Local civic body in Darjeeling, India
Darjeeling Municipality
Darjeeling Municipality is responsible for the civic administration of the town of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
Established in 1850, it is one of the oldest municipalities in West Bengal and one of the oldest city administrative bodies in India.
How locals move
Getting around Darjeeling Municipality the local way
- Get inThe road however is rough and not paved, so trekking is the better option.
- Get inYou can also opt for package tours conducted by India Beacons Sojourn can customize your stay and arrange for transport.
- Get inIf you plan to trek to Rishop from Lava, the driver will take care of parking it at Lava, which you can avail on return.
- Get inYou should trek the way from Lava and back, as the path is just 4 km amidst mountain forests.
From Wikivoyage: Rishop, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2025-11.
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