Interesting Stories

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, commonly known as HMI, is one of Darjeeling’s most prestigious and historically significant institutions. Established in 1954, the institute was founded to promote mountaineering as a sport and to train aspiring climbers in the techniques required for high-altitude expeditions. Its creation was inspired by the successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953...

The Netaji Museum and Centre for Studies in Himalayan Languages, Society and Culture in Kurseong is a distinctive institution that combines historical preservation with scholarly research. Situated in the serene hill town of Kurseong, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, it serves as both a tribute to India’s freedom struggle and a hub for academic inquiry into the region’s unique...

Sumendu Lake, popularly known as Mirik Lake, is the heart of the scenic hill town of Mirik in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Surrounded by pine forests, manicured gardens, and mist-covered hills, the lake is one of the most loved and iconic landmarks of the region. The lake was developed in the late 1960s as part of a planned initiative to transform Mirik into a peaceful hill resort. Before...