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Darjeeling popularly known as
the "Queens of Hill Stations" offers a picturesque view of
the Himalayan panorama. It is a superlative combination of
fern-filled valleys, snow-capped peaks and tea-scented air.
Darjeeling is famous for tea gardens, magnificent view of the
Himalayas, Kanchenjunga peak, beautiful valleys, trekking to high
altitude and famous toy train. As it is Darjeeling
attracts botanists, ornithologists, adventurers,
photographers and holidaymakers alike. With its array of
scenic wonders and a rich folk culture, Darjeeling has
something for everyone. |
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The name Darjeeling is a
composition of 'dorje' meaning 'thunderbolt' and 'ling' meaning
'place' ... 'the Land of Thunderbolt'. Until the beginning of the 18th
century the Darjeeling belonged to the rajas of Sikkim. In
1780 they lost Darjeeling to Gurkhas. A series of wars were fought
between the Gurkhas and East India Company, eventually leading to
the defeat of the Gurkhas. Campbell (from British) built the
district and laid the foundation of the, now multi-million dollar
tea industry in 1841. Now after freedom Darjeeling had developed a
lot and numerous tea gardens had been established. Since the
formation of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council in 1988 the hill
areas fall under its jurisdiction. It has elected Councillors and
they have the authority in managing certain affairs of the hill like education,
tourism, health etc. Its beauty attracts the tourist from all over the world. |
