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January 8th 2011

Published: February 9th 2011

Darjeeling used to be the main British hill top retreat when the Raj was ruled from Calcutta. From here they could manage the empire during the stifling heat of the Indian summer. And my what a spot they picked! Situated in the north-east of the country, up high in the hills with magnificent views of the Himalayas, and rolling tea plantations covering the hillsides, it is one of my favourite spots... Read Full Entry

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9th February 2011

anonymous
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amazing blog
just one correction they want to have a separate state in india called gurkhaland not to separate from india

10th February 2011

Nigel O Mahony
Nigel O Mahony

Thanks for d info:-) so is that to seperate from west bengal? And will they join with sikkim or any others?

11th February 2011

anonymous
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no they just wanna have separate province gurkhaland as 30th state of India and of course separate from both west Bengal and sikkim

16th February 2011

MisterMunkey
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Brilliant Blog!
Well written, easily readable with some terrific pics. I'm sticking you on my Recommended List!!

17th February 2011

Nigel O Mahony
Nigel O Mahony

Thanks very much guys. I'm a big fan of your blogs so that means a lot:-)

17th February 2011

Brianne
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amazing!
Wish I was there! :)

1st March 2011

RG
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Gorkhaland
Hi mate, immensely enjoy yopur blogs as you travel around India. Am in awe of the 2700 km journey you did on the back of your motor bike. Anyways, no offence, but Darjeeling do not want to breakaway from India. What they want is a split from the state of West Bengal & become a new state. Just thought I should make this clear. Again, no offence. There is another bike ride you can do, Delhi to Ladakh, via Manali. It is awesome. Not sure if the weather at this time will allow it, but perhaps something to ponder for future. Kind Regards.

1st March 2011

Nigel O Mahony
Nigel O Mahony

Hi thanks for clearing that up:-) Heard about some troubles there at the moment, hope ye are all okay. I'm thinking of you Darj!

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