Gorkhaland back in focus as Darjeeling Hills brace for tight Bengal poll battleNorth Bengal's hill seats face a tough electoral battle. The BJP, allied with GJM, strengthens its hold. Trinamool Congress relies on BGPM ...
08 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
West Bengal government prepares a comprehensive plan for Darjeeling“Altogether 7,000 acre land is available in the hills and a central hub can be built with small parks. We will focus on agriculture, hortic...
26 Oct, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
Tea with a view of Kanchenjunga: Darjeeling tea estates opening their properties for tourismDarjeeling’s famous tea estates are opening their gates to visitors for another sensorial stimulation—a bungalow stay with a view of the lo...
12 Sep, 2021, 11.47 PM IST
Business in Darjeeling seen picking up“We are working with all authorities to keep everything in best possible shape,” assured West Bengal’s tourism minister Gautam Deb.
14 Aug, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
Increased tourists arrival in Nepal makes eastern Indian tourism arena happyTourist arrival in tourism hotspot Nepal dipped to near bottom following devastating Earthquakes on the 25th April.
22 Aug, 2016, 03.34 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee plans to promote tourism in DarjeelingTraining institutes for people who would anchor homestays and those who would work as guides in the same estate are also being set up.
25 Aug, 2015, 04.57 PM IST
Darjeeling planters wary of government silencePlanters are hard hit by falling tea prices in Darjeeling, which have declined by Rs 90 per kg on an average in the first eight months of t...
29 Aug, 2014, 03.30 AM IST
Tea, tourism industries may have suffered Rs 60-80 cr loss due to GJM agitation: AssochamASSOCHAM has pegged the collective loss of tea and tourism industries due to GJM agitation at around Rs 60 crore - Rs 80 crore in the curre...
04 Oct, 2013, 02.10 PM IST
- Near zero share of Darjeeling in Eastern Himalayan FTA
Tourism hotspot Darjeeling hills have largely failed to have its usual share of FTA in Eastern Himalayan circuit during pre monsoon season.
16 Sep, 2013, 08.14 PM IST
Tourism sector apprehends Rs 150 crore festive season business loss in DarjeelingDarjeeling tourism arena apprehends a loss of over Rs 150 crore worth business during forthcoming festive season. Courtesy, political turmo...
29 Aug, 2013, 06.09 PM IST
Gorkha agenda cheers Darjeeling tea plantersPlanters are keen on tea tourism because it provides them an alternative source of income at a time when erratic weather is affecting tea p...
11 Jun, 2013, 05.50 AM IST
Darjeeling hills showing highly positive tourist inflow pictureThe trend in tourist's inflow towards Darjeeling region is taking a definite and encouraging shape this year after years long gloomy phase.
24 May, 2013, 04.01 PM IST
- Post winter tourism business in Darjeeling hills may get affected
Following aggressive political stance taken by the (GJM) in Darjeeling hills, tourism arena players have become skeptical about the busines...
18 Feb, 2013, 10.53 AM IST
- Tea tourism plans still on paper
Darjeeling tea planters’ plans to launch tourism on their estates will take some more time to materialise.
11 Jan, 2013, 04.01 AM IST
- High valued winter season premium tourism business of Darjeeling hills under uncertainty
Beside many external factors, brewing up political knots in the region are likely to contribute to the downfall.
23 Nov, 2012, 05.14 PM IST
- USA removed unfavorable travel advice for Darjeeling
Giving extra shine to the Rs 350 crore worth tourism business scenario in Darjeeling hills, US Department of State has removed its unfavora...
18 Sep, 2012, 07.05 PM IST
- After long gloomy phase, Darjeeling expects bright festive season tourism business this year.
Following high volume tourist arrival in pre monsoon and monsoon period, the festive season is also expected to remain bright this year.
21 Aug, 2012, 07.10 PM IST