6 天之前 · Darjeeling lies between the Mechi and Teesta rivers in the Eastern Himalayas. In the 18th century, it was part of a boundary region that had stirred ambitions and insecurities in several South Asian states. [17]

2025年1月31日 · During the colonial phase of Indian history, the capital rebuilt space and reconstructed the environment in its own image, giving rise to a distinctively urban space of Darjeeling and its resultant transformation.

6 天之前 · The recorded history of Darjeeling dates back to the 18th century, when it was a part of Sikkim kingdom and then for some time of Nepal. On 1 February 1835, the British East India Company acquired Darjeeling from the Chogyal (monarch) of Sikkim. The settlement at Darjeeling really began in 1828 with British interest.

4 天之前 · The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an important piece of our country’s heritage. This toy train has a lot of history and emotion associated with it. Darjeeling is synonymous with a toy train. Darjeeling tour is incomplete unless you ride the toy train.

2025年1月29日 · The name of Darjeeling came from the Tibetan Words Dorje-ling i.e., Dorje means, Thunderbolt and ling means Land, that means Land of Thunderbolt. In 1835 was annexed by the East India Compnany , Prior to that , Darjeeling formed a part of Sikkim and for a brief period of Nepal.

5 天之前 · A tea garden in Darjeeling | Image credit: pkddapacific/Pexels. At Ghum, I disembarked to visit the small railway museum, where sepia-toned photographs and historical artefacts offered a glimpse into the DHR’s fascinating history and legacy. After soaking in the stories, I boarded the train again to retrace my journey back to Darjeeling.

1 天前 · History Corner. Digital District Repository. Districtwise narratives of our splendid heritage; Unsung Heroes of India’s freedom struggle. ... In 1942, Chatterjee joined the Communist Party and worked to organize among the Nepalese in Darjeeling. When the party was outlawed, he went underground, hiding in tea gardens and later among coal ...

2025年1月15日 · Darjeeling History Part 4: Untold Stories of a Mountain KingdomJoin us as we explore the rich and fascinating history of Darjeeling in this fourth installmen...

2025年1月22日 · Darjeeling conjures visions of snow peaks, serenity of vibrant green hills steeped in splendour, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas. Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade.

2025年1月20日 · Darjeeling town in West Bengal has been marked by centuries of migration. As the area variously came under Sikkimese, Nepalese, and British colonial rule, migration has become a constitutive element of life in this Eastern Himalayan town.