The Affluent History of Darjeeling

Due to its pleasant, Darjeeling was developed and became renowned in the middle of 19^th century. It is first recognized hill station by British, after hiring it from Chogyal of Sikkim and exposed the area as suitable for tea plantation. In 1849, British occupied the region and Darjeeling became part of British India. The town became the summer capital of India when Raj was governed from Calcutta.

During British Raj, British people looking to escape the heat of plain, led to expansion of Darjeeling as a hill station because of its temperature.

The place quickly developed as a hospital and health centre. Between 1839 and 1842, the first road was constructed linking the town with plains. In 1848, military depot was established and the town became municipality in 1850. In 1856 commercial gardening of tea started in this district which inspired a number of British planters to settle here. In 1881 Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened.

Under the British rule, Darjeeling was originally a ‘Non-Regulation District’, a plan of supervision relevant to economically less advanced districts in British Raj, acts and policies of British Raj did not automatically be valid to the district in line with rest of country.

 During Indian Independence Movement, the Non-cooperation Movement extended through tea estates of Darjeeling but there was also a failed elimination effort by revolutionaries on Sir John Anderson, the Governor of Bengal in 1934. Communist revolutionaries unremitted the pro-independence movement against the British by coordinating the plantation workers and peasants of the district, later in 1940s.

A beautiful Victorian town was built among the Himalayan bases because of its popularity during Raj days, the remains of which are still visible around Chowrasta, as Darjeeling remains an admired summer and fall resort for people of Kolkata today. As for foreign tourists, the chief allures are cultural multiplicity, scenic views, a diversity of trekking options and the chance to cool down after a time in plains.

For an independent state there has been unbalanced political action from Gorkha groups. A strike crippled the region during June 2008, with closed hotels, restaurants and shops and even turned aggressive a couple of times.

This gorgeous hill station has several spots which drive tourists from across the world. Some of the attractions are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute which was created by late Tenzing Norgay, Himalayan Zoo features diverse animal collections, Buddhist Monasteries, Chowrasta, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling-Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway, Tiger Hill, Mahakal Temple, the world renowned Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Observatory Hill which is the oldest site in Darjeeling , Rock Garden features variety of flora landscaped in the rocks.

Other nearby tourist destinations of Darjeeling are-

Kalimpong, the town features Mac Farlane Church, Gouripur House, Thongsha Gompa, Pedong Monastery and several other places.

Kurseong where visitors must visit the spot called Eagle’s Crag from where you can see the scenic view of the neighbouring hills and the plains of Siliguri.

Mirik has Sumendu Lake which is a famous spot for tourists. Plantations of Orange and widespread tea-gardens are also seen in Mirik.

The magnificent history of Darjeeling attracts numerous senior citizens and other travellers too which will lead to boost the demand for best ‘Budget Hotels in Darjeeling’.