and neighbouring countries. The town, along with neighbouring Kalimpong was a major centre for the demand of a separate Gorkhaland state in the 1980s, though the separatist movement has gradually decreased over the past decade due to the setting up of an autonomous hill council. In the recent years the town's fragile ecology is threatened by a rising demand for environmental resources, stemming from growing tourist traffic and poorly planned urbanisation. , Kalimpong (Nepali: कालिम्पोङ) is a hill station (a hill town) nestled in the Shiwalik Hills (or Lower Himalaya) in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Gorkaland is the name given to the area around Darjeeling and the Duars in north West Bengal in India. ... “Separatists” redirects here. ... Urbanization is the degree of or increase in urban character or nature. ...

History

Main article: History of Darjeeling

The history of Darjeeling is intertwined with that of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Bengal. Until the early 19th century, the area around Darjeeling was ruled intermittently by the kingdoms of Nepal and Sikkim,^[3] with settlement consisting of a few villages of Lepcha woodspeople.^[4] In 1828, a delegation of British East India Company officials on their way to Sikkim stayed in Darjeeling and decided that the region was a suitable site for a sanitarium for British soldiers.^[5][6] The Company negotiated a lease of the area from the Chogyal of Sikkim in 1835.^[3] Arthur Campbell, a surgeon with the Company and Lieutenant Napier (later Lord Napier of Magdala) were given the responsibility to found a hill station there. History of Darjeeling, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal in the Shiwalik Hills on the lower range of the eastern Himalaya is intertwined with the history of Bengal, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and , of course, the British East India Company. ... , Sikkim (also Sikhim) (DevanāgarÄ«: सिक्किम  ) is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. ... Bengal (Bengali: বঙ্গ Bôngo, বাংলা Bangla, বঙ্গদেশ Bôngodesh or বাংলাদেশ Bangladesh), is a historical and geographical region in the northeast of South Asia. ... The Lepcha (population: 50,000) are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. ... The Chogyal were the monarchs of the former country of Sikkim. ... Archibald Campbell (1805–1874) of the Bengal Medical Service (according to some source, Indian Medical Service) was the first superintendent of the sanitarium of Darjeeling town in India. ... Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, GCB, GCSI, CIE, FRS (1810-1890), was a British soldier. ...

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, in 1921

The British established experimental tea plantations in Darjeeling in 1841. The success of these experiments led to the development of tea estates all around the town in the second half of the 19th century.^[7] Darjeeling was annexed by the British Indian Empire a few years after an incident of discord between Sikkim and the Company in 1849.^[5] During this time immigrants, mainly from Nepal, were recruited to work at construction sites, tea gardens, and on other agriculture-related projects.^[6] Scottish missionaries undertook the construction of schools and welfare centres for the British residents, laying the foundation for Darjeeling's high reputation as a centre of education. The opening of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in 1881 hastened the development of the region.^[8] In 1898, Darjeeling was rocked by a major earthquake (known as the "Darjeeling disaster") that caused severe damage to the town and the native population.^[9][10] Image File history File links A point on the w:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. ... Image File history File links A point on the w:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. ... Fundamentally, a plantation is usually a large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or semitropical country, on which cotton, tobacco, coffee, sugar cane, or trees and the like is cultivated, usually by resident laborers. ... The British Raj is an informal term for the period of British rule of most of the Indian subcontinent, or present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (previously known as Ceylon). ... This article is about the country. ... Two Mormon missionaries A missionary is traditionally defined as a propagator of religion who works to convert those outside that community; someone who proselytizes. ... The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, nicknamed the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge narrow-gauge railway from Siliguri to Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal, run by the Indian Railways. ...

Under British rule, the Darjeeling area was initially a "Non-Regulation District" (a scheme of administration applicable to economically less advanced districts in the British Raj^[11]) — acts and regulations of the British Raj did not automatically apply to the district in line with rest of the country. As a consequence of the 1905 Partition of Bengal, the area came under the jurisdiction of the Rajshahi division^[12] and was placed in the newly created province of East Bengal and Assam. Later in 1919, the area was declared a "backward tract".^[11] Darjeeling's elite residents were the British ruling class of the time, who visited Darjeeling every summer. An increasing number of well-to-do Indian residents of Kolkata (then Calcutta), affluent Maharajas of princely states and land-owning zamindars also began visiting Darjeeling.^[13] The town continued to grow as a tourist destination, becoming known as the "Queen of the Hills".^[14] The town did not see any significant political activity during the freedom struggle of India owing to its remote location and small population. However, there was a failed assassination attempt by revolutionaries on Sir John Anderson, the Governor of Bengal in the 1930s.^[12] Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... Partition of Bengal, 1905 was made on 16 October 1905 by then Indian vice roy Lord Curzon. ... Padma River flows besides Rajshahi City Rajshahi (Bangla: রাজশাহী) is a city in Rajshahi District in northwestern Bangladesh. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE The word Mahārāja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for great king or high king (a karmadharaya from mahānt great... A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ... Zamindar, also known as Zemindar, Zamindari, or the Zamindari System (Persian: زمیندار) were employed by the Mughals to collect taxes from peasants. ... The Indian Independence Movement was a series of revolutions empowered by the people of India put forth to battle the British Empire for complete political independence, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ... Revolutionary movement for Indian independence is often a less-highlighted aspect of Indian independence movement - the underground revolutionary factions. ... John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley of Westdean (8 July 1882 – 4 January 1958) was a British statesman. ... . ...

After the independence of India in 1947, Darjeeling was merged with the state of West Bengal. The separate district of Darjeeling was established consisting of the hill towns of Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and some parts of the Terai region. When the People's Republic of China annexed Tibet in 1950, thousands of Tibetan refugees settled across Darjeeling district. A diverse ethnic population gave rise to socio-economic tensions, and the demand for the creation of the separate states of Gorkhaland and Kamtapur along ethnic lines grew popular in the 1980s. The issues came to a head after a 40-day strike called by the Gorkha National Liberation Front, during which violence gripped the city, causing the state government to call in the Indian Army to restore order. Political tensions largely declined with the establishment of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council under the chairmanship of Subash Gishing.^[15] The DGHC was given semi-autonomous powers to govern the district. Later its name was changed to "Darjeeling Gorkha Autonomous Hill Council" (DGAHC). Though Darjeeling is now peaceful, the issue of a separate state still lingers. The Indian independence movement was a series of steps taken in the Indian subcontinent for independence from British colonial rule, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ... , West Bengal (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ... , Kurseong (Hindi: ) is a hill station (and sub-divisional town) situated in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. ... , Kalimpong (Nepali: कालिम्पोङ) is a hill station (a hill town) nestled in the Shiwalik Hills (or Lower Himalaya) in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... The Terai, or Tarai (i. ... This article is about historical/cultural Tibet. ... Gorkaland is the name given to the area around Darjeeling and the Duars in north West Bengal in India. ... Kamtapur is a state demanded by the Rajvanshi people of Jalpaiguri district in northern West Bengal, India. ... Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) is a political party in northern West Bengal, India, formed in 1980. ... The Indian Army is one of the armed forces of India and has responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) is an autonomous body that looks after the District of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ...

Geography

Mount Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling seen from Tiger Hill.

Darjeeling is located at an average elevation of 2,134 m or 6,982 ft^[16] in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region on the Darjeeling-Jalapahar range that originates in the south from Ghum. The range is Y-shaped with the base resting at Katapahar and Jalapahar and two arms diverging north of Observatory Hill. The north-eastern arm dips suddenly and ends in the Lebong spur, while the north-western arm passes through North Point and ends in the valley near Tukver Tea Estate.^[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 1680 KB) Picture showing Darjeeling and Mount Kanchenjunga seen from Tiger Hill, all in India. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 1680 KB) Picture showing Darjeeling and Mount Kanchenjunga seen from Tiger Hill, all in India. ... Tiger Hill is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Darjeeling Himalayan hill region is situated on the North-Western side of the state of West Bengal in India. ... Ghum is a small hilly locality in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region of West Bengal, India. ... Katapahar is a ridge in Darjeeling town in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Jalapahar is a ridge as well as a locality in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the Insian state of West Bengal. ... Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is a hill near the Chowrasta. ... Lebong is a valley nearly one thousand feet below Darjeeling, India. ... Tukver Tea Estate is a rea estate near Darjeeling in India. ...

Darjeeling is the main town of the Sadar subdivision and also the headquarters of the district. Most of the district, including the town of Darjeeling lies in the Shiwalik Hills (or Lower Himalaya). The soil is chiefly composed of sandstone and conglomerate formations, which are the solidified and upheaved detritus of the great range of Himalaya. However, the soil is often poorly consolidated (the permeable sediments of the region do not retain water between rains) and is not considered suitable for agriculture. The area has steep slopes and loose topsoil, leading to frequent landslides during the monsoons. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, the town falls under seismic zone-IV, (on a scale of I to V, in order of increasing proneness to earthquakes)^[17] near the convergent boundary of the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates and is subject to frequent quakes. The hills are nestled within higher peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the town in the distance. Mount Kanchenjunga (8,591 m or 28,185 ft) — the world's third-highest peak — is the most prominent peak visible. In days clear of clouds, Nepal's Mount Everest (8,850 m or 29,028 ft) can be seen.^[18] Darjeeling Sadar is a sub-division of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. ... The Siwalik Hills (also spelled Shiwalik, Shivalik, or Sivalik) are the southernmost and geologically youngest foothills running parallel to the main Himalayas. ... Red sandstone interior of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, worn smooth due to erosion by flash flooding over millions of years Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral or rock grains. ... Perspective view of the Himalaya and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. ... Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, usually the top six to eight inches. ... Landslide of soil and regolith in Pakistan A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows. ... Bold text[[ // [[Image:Media:Example. ... The BIS logo The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India is involved in the development of technical standards (popularly known as Indian Standards), product quality and management system certifications and consumer affairs. ... The Indian subcontinent has had a history of devastating earthquakes. ... In plate tectonics, a convergent boundary (convergent fault boundary, convergent plate boundary, or active margin) is where two tectonic plates slide towards each other and usually collide forming either a subduction zone with its associated island arc or an orogenic belt and associated mountain range. ...  The Eurasian plate, shown in green The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate covering Eurasia (a landmass consisting of the traditional continents of Europe and Asia) except that it does not cover the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian subcontinent, and the area east of the Verkhoyansk Range in East Siberia. ... The tectonic plates of the world were mapped in the second half of the 20th century. ... Kanchenjunga (a number of alternative spellings are used Kangchenjunga which is the correct spelling, Kangchen Dzö-nga, Khangchendzonga, Kanchenjanga, Kachendzonga, or Kangchanfanga) is the third highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Nepal and the highest in India, located in the Taplejung district of Sikkim, straddling the... “Everest” redirects here. ...

There are several tea plantations in the area. The town of Darjeeling and surrounding region face deforestation due to increasing demand for wood fuel and timber, as well as air pollution from increasing vehicular traffic.^[19] Flora around Darjeeling includes temperate, deciduous forests of poplar, birch, oak, and elm as well as evergreen, coniferous trees of wet alpine. Dense evergreen forests lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of flora, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the only specialised zoo in the country conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species.^[20] This article is about the process of deforestation in the environment. ... Deciduous means temporary or tending to fall off (deriving from the Latin word decidere, to fall off) and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally. ... This article is about woody plants of the genus Populus. ... Species Many species; see text and classification Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. ... Species See List of Quercus species The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin oak tree), and some related genera, notably Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. ... Species See Elm species, varieties, cultivars and hybrids Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees making up the genus Ulmus, family Ulmaceae, found throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Siberia to Indonesia, Mexico to Japan. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ... Orders & Families Cordaitales † Pinales   Pinaceae - Pine family   Araucariaceae - Araucaria family   Podocarpaceae - Yellow-wood family   Sciadopityaceae - Umbrella-pine family   Cupressaceae - Cypress family   Cephalotaxaceae - Plum-yew family   Taxaceae - Yew family Vojnovskyales † Voltziales † The conifers, division Pinophyta, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the Kingdom Plantae. ... For the climate of the mountains named the Alps, see climate) for a region above the tree-line. ... Orchid re-directs here; for alternate uses see Orchid (disambiguation) Genera Over 800 See List of Orchidaceae genera. ... Lloyds Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the zooligical park in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ...

Climate

Drizzling at Darjeeling

Darjeeling's temperate climate has five distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter, and the monsoons. Summers (lasting from May to June) are mild, with maximum temperatures rarely crossing 25 °C (77 °F). The monsoon season from June to September is characterised by intense torrential rains often causing landslides that block Darjeeling's land access to the rest of the country. In winter temperature averages 5–7 °C (41–44 °F). Occasionally the temperatures drop below freezing; snowfalls are rare. During the monsoon and winter seasons, Darjeeling is often shrouded in mist and fog. The annual mean temperature is 12 °C (53 °F); monthly mean temperatures range from 5–17 °C (41–62 °F).^[21] The highest temperature ever recorded in the district was 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) on 23 August 1957; the lowest-ever temperature recorded was −5 °C (23 °F) on 11 February 1905.^[22] The average annual precipitation is 281.8 cm (110.9 in), with the highest incidence occurring in July (75.3 cm or 29.6 in).^[21] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For the usage in virology, see temperate (virology). ... For other uses, see Spring. ... For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... A semi-arid wasteland near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ... Celsius is, or relates to, the Celsius temperature scale (previously known as the centigrade scale). ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ... Landslide of soil and regolith in Pakistan A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes and shallow debris flows. ... The melting point of a crystalline solid is the temperature range at which it changes state from solid to liquid. ... Dramatic morning mist Mist is a phenomenon of a liquid in small droplets floating through air. ... Golden Gate Bridge in Fog Evening fog obscures Londons Tower Bridge from passers by. ... is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... A centimetre (American spelling centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length that is equal to one hundredth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Civic administration

A political rally taking place in Darjeeling.

The Darjeeling urban agglomeration consists of Darjeeling Municipality and the Pattabong Tea Garden.^[23] Established in 1850, the Darjeeling municipality maintains the civic administration of the town, covering an area of 10.57 km² (4.08 mi²).^[23] The municipality consists of a board of councillors elected from each of the 32 wards of Darjeeling town as well as a few members nominated by the state government. The board of councillors elects a chairman from among its elected members;^[3] the chairman is the executive head of the municipality. The Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) at present holds power in the municipality. The Gorkha-dominated hill areas of the whole Darjeeling district is under the jurisdiction of the Darjeeling Gorkha Autonomous Hill Council since its formation in 1988. The DGHC's elected councillors are authorised to manage certain affairs of the hills, including education, health and tourism. The town is within the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency and elects one member to the Lok Sabha (Lower House) of the Indian Parliament. It elects one member in the West Bengal state legislative assembly, the Vidhan Sabha. The Indian National Congress won the parliamentary election in 2004, while the state assembly seat was won by GNLF in the 2006 polls. Darjeeling town comes under the jurisdiction of the district police (which is a part of the state police); a Deputy Superintendent of Police oversees the town's security and law affairs.^[24] Darjeeling municipality area has two police stations at Darjeeling and Jorebungalow.^[25] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 571 KB) Summary A political rally taking place in Darjeeling. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 571 KB) Summary A political rally taking place in Darjeeling. ... Darjeeling Municipality is responsible for the civic administration of the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... Pattabong Tea Garden or Puttabong Tea Garden is a tea-estate in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... In Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, a ward is an electoral area of a borough, city, council, county, district, parish, shire or town (Local Government Area). ... Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) is a political party in northern West Bengal, India, formed in 1980. ... The Darjeeling Gorkha Autonomous Hill Council (DGAHC), previously known as Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) is an autonomous body that looks after the District of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. ... The Lok Sabha is the lower house in the Parliament of India. ... Darjeeling is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency in West Bengal, India. ... A lower house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house. ... The Parliament of India is bicameral. ... Vidhan Sabha, the name of the state-level legislature assemblies in India. ... Indian National Congress (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ... Legislative elections were held in India, the worlds largest democracy, in four phases between April 20 and May 10, 2004. ... West Bengal, India The West Bengal state assembly election of 2006, part of a series of state assembly elections in 2006, was scheduled to occur in five phases. ... The West Bengal Police is the police force of West Bengal, India. ... Deputy Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), was a rank used by police forces of the British Empire. ... Jorebungalow or Jorebunglow is a small locality near the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ...

Utility services

A sewer running behind houses.

Natural springs provide most of Darjeeling's water supply – water collected is routed to Senchal Lake (10 km or 6.2 miles southeast of town), from where it is piped to the town. During the dry season, when water supplied by springs is insufficient, water is pumped from Khong Khola, a nearby small perennial stream. There is a steadily widening gap between water supply and demand; just over 50% of the town's households are connected to the municipal water supply system.^[3] The town has an underground sewage system that collects domestic waste from residences and about fifty community toilets. Waste is then conveyed to six central septic tanks and ultimately disposed of in natural jhoras (waterways); roadside drains also collect sewage and storm water. Municipal Darjeeling produces about 50 tonnes (110,200 lb) of solid waste every day, which is disposed of in nearby disposal sites.^[3] Electricity is supplied by the West Bengal State Electricity Board, and the West Bengal Fire Service provides emergency services for the town. The town often suffers from power outages and the electrical supply voltage is unstable, making voltage stabilisers popular with many households. Almost all of the primary schools are now maintained by Darjeeling Gorkha Autonomous Hill Council. The total length of all types of roads — including stepped paths within the municipality — is around 90 km (56 miles); these are maintained by the municipality.^[3] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (773x1024, 651 KB) Summary Description: A pukka sewage running behind houses in Darjeeling, India Source: http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (773x1024, 651 KB) Summary Description: A pukka sewage running behind houses in Darjeeling, India Source: http://www. ... Senchal lake, located 10 km to the south-east of Darjeeling, is the main reservoir of potable water for the town of Darjeeling, India. ... Khong Khola is a small perennial river near the town of Darjeeling, India. ... A tonne or metric ton (symbol t), sometimes referred to as a metric tonne, is a measurement of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... West Bengal State Electricity Board (WBSEB) is a state owned electricity regulation board operating within the state of West Bengal in India. ... West Bengal Fire Service is the state owned service that attends fire/rescue calls throughout the Indian state of West Bengal, including the city of Kolkata. ... Power Outage is an episode of The WB drama series, Charmed. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Linear regulator. ...

Economy

Darjeeling Tea Plantation

The two most significant contributors to Darjeeling's economy are tourism and the tea industry. Darjeeling tea is regarded as the best of black teas and is widely popular,^[2] especially in the UK and the countries making up the former British Empire. The tea industry has faced competition in recent years from tea produced in other parts of India as well as other countries like Nepal.^[26] Widespread concerns about labour disputes, worker layoffs and closing of estates have affected investment and production.^[27] Several tea estates are being run on a workers' cooperative model, while others are being planned for conversion into tourist resorts.^[27] More than 60% of workers in the tea gardens are women. The remuneration of workers are often half in cash and half in other benefits like accommodation, subsidised rations, free medical benefits etc.^[28] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3008x2000, 2617 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Darjeeling Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3008x2000, 2617 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Darjeeling Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... “Tourist” redirects here. ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... Darjeeling tea has traditionally been prized above all other black teas, especially in the UK and the countries comprising the former British Empire. ... Black tea Black tea is more oxidized than the green, oolong and white varieties; all four varieties are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... For cooperative as used in biochemistry, see cooperative binding. ...

The district's forests and other natural wealth have been adversely affected by an ever-growing population.^[23] The years since independence have seen substantial advances in the area's education, communication and agriculture – the latter including the production of diverse cash crops like potato, cardamom, ginger, and oranges. Farming on terraced slopes is a major source of livelihood for the rural populace around the town and it supplies the town with fruits and vegetables. For other uses, see Potato (disambiguation). ... Genera Amomum Elettaria The name cardamom is used for herbs within two genera of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, namely Elettaria and Amomum. ... For other uses, see Ginger (disambiguation). ... Orange blossoms and oranges on tree For other uses of orange, see orange (disambiguation) The Orange Citrus x sinensis is a Citrus tree, and the fruits of this tree. ... Terraced vineyards near Lausanne The Incan terraces at Písac are still used today. ...

Summer and spring seasons are most popular with tourists, keeping many of Darjeeling's residents employed directly and indirectly, with many residents owning and working in hotels and restaurants. Many people earn a living working for tourism companies and as guides. Darjeeling is a popular filming destination for Bollywood and Bengali cinema; films such as Aradhana, Main Hoon Na, Kanchenjungha have been filmed here. As the district headquarters, Darjeeling employs many in government offices. Small contributions to the economy come from the sale of traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim and Tibet. Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Bengali cinema, or the Bengali film industry, is one of the earliest film industries in India. ... Spoiler warning: Aradhana (Worship) is a 1969 Bollywood film starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. ... Main Hoon Na (Hindi: मैं हूँ ना, Urdu: میں ہوں نا, English: Im Here Now) is a Hindi Bollywood film written and directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan and Shahrukh Khan; it was released on April 30, 2004 and was considered a box-office success. ... Kanchenjungha is a 1962 film by Indian film director Satyajit Ray, his first original screenplay and colour film. ...

Transport

The "Toy Train" approaching Darjeeling.

Main article: Transport in Darjeeling

The town of Darjeeling can be reached by the 80 km (50 miles) long Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (nicknamed the "Toy Train") from Siliguri, or by the Hill Cart Road (National Highway 55) that follows the railway line. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a 60 cm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, becoming only the second railway in the world to have this honour.^[8] Regular bus services and hired vehicles connect Darjeeling with Siliguri and the neighbouring towns of Kurseong, Kalimpong and Gangtok. Four wheel drives, including Land Rovers, are the most popular means of transport, as they can easily navigate the steep slopes in the region. However, road and rail communications often get disrupted in the monsoons due to landslides. The nearest airport is in Bagdogra near Siliguri, located about 93 km (58 miles) from Darjeeling. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan are the three major carriers that connect the area to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. The closest major railway station is in New Jalpaiguri, which is connected with almost all major cities of the country. Within the town, people usually traverse by walking. Residents also use bicycle, two-wheelers and hired taxis for travelling short distances. The Darjeeling Ropeway, functional from 1968 to 2003, was stopped after an accident killed four tourists.^[29][30] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 1214 KB) Description: Toy Train, Darjeeling, India Source: I have taken this photo myself in mid 2004 with my own Sony DSC-707. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 1214 KB) Description: Toy Train, Darjeeling, India Source: I have taken this photo myself in mid 2004 with my own Sony DSC-707. ... 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Demographics

Concrete/brick and timber houses in the town.

Main article: Demographics of Darjeeling

As per the 2001 census, the Darjeeling urban agglomeration (which includes Pattabong Tea Garden), with an area of 12.77 km² (4.93 mi²) has a population of 109,163, while the municipal area has a population of 107,530.^[23] The town has an additional average diurnal floating population of 20,500 – 30,000, mainly consisting of the tourists.^[3] The population density of the municipal area is 10,173 per km².^[23] The sex ratio is 1,017 females per 1,000 males^[23] — which is higher than the national average. The women make a significant contribution as earning members of households and the workforce.^[31] The town houses approximately 31% of its population in the slums and shanty buildings — a consequence of heavy immigration.^[3] The major religion is Hinduism, followed by Buddhism. Christians and Muslims form sizable minorities.^[32] The population's ethnic composition is closely linked with that of Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim and Bengal. The majority of the populace is of ethnic Nepali background, having migrated to Darjeeling in search of jobs during the British rule. Indigenous ethnic groups include the Lepchas, Bhutias, Sherpas, Rais, Yamloos, Damais, Kamais, Newars and Limbus. Other communities that inhabit Darjeeling include the Bengalis, Marwaris, Anglo-Indians, Chinese, Biharis and Tibetans. The most commonly spoken language is Nepali (Gorkhali); Hindi, Bengali and English are also used. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (768x1024, 491 KB) Summary Hillside houses in Darjeeling. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (768x1024, 491 KB) Summary Hillside houses in Darjeeling. ... As per the 2001 census, the Darjeeling urban agglomeration (which includes Pattabong Tea Garden), with an area of 12. ... Pattabong Tea Garden or Puttabong Tea Garden is a tea-estate in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. ... Slums in Delhi, India. ... 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Darjeeling has seen significant growth in its population during the last century, especially since the 1970s. Annual growth rates reached as high as 45% in the 1990s, far above the national, state, and district averages.^[3] The colonial town had been designed for a mere population of 10,000, and subsequent growth has created extensive infrastructual and environmental problems. The region is relatively new in geological terms and unstable in nature, suffering from a host of environmental problems.^[3] Environmental degradation, including denudation of the surrounding hills has adversely affected Darjeeling's appeal as a tourist destination.^[19]

Culture

Main article: Culture of Darjeeling

Colourful flags with Buddhist text around a Hindu temple. Such flags are believed to ward off evil spirits.

Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre

Apart from the major religious festivals of Diwali, Christmas, Dussera, Holi etc., the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Lepchas and Bhutias celebrate new year in January, while Tibetans celebrate the new year (Losar) with "Devil Dance" in February–March. The Maghe sankranti, Ram Navami, Chotrul Duchen, Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of the Dalai Lama and Tendong Lho Rumfaat are some other festivals, some distinct to local culture and others shared with the rest of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Darjeeling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjeeling Initiative, is a ten day carnival held every year during the winter with the high quality portrayal of the rich musical and cultural heritage of Darjeeling Hills as its central theme.^[33] Colourful flags with Buddhist text around a Hindu temple. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1080x720, 188 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Darjeeling Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1080x720, 188 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Darjeeling Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... This article is about the Religious festival. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... This article needs cleanup. ... For the Indian film of the same name, see Holi (film). ... The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. ... Losar (Tibetan: ལོ་གསར་; Wylie: lo gsar) is the Tibetan word for new year. ... This article, image, template or category should belong in one or more categories. ... Maghe sankranti is a Nepalese festival observed in the month of January (at the end of the month of Magh). ... Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of a Hindu lunar year (or Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami). ... Chötrul Düchen, also known as Chonga Choepa or the Butter Lamp Festival, is one of the four festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha, according to Tibetan traditions. ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... The 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso (1876-1933). ... Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of Lepcha people. ... Darjeeling Carnival is a ten-day carnival arranged in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... Image:Di. ...

A popular food in Darjeeling is the momo, a steamed dumpling containing pork, beef and vegetables cooked in a doughy wrapping and served with watery soup. Wai-Wai is a packaged snack consisting of noodles which are eaten either dry or in soup form. Churpee, a kind of hard cheese made from cow's or yak's milk is sometimes chewed. A form of noodle called thukpa, served in soup form is also popular in Darjeeling. There are a large number of restaurants which offer a wide variety of traditional Indian, continental and Chinese cuisines to cater to the tourists. Tea is the most popular beverage, procured from the famed Darjeeling tea gardens, as well as coffee. Chhang is a local beer made from millet. This page has been successfully copied to the Wikibooks Cookbook using the Import tool. ... For other uses, see Pork (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Wai Wai (Nepali वाई वाई) is a very popular brand of instant noodles produced by CG Foods in Nepal and India. ... Churpee is a kind of cheese eaten in the Eastern Himalayas. ... COW is an acronym for a number of things: Can of worms The COW programming language, an esoteric programming language. ... For other uses, see Yak (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Noodle (disambiguation). ... Thukpa (Tibetan: ཐུག་པ་; Wylie: thug pa) is a Tibetan noodle soup, usually served with meat. ... Indian Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes. ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... For the several U.S. counties named Coffee, see Coffee County. ... Chhaang or chang (Nectar of Gods) is a popular alcoholic beverage in the eastern Himalayas. ... Pearl millet in the field The millets are a group of small-seeded species of cereal crops, widely grown around the world for food and fodder. ...

Colonial architecture characterises many buildings in Darjeeling; several mock Tudor residences, Gothic churches, the Raj Bhawan (Governor House), Planters' Club and various educational institutions are examples. Buddhist monasteries showcase the pagoda style architecture. Darjeeling is regarded as a centre of music and a niche for musicians and music admirers. Singing and playing musical instruments is a common pastime among the resident population, who take pride in the traditions and role of music in cultural life.^[34] Western music is popular among the younger generation, and Darjeeling is a major centre of Nepali rock music. Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Darjeeling. An improvised form of ball made of rubber garters (called chungi) is often used for playing in the steep streets. Ascott House, an early example of Tudorbethan, which Mock Tudor emulates Particularly popular in 20th century high-end tract housing developments is a style formally called Tudor (but sometimes called Mock Tudor). ... Interior of Cologne Cathedral Interior of San Zanipolo, Venice, photo Giovanni dallOrto. ... Raj Bhavan in Darjeeling (in the Indian state of West Bengal is the present day incarnation of the Darjeeeling Government House that was built as summer residence of Governor Generals of India during the British Raj. ... Darjeeling Planters Club is the club of Darjeeling Planters Association, located in the town of Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by... A pagoda at Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia This article is about the building style. ... The rock music scene of Nepal originated with the arrival of Hippies in the Kathmandu valley. ... Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

Some notable places to visit include the Tiger Hill, the zoo, monasteries and the tea gardens. The town attracts trekkers and sportsmen seeking to explore the Himalayas, serving as the starting point for climbing attempts on some Indian and Nepali peaks. Tenzing Norgay, one of the two men to first climb Mount Everest, spent most of his adult life in the Sherpa community in Darjeeling. His success provided the impetus to establish the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling in 1954. In the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Tibetan crafts like carpets, wood and leather work are displayed. Several monasteries like Ghum Monastery (8 km or 5 miles from the town), Bhutia Busty monastery, Mag-Dhog Yolmowa preserve ancient Buddhist scripts. Tiger Hill is the summit of Ghoom, the highest railway station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the zooligical park in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... For the movie Himalaya, see Himalaya (film). ... Tenzing Norgay (May 1914 – 9 May 1986), often referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer. ... “Everest” redirects here. ... Selected ethnic groups of Nepal; Bhotia, Sherpa, Thakali Gurung Kiranti, Rai, Limbu Newari Pahari Tamang For other uses of the word Sherpa, see Sherpa (disambiguation). ... The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was created on November 4, 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. ... Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center in darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. ... Ghum Monastery is the popular name of the Sampten Choling Monastery located at Ghum at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. ... Bhutia Busty monastery or Karmaa Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Darjeeling, India. ... Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ...

Education

Darjeeling's schools are either run by the state government or by private and religious organisations. Schools mainly use English and Nepali as their medium of instruction, although the national language Hindi and the official state language Bengali are also stressed. The schools are either affiliated with the ICSE, the CBSE, or the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. Having been a summer retreat for the British in India, Darjeeling soon became the place of choice for the establishment of public schools on the model of Eton, Harrow and Rugby, allowing the children of British officials to obtain an exclusive education.^[35] Institutions such as St. Joseph's College (School Dept.), Loreto Convent, St. Paul's School and Mount Hermon School attract students from all over India and South Asia. Many schools (some are more than a hundred years old) still adhere to the traditions from its British and colonial heritage. Darjeeling hosts three colleges — St. Joseph's College, Loreto College and Darjeeling Government College — all affiliated to University of North Bengal in Siliguri. Medium of instruction is the language that is used in teaching. ... The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examination is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations for class 10, i. ... “CBSE” redirects here. ... West Bengal Board of Secondary Education is the examining authority for the Standard 10 Examinations of the West Bengal Board of Education. ... A public school, in current English, Welsh and Northern Ireland usage, is a (usually) prestigious independent school, for children usually between the ages of 11 or 13 and 18, which charges fees and is not financed by the state. ... The Kings College of Our Lady of Eton beside Windsor, commonly known as Eton College or just Eton, is a public school (privately funded and independent) for boys, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. It is located in Eton, near Windsor in England, north of Windsor Castle, and... Harrow School, (originally: The Free Grammar School of John Lyon; generally: Harrow), is an independent school for boys (aged 13-18), and is located in Harrow on the Hill in the London Borough of Harrow. ... A view of Rugby School from The Close, the playing field where according to legend Rugby was invented Rugby School, located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, is one of the oldest public schools in England and is one of the major co-educational boarding schools in the country. ... St. ... Loreto Convent is an English-medium high school in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... St. ... Mount Hermon School is a school in the town of Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... St Josephs College is a Government aided, Christian Minority permanent, urban, do-educational college in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... Loreto College in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India is a girls college located in Southfield locality of Darjeeling. ... Darjeeling Government College is a co-education college in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... University of North Bengal near Siliguri in Darjeeling district in North Bengal portion of the Indian state of West Bengal was established in 1962 with a goal to disseminate knowledge to fulfill growing socio-economic and technical manpower needs in the six North Bengal districts and the neighbouring state of...

Media

Newspapers in Darjeeling include English language dailies, The Statesman and The Telegraph, which are printed in Siliguri, and The Hindustan Times and the Times of India which are printed in Kolkata and are received after a day's delay. In addition to these one can also find Nepali, Hindi and Bengali publications. Nepali newspapers include "Sunchari", "Himali Darpan". The public radio station, All India Radio is the only one that can be received in Darjeeling. However, Darjeeling receives almost all the television channels that are received by the rest of the country. Apart from the state-owned terrestrial network Doordarshan, cable television serves most of the homes in the town, while satellite television is common in the outlying areas and in wealthier households. Besides mainstream Indian channels, the town also receives local Nepali language channels. Internet cafés are well established in the main market area, served through dial-up access. BSNL provides a limited form of broadband connectivity of up to 128 kbit/s with DIAS (Direct Internet Access System) connections. The area is serviced by local cellular companies such as BSNL, Reliance Infocomm, Hutch and Airtel. Established in 1875, The Statesman is among the leading daily newspapers of India. ... This article deals with The Daily Telegraph in Britain, see The Daily Telegraph (Australia) for the Australian publication The Daily Telegraph is a British broadsheet newspaper founded in 1855. ... The Hindustan Times is a leading newspaper in India. ... The Times of India, often abbreviated as TOI, is one of Indias leading daily newspapers, owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... For the electronica band, see All India Radio (band). ... Terrestrial television (also known as over-the-air, OTA or broadcast television) was the traditional method of television broadcast signal delivery prior to the advent of cable and satellite television. ... Doordarshan (sometimes DoorDarshan; ) is a Public broadcast Terrestrial television channel run by Prasar Bharati, a board nominated by the Government of India. ... Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ... Satellite television is television delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to conventional terrestrial television and cable television. ... This is a list of television stations available in India: // Hindi Channels - A set of popular Hindi Channels broadcasted online, live. ... An Internet café or cybercafé is a place where one can use a computer with Internet access for a fee, usually per hour or minute; sometimes one can have unmetered access with a pass for a day or month, etc. ... Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. ... Logo BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is Indias largest Communication Service Provider (CSP), and seventh largest in the world. ... Broadband in telecommunications is a term that refers to a signaling method that includes or handles a relatively wide range of frequencies, which may be divided into channels or frequency bins. ... “KBPS” redirects here. ... Direct Internet Access System is a technology for access internet through DSL developed jointly by IIT Madras and Banyan Networks. ... Motorola T2288 mobile phone A mobile phone is a portable electronic device which behaves as a normal telephone whilst being able to move over a wide area (compare cordless phone which acts as a telephone only within a limited range). ... Logo BSNL or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is Indias largest Communication Service Provider (CSP), and seventh largest in the world. ... Reliance Infocomm is an Indian telecommunications company, and is the brainchild of Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries. ... Hutch is a national cellular operator in India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Bharti Televentures. ...

See also

History studies time in human terms. ... Darjeeling is a district of West Bengal whose headquarters are at the hill station of Darjeeling. ... Statue of Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim in Namchi is the tallest statue of saint in the world. ... Buddha and Bodhisattvas, 11th century, Pala Empire Further information: History of Bangladesh The history of Bengal (including Bangladesh and West Bengal) dates back four millennia. ... The History of Nepal is characterized by its isolated position in the Himalayas and its two dominant neighbors, India and China. ... Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) is a political party in northern West Bengal, India, formed in 1980. ... Gorkaland is the name given to the area around Darjeeling and the Duars in north West Bengal in India. ... The Darjeeling Gorkha Autonomous Hill Council (DGAHC), previously known as Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) is an autonomous body that looks after the District of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. ... Darjeeling Municipality is responsible for the civic administration of the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... Darjeeling is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency in West Bengal, India. ... Kanchenjunga (a number of alternative spellings are used Kangchenjunga which is the correct spelling, Kangchen Dzö-nga, Khangchendzonga, Kanchenjanga, Kachendzonga, or Kangchanfanga) is the third highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Nepal and the highest in India, located in the Taplejung district of Sikkim, straddling the... Darjeeling Himalayan hill region is situated on the North-Western side of the state of West Bengal in India. ... Katapahar is a ridge in Darjeeling town in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Jalapahar is a ridge as well as a locality in the hilly town of Darjeeling in the Insian state of West Bengal. ... Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is a hill near the Chowrasta. ... The Siwalik Hills (also spelled Shiwalik, Shivalik, or Sivalik) are the southernmost and geologically youngest foothills running parallel to the main Himalayas. ... Darjeeling Sadar is a sub-division of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. ... Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is the zooligical park in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Manebhanjang or Manebhanjan (2150 m) is a village in the Darjeeling subdivision, Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal in India. ... The view from the highest point in West Bengal Sandakfu or Sandakphu (3636 m) is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. ... The view of Kanchenjunga from Falut Phalut or Falut (3600 m) is the second highest peak of West Bengal, India. ... The terraced garden The Rock Garden at Chunnu Summer Falls and Ganga Maya Park further ahead are recent tourist attraction additions in Darjeeling in West Bengal, India, often described as the “Queen of the Hills”. It is a show piece meant to lure tourists back to Darjeeling after agitations disrupted... University of North Bengal near Siliguri in Darjeeling district in North Bengal portion of the Indian state of West Bengal was established in 1962 with a goal to disseminate knowledge to fulfill growing socio-economic and technical manpower needs in the six North Bengal districts and the neighbouring state of... Mount Hermon School is a school in the town of Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... St. ... Loreto Convent is an English-medium high school in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... St. ... Loreto College in Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India is a girls college located in Southfield locality of Darjeeling. ... Darjeeling Government College is a co-education college in the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... St Josephs College is a Government aided, Christian Minority permanent, urban, do-educational college in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. ... The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was created on November 4, 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. ... Darjeeling tea has traditionally been prized above all other black teas, especially in the UK and the countries comprising the former British Empire. ... Terraced vineyards near Lausanne The Incan terraces at Písac are still used today. ... Pattabong Tea Garden or Puttabong Tea Garden is a tea-estate in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. ... Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea estate in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... The Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is one of Indias most popular tourist destination India is one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia. ... , West Bengal (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ... Transport in Darjeeling consists of the intra-city transport and the communication between the city and other locations in darjeeling district. ... The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, nicknamed the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge narrow-gauge railway from Siliguri to Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal, run by the Indian Railways. ... Bagdogra airport is a civilian airport at a distance of about eighteen kilometres from the city of Siliguri in northern West Bengal, India. ... Darjeeling Ropeway was a ropeway in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... See at the bottom of this page for other meanings of the word Sherpa. ... Selected ethnic groups of Nepal; Bhotia, Sherpa, Thakali Gurung Kiranti, Rai, Limbu Newari Pahari Tamang Mankhim (Tample) of Rai at Aritar, Sikkim The Rai, also known as the Khambu, is one of Nepal’s most ancient indigenous ethnolinguistic groups. ... The Lepcha (population: 50,000) are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. ... The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin, who migrated to Sikkim, India and Bhutan some time after the 15th century. ... Yamloo - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Miji lady The Miji, who are also known as Sajolang or Damai, inhabit in the districts of West Kameng and East Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh. ... Kamais are a Himalayan people who are Aryan in origin. ... The Newar or Newah are the indigenous group of Nepals Kathmandu valley. ... The Limbu (meaning: archer) or Yakthumba are an ethnic group that belong to the Kiranti group or Kirat confederation that includes the Rai and Sunuwar who are believed to be the descendants of the ancient Mongolian people and are still known as Mongolians in Nepal. ... Gurkha Soldiers (1896) Wives and children of Gurkha Soldiers (1896) Gurkha (or Gorkha) are a people from Nepal who take their name from the former city-state of Gorkha, which went on to found the Kingdom of Nepal later on. ... Bengali or Bangla (IPA: ) is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit, Pāli and Sanskrit languages. ... Nepali (Khaskura) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Nepal, Bhutan, and some parts of India and Myanmar (Burma). ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... A silhouette of a Buddha statue at Ayutthaya, Thailand. ... Wai Wai (Nepali वाई वाई) is a very popular brand of instant noodles produced by CG Foods in Nepal and India. ... Churpee is a kind of cheese eaten in the Eastern Himalayas. ... Thukpa (Tibetan: ཐུག་པ་; Wylie: thug pa) is a Tibetan noodle soup, usually served with meat. ... This page has been successfully copied to the Wikibooks Cookbook using the Import tool. ... Chhaang or chang (Nectar of Gods) is a popular alcoholic beverage in the eastern Himalayas. ... This article, image, template or category should belong in one or more categories. ... Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) is a festival of Lepcha people. ... Maghe sankranti is a Nepalese festival observed in the month of January (at the end of the month of Magh). ... Chötrul Düchen, also known as Chonga Choepa or the Butter Lamp Festival, is one of the four festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha, according to Tibetan traditions. ... Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center in darjeeling, India is a rehabilitation centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. ... Ghum Monastery is the popular name of the Sampten Choling Monastery located at Ghum at an elevation of 8,000 feet, 8 km from Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. ... Bhutia Busty monastery or Karmaa Dorjee Chyoling monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Darjeeling, India. ... Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. ... Japanese Peace Pagoda in Darjeeling Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling or Darjeeling Peace Pagoda is one of the Peace Pagodas designed to provide a focus for people of all races and creeds to help unite them in their search for world peace. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... For the movie Himalaya, see Himalaya (film). ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... The Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains, eroded and cut through by the four major rivers of southern India, the Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A teapicker at work in the Nilgiris Nigiris Hills It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into The Nilgiris District. ... The Vindhya Range is a range of hills in central India, which geographically separates The Indian subcontinent into northern India and Southern India. ... The Satpura Range is a range of hills in central India. ... The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. ... The Siwalik Hills (sometimes spelled Shiwalik, Shivalik, or Sivalik) are a sub-Himalayan mountain range running 1,600 km long from the Tista River, Sikkim, through Nepal and India, into northern Pakistan. ... The Khasi Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. ... Anaimalai hills are a trekking destination in the Western Ghats located in the southern indian state of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore district, and is known for its abundant wildlife. ... The Cardamom Hills are elevated regions in Kerala, India. ... sorry guys it is unavailable and happens to be deleted--212. ... Karakoram is a mountain range spanning the borders between Pakistan, China, and India, located in the regions of Gilgit, Ladakh and Baltistan. ... The Hindu Kush or Hindukush (هندوکش in Persian) is a mountain range in Afghanistan as well as in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Deccan Plateau // Main article: Geography of India So anyway,The Deccan Plateau (Marathi: डेक्कन), also known as The Great Country, is a vast elevated tableland area with widely varying terrain features making up the majority of the southern India located between three ranges and extending over eight states. ... A NASA satellite image of the Thar Desert, with the India-Pakistan border superimposed is found in canada, united states. ... Makran is the southern region of Balochistan, in Iran and Pakistan along the coast of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. ... The Chota Nagpur Plateau (also Chhota Nagpur) is a plateau in eastern India, which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh. ... Naga hills, reaching a height of around 3825 meters, lie on the border of India and Myanmar. ... The Mysore Plateau, also known as the South Karnataka Plateau, is one of the four geographically unique regions of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... , Ladakh (Tibetan script: ལ་དྭགས་; Wylie: la-dwags, Ladakhi IPA: , Hindi: लद्दाख़, Hindi IPA: , Urdu: لدّاخ; land of high passes) is a region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in Northern India sandwiched between the Kuen Lun mountain range in the north and the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Indus River Delta The Indus River Delta occurs where the Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea in Pakistan. ... The Ganga basin is a part of the composite Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin, which drains an area of 1,086,000 square kilometres. ... Ganges River Delta, Bangladesh and India The Ganges Delta (or the Bengal Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. ... 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References

Laurence John Lumley Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland (1876-1971)was a British politician who served as Secretary of State for India in the late 1930s. ...

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