The third edition of the annual Orange Festival is set to take place in Kalimpong, West Bengal, on December 14-15, 2024. This year, the festival shifts its venue from Darjeeling to Kalimpong, promising a fresh perspective on the region’s rich agricultural heritage. Celebrating the Unique Hill Orange The Orange Festival is a celebration of the […]
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The iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has resumed its popular toy train services from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Darjeeling, much to the delight of travelers and tourism stakeholders. This scenic 87 km journey, often considered the highlight of Darjeeling travel, was suspended on July 5, 2024, after a massive landslide damaged crucial railway tracks. Revival […]
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The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is set to introduce four new diesel-powered special joyrides on the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR). These new Darjeeling to Ghum train rides aim to enhance the experience for tourists visiting the region, offering an additional way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling train on its historic route. Starting […]
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Darjeeling, also known as the “Queen of the Hills,” is ready to welcome tourists again this winter. By the end of November, Step Aside, a new tourist attraction, will open to the public. This will add another treasure to Darjeeling’s rich heritage and scenic beauty. The initiative is expected to boost Darjeeling tourism, offering visitors […]
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The Phulpati Shovayatras recently brought life to Darjeeling, marking the start of the Dashain festivities. This vibrant celebration is one of the most important events for the Gorkha community, blending culture, tradition, and religious devotion. Dashain: The Biggest Festival for the Gorkhas Dashain is the longest and most important festival for the Gorkhas in Darjeeling, […]
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Darjeeling’s tea gardens have been brought to a standstill as tea workers initiated a strike, demanding a higher bonus ahead of the festive season. The ‘bandh’ was organized by the Tea Workers’ Protection Committee (Chiya Shramik Suraksha Samiti) following an inconclusive tripartite meeting with the Labour Department. According to The Statesman, the meeting, chaired by […]
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Continuous Rainfall Causes Havoc in Darjeeling and Sikkim Since Thursday, continuous rainfall has affected both the hills and plains. The Meteorological Department has forecasted that this downpour will persist until Saturday. Earlier, the Sikkim Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri. The administration has issued a flood […]
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The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration’s (GTA) tourism department has put forward a grand plan to construct a new pavilion at Tiger Hill, one of the most famous tourist sites in Darjeeling. The new pavilion would replace the current one which is considered to be unsafe for visitors by the administration and would provide numerous modern amenities […]
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