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Darjeeling district is the northernmost district of the Indian state of West Bengal in eastern India. It is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. This district is famous for its enchanting scenery, hill stations, beautiful surroundings and tea gardens. 

The district headquarters is located in Darjeeling city. The name Darjeeling is derived from two Tibetan words, Dorje and Ling, which mean the land of thunderbolts. The history of the Darjeeling district is associated with Sikkim, East India Company, Nepal and Bhutan. The Himalayan Railway of Darjeeling is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Nestled amidst rolling mountains with Mount Kangchenjunga glistening above the azure sky, Darjeeling, affectionately called the "Queen of Hills", offers a perfect gateway for those seeking to reconcile with nature. It is the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the age-old miniature steam locomotive is the main attraction of tourists. The weather here is very pleasant, the days are cold here and it seems that the sun is playing a game of hiding and seek with us.

Area of Darjeeling district

District Darjeeling is spread over an area of ​​2,092.5 km2. Geographically, the district is divided into two broad divisions: hills and plains. The entire hilly area of ​​the district comes under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. This body covers the three hill subdivisions of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Mirik and Kalimpong district. Darjeeling district comprises four subdivisions: Darjeeling Sadar, Kurseong, Mirik and Siliguri. The district shares its borders with Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Sikkim, Kishanganj district of Bihar state, Panchgarh in Bangladesh, Nepal.

Population of Darjeeling district

According to the 2011 census Darjeeling district has a population of 18,46,823. As of 2011, it was the second least populous district of West Bengal after Dakshin Dinajpur. Darjeeling has a sex ratio of 970 females for every 1000 males. Nepali and Bengali languages ​​are used in the district.

Constituency in Darjeeling district

Darjeeling district comprises five Vidhan Sabha constituencies namely Darjeeling, Kurseong, Matigara, Siliguri, Phansidewa all come under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency.

The economy of Darjeeling district

The economy of Darjeeling district is dependent on agriculture and tourism. The district is known for its tea production. The Jantista, Rangit, Mechi, Balasan, Mahananda and Ramamam are the important rivers of the district.

Education in Darjeeling district

The literacy rate of the district is 79.56 percent. There are several British-style private schools in Darjeeling, which attract students from all over India and some neighboring countries. 

Glenhill Public School, St. Paul's School, Goethals Memorial School, Mount Hermon School, Himali Boarding School, Loreto Convent, Rockvale Academy, Delhi Public School Siliguri, Darjeeling Government College, St. Joseph's College, Salesian College Siliguri Campus, Siliguri Institute of Technology, Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya are some of the best educational institutes in the district.

Travel attraction in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is known as the "Queen of Hills". It is situated at an altitude of 6,700 feet. Darjeeling is world famous for its tea gardens, breathtaking panoramic view of Kangchenjunga and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. 

Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Senchal Lake, Happy Valley Tea Garden, Observatory Hill, Mahakal Temple, Love Road, Rock Garden, Ganga Maya Park, Himalayan Zoological Park, Nightingale Park, Singilla National Park, Sandakphu Trek, Dali Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Alubari Monastery, St. Andrews Church, etc. are some of the best attractions here.

Best time to visit Darjeeling

The best time to visit is from March to May and October to November. 

How to reach Darjeeling

By Air

For air travelers, the nearest airport is Bagdogra, located about 94 km from the main city.

By Train

The main mode of travel that travelers can travel to by train is New Jalpaiguri, which is located about 62 km from the main city. 

By Bus

The station is well connected to many other destinations like Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi and Kolkata. Road connectivity from Kolkata and Siliguri to Darjeeling is quite convenient for travelers. Regular buses, taxis are easily available.