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Which language is spoken in Darjeeling?
Nepali, Hindi, Bengali and English are the prevailing languages of Darjeeling. Nepali is the dominant language in the hills, spoken by more than 90\% of the people in Darjeeling, Kurseong and Mirik subdivisions, although most hill inhabitants are not from Khas communities.
How are the people of Darjeeling?
People. The original inhabitants of the Darjeeling Hills were Lepchas or Rongpa (the ravine folks) as they prefer themselves to be known as. Though their origin is obscure, they are decidedly Mongolian in feature. The Khampas, another branch of the Lepchas, are warrior-like and more dashing than their docile cousins.
What is special in Darjeeling?
Darjeeling is well known for quite a few items, mainly their large selection of tea and woollen items such as shawls, scarves, hats and jackets. Darjeeling also offers a lot of handicrafts and exotic Tibetan items that are great souvenirs to take back home.
What is the cost of land in Darjeeling?
Residential land / Plot in Naxalbari
| Property Details | Locality | Price (per Sqft) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹ 6.25 Lac, 1000 sq.ft.( 92.9 sq.m. ), Residential land / Plot in Tinchuley, Darjeeling | takdah cantonment , Tinchuley, Darjeeling | ₹ 625/sq.ft. |
| ₹ 2.9 Lac, 720 sq.ft.( 66.89 sq.m. ), Residential land / Plot in Naxalbari | Naxalbari | ₹ 402/sq.ft. |
How much does it cost to build a house in Darjeeling?
Construction Cost ( Material arranged by us, Only Labour Outsourced)
| Area of Construction | 840 Sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Construction Estimate | ₹ 1092000 Rs. |
| Construction Cost in Lacs | ₹ 10.92 Lacs |
| Cost / Sq.ft | ₹ 1300 (Excluding Labour) |
What is the famous food of Darjeeling?
Here is some of the delicious and famous food of Darjeeling:
- Thukpa. Source Thukpa is essentially a dish of Darjeeling but finds its roots in Tibetan cuisine.
- Traditional Nepali Thali. Source A Thali is a platter of various range of foods served on a single plate.
- Naga Cuisine.
- Churpee.
- Momos.
- Aloo Dum.
- Sael Rotis.
- Chaang.
Is Darjeeling a good place to live?
Darjeeling has remained as one of the safer places in India.
Which is better Shimla or Darjeeling?
Shimla is little clean compare to Darjeeling. But Darjeeling has more attractions (e.g. Tiger Hill, Sandakphu trek, lavish accommodation amidst tea garden. Even one can extend the visit to Sikkim, which is 3 hrs drive from Darjeeling. Both of them has toy train also.
Can I buy land in Sikkim?
Sikkim: Article 371(F) grants special provisions to Sikkim, which prohibits sale and purchase of land or property to outsiders. Only Sikkimese residents are permitted to buy land there, and only tribals can buy land and property in the tribal areas. Outsiders can buy land in Sikkim, but only to set up industrial units.
Why is it so difficult to get a job in Darjeeling?
So net to net, getting jobs in Darjeeling is very difficult for an outsider, if not impossible. This is because the locals themselves are starved of jobs and mostly have their families working in the tea gardens. If you like to buy or build a commercial property in Darjeeling hill town, it would almost cost a fortune these days.
Why should you lease property in Darjeeling hill town?
This is because the locals themselves are starved of jobs and mostly have their families working in the tea gardens. If you like to buy or build a commercial property in Darjeeling hill town, it would almost cost a fortune these days. However, there are options available to lease a property for 3 to 9 years.
What are the best schools in Dar Darjeeling?
Darjeeling has several good schools including Mount Hermon (co-educational), Loreto Convents (girls), St Josephs’s (boys), West Point (co-educational), St Pauls (boys) etc. So even that won’t be an issue. Of course the schooling systems in India are different from western countries which may require some adaptation.