Darjeeling, a hill station in North Bengal, is known as the Queen of the Himalayas. Not only is it resplendent in glorious natural beauty, the district is also famous for its tea. It is rich in cultural heritage, being home to 16 indigenous communities. It is, thus, replete with colourful traditional performing art forms, each unique in its form, content, presentation and musical richness. Kalimpong is a hill town in the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal. Perched on a ridge above the Teesta River, it is home to colonial-era buildings.
The Snow Lion dance of Tibetan folk artists, Chyabrung dance of the Limbu community, Damphoo dance of the Tamang community, Naumati Baja of the Damai community, Lakhe dance of the Newar community, Sakewa dance of the Rai community, and the traditional songs and dances of Mangar, Lepcha, Bhutia and Dhimal community are integral to the culture of music and performance of the region.
Nearest railway station is NJP and nearest airport is Bagdogra. One may take a taxi from the nearest railway station or airport to reach Darjeeling.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was set up following the successful ascent of the Mount Everest by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir...
Batasia railway loop is a marvelous feat of engineering and located 5 kms away from Darjeeling. It is fascinating to watch the toy train wind its way ...
Tiger Hill is a must-visit place which is located 13 kms away from the town and situated at an altitude of 2590 metres or 8482 ft. This spot has earne...
Darjeeling Mall, one of the most popular tourist destinations, is a wide promenade atop a ridge lined with shops and restaurants. The tourists spend t...
Plenty of hotels and lodges of various price range is available in Darjeeling.
Hundreds of performing artists from different hill communities like Gurung, Rai, Newar, Kami, Damai, Dhimal, Tamang, Sherpa, Mangar, Tibetian, Khas, Bhutia, Limbu and Lepcha perform their own songs and dances in Darjeeling Kalimpong Folk Festival. The craft stalls showcase traditional handicrafts along with food, dress, publications etc. Lot of tourists visit this festival to celebrate the cultural diversity of the region.
