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Part Victorian holiday resort, part major tea-growing centre, Darjeeling (from Dorje Ling, “the place of the thunderbolt”) straddles a ridge 2200m up in the Himalayas, almost 600 km north of Kolkata. Over seventy years since the British departed, the town remains as popular as ever with holiday-makers from the plains, and promenades such as ...
Pour faire face à cette situation, le Tea Board of India gère le Darjeeling certification mark and logo. Histoire [ modifier | modifier le code ] Au XIX e siècle, lorsque l'Inde était sous domination anglaise, les Britanniques de Calcutta prenaient leur quartiers à Darjeeling, entre 1.000 et 2.000 mètres d' altitude , sur les contreforts de l' Himalaya , pour échapper aux fortes ...
2 de feb. de 2024 · Cradled by the majestic Himalayan peaks, this gem located in India’s West Bengal is a mesmerizing fusion of scenic allure, cultural vibrancy, and historical fascination. If you’re deliberating whether this Himalayan haven merits a spot on your must-visit list, read further to understand why a sojourn to Darjeeling is a life-enriching opportunity you ought not to overlook.
24 de dic. de 2016 · Previous to its acquisition by the British East India Company in 1835, Darjeeling was a part of Sikkim (Sikkim was an independent kingdom then) and also of Nepal for a brief period of time. During February 1829, a British Officer Caption Llyod spent a few days in Darjeeling. The place was then known as the “Old Gorkha Station of Darjeeling”.
The word ‘Darjeeling’ comes from the Tibetan words, ‘Dorje’ meaning thunderbolt and ‘ling’ meaning land. Thus, Darjeeling is referred to as the land of the thunderbolt. Before being acquired by the East India Company in 1835, Darjeeling was a part of Sikkim and Nepal for a while. Initially, the city was ruled by the kings of Sikkim ...
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6 de may. de 2014 · Steeped in Darjeeling. This month's great read selected by our editors: Andrew McCarthy heads to India's verdant northern hills to indulge in the champagne of teas.
