The Saga of Darjeeling
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#23 in World & Indian Cities
Verified Hearts
37,800 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Darjeeling (, Nepali: [ˈdard͡ziliŋ], Bengali: [ˈdarˌdʒiliŋ]) is a city in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 2,045 metres (6,709 ft).
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
To the west of Darjeeling lies the easternmost province of Nepal, to the east the Kingdom of Bhutan, to the north the Indian state of Sikkim, and farther north the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has an average elevation of 2,045 metres (6,709 ft).
