Tea, toy train and Kanchenjunga
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Darjeeling |
|---|---|
| Division | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | 3,149 sq km |
| Population | 1.6 Million |
| Literacy rate | 79.56% |
| Sex ratio | 972 |
| Subdivisions | Darjeeling Sadar, Kurseong, Mirik, Siliguri |
Darjeeling district is one of West Bengal's best-known tourist regions. Hills, tea gardens, cool sunshine and geographical diversity are the hallmarks of this district.
The headquarters of Darjeeling is the town of Darjeeling. The district is especially known for tourism, tea production and hill culture.
Tea gardens, tourism and the government-service sector make this district economically distinctive. Life here depends on the forests, the mountain environment and the weather.
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| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling PS | Darjeeling | 0354-2274343 |
| Kurseong PS | Kurseong | 0354-2330222 |
| Siliguri PS | Siliguri | 0353-2662101 |
| Mirik PS | Mirik | 0354-2243226/2243717 |
UNESCO Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train); New Jalpaiguri Junction (broad gauge)
NH 110 (Hill Cart Road), NH 27, NH 10, NH 12
Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri)
Famous sunrise viewpoint over Kanchenjunga
Spiral of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway with war memorial
Bengal’s highest point (3,636 m), four-peak trek
Alpine park on the Sandakphu–Phalut trek route
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Darjeeling District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Darjeeling tea — world-famous GI product
Hill & tea tourism
Horticulture — cinchona, orchids, temperate farming
Forestry & Siliguri-corridor trade
The headquarters of Darjeeling district is at Darjeeling. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Darjeeling district has 4 subdivisions (Darjeeling Sadar, Kurseong, Mirik and Siliguri) and 9 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Darjeeling district is Tiger Hill — the famous viewpoint for watching the sunrise over Kanchenjunga. The Batasia Loop and Sandakphu are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Darjeeling district is https://darjeeling.gov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.