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Darjeeling's Grand Makeover: New Policy Promises Tourist Delights in Six Months!
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:54
Darjeeling's Grand Makeover: New Policy Promises Tourist Delights in Six Months!
- •A crucial meeting was held at Siliguri State Guest House, a joint initiative of GTA and the Tourism Department, to transform hill tourism.
- •Discussions focused on making tourist areas like Kalimpong, Mirik, Dudhia, Mongpu, and Kurseong more attractive.
- •Plans include five ropeway projects to ease traffic, and redecorating Mahakal Temple, Sevoke Kali Temple, Kalijhora's old bungalow, and Rabindranath Tagore's sites in Mongpu.
- •Emphasis was placed on homestay registration and tourist identity documentation, with online registration and renewal initiatives.
- •Special decorations, lighting, and cultural programs are planned for Darjeeling's Chowk Bazaar and Mall Road during Durga Puja.
Key Questions Answered
Five ropeway projects are being discussed to help alleviate the major problem of traffic congestion in the hills. Additionally, addressing traffic and waste management was a core focus during the recent joint tourism planning meeting.
Initiatives are underway to make homestay registration and renewal available entirely online. New applicants will be able to use a system for direct application and document submission through the government website.
The region plans to organize multiple events like a Tea Festival, Vintage Car Rally, Walkathon, River Rafting, and Paragliding to attract more visitors. There are also plans to redecorate prominent sites like the Mahakal Temple, Sevoke Kali Temple, and Tagore-associated places in Mongpu.
