Home > Travel > States of India > Darjeeling Mall
Darjeeling Mall
Darjeeling Mall is a famous concentration point located in Darjeeling area in West Bengal. It is one of the main shopping hubs in the hilly area of West Bengal.

Share this Article:

Darjeeling Mall, Darjeeling, West BengalDarjeeling Mall is the main social centre in Darjeeling. This is a beautiful place for having a walk in the misty morning or in the dusky evening.

Location of Darjeeling Mall
Darjeeling Mall is located in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal.

Uniqueness of Darjeeling Mall
Darjeeling Mall is place of some old and heritage stores that are lined up on one side, and there is open view on the other with many pine trees all around. It is the real vibe of Darjeeling.

Lanes in Darjeeling Mall
Darjeeling Mall has the few other narrow lanes that also originate or terminate at the Mall that are not counted as part of the four main roads. The Chowrasta or the Mall in Darjeeling can be reached through different roads from the main hill city of Darjeeling.

Nehru Road
Near Darjeeling Mall Road is Nehru Road. It is the most popular place in Darjeeling that starts from Gandhi Road. It is a little uphill walk through shops on both sides. It takes about 5-7 minutes by walk. The taxis are not allowed in the Mall area. The taxis can only come up to the stand near the junction of Nehru road and Gandhi road.

Hawa Ghar near Darjeeling Mall
Hawa Ghar is laid out for people to sit under the pine trees and behind which is the grand view of Kanchenjunga.

Statue of Bhanubhakta Acharya
In between the two entrances of the Mall Road, there is a huge golden colour statue of the Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya. Bhanubhakta Acharya wrote the Nepali version of Ramayana translating it from Sanskrit language. Bhanubhakta Acharya was born in 1814 and died in 1868. This statue of Bhanubhakta Acharya was originally erected on June 17, 1949 and reinstalled on July 13, 1996 by the Nepali Sahitya Sammelan, a Nepali community.

Eco Tourism in Darjeeling Mall
There is a nice park in Darjeeling Mall and it is located behind the poet`s statue has been converted into a large concrete stage area for holding functions. The entire mall area is now a free wi-fi zone.

Shopping in Mall
Darjeeling Mall offers a great opportunity of shopping. The shops here and there in Mall offer unique things to buy.


Share this Article:

Subscribe to Newsletter
Learn unknown facts about India from a curated list of informative articles.

Related Articles

More Articles in States of India

East Indian States
East Indian States comprises of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and also the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It defines the cultural heritage, rich historical background and the linguistic unity.
Erode District
Erode District is one of the districts in the state of Tamil Nadu. The district of Erode is having a land-locked area with no sea coast.
Purnia District in Bihar
Purnia District is located in Bihar and extends from River Ganga to Nepal. The district has a rich Hindu history and glorious past.
South Delhi District
South Delhi District is the third largest district of Delhi as far as its area is concerned. South Delhi District is known for its economic, historical, cultural and social significance.
North Indian States
North Indian States formed the cultural and religious unity in spite of having many foreign invasion and the political disturbances from the early era till the British gained supremacy in Indian sub continent.
Kendujhar District
Kendujhar District, spread over an area of 8,240 sq kms, is as varied as the whole of Orissa with waterfalls roaring gorges, mountains and minerals. The manifold expressions of nature in Kendujhar District are considered as unique.
Hooghly district
Hooghly District along the bank of the river Hooghly is one of the principal trading ports of West Bengal.
Districts of South Tamil Nadu
Districts of South Tamil Nadu consist of many tourism destinations like archaeological sites and the history of Pandyas and Cholas. Considering their proximity to the sea, many districts also boast of serene beaches and coastal beauty.
Flora of Arunachal Pradesh
Flora of Arunachal Pradesh includes infinite species and is a subject of great interests for the botanists.
Districts of South Gujarat
Districts of South Gujarat are the epicenter of Jain pilgrimages and the early Hindu kingdoms.
North West States of India
North West States of India consist of three states, which are Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. All of them are culturally and traditionally diverse and they have been ruled by different dynasties in historical time.
Geography Of Chittoor District
Geography of Chittoor district is spread along the topography of the land which is divided into two natural divisions; Chittoor has a dry and healthy climate.
Districts of North Rajasthan
District of Northern part of Rajasthan is dotted with ancient forts and medieval villages.
Districts of North Odisha
District of North Odisha has Bengal boundary and shares the same culture. These are reachable if one pays a weekend visit to Digha.
Districts of West Bihar
Districts of West Bihar is comprised of medieval monuments that were built by the different governors of Mughal era.
Districts of South Haryana
Districts of South Haryana consists of many cities of industrial excellence. These districts are dotted with popular tourism destinations.
Medieval History of Assam
Medieval history of Assam narrates the advent and rule of a number of kingdoms in the region. The prominent dynasties of the kingdom left an everlasting imprint on the socio cultural heritage of India.
Geography of Meghalaya
The suitable climate, highland plateaus, rivers and the flora and fauna together forms the geography of Meghalaya.
Districts of Rayalaseema
Districts of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh state has urban population and rural settlements as well.
Districts of South Punjab
Districts of Southern part of Punjab depict medieval history of Punjab and the rise of Sikhs.