Friday 24 May 2013

You will find the culture and the population in Darjeeling quite varied. The diverse community of Darjeeling and mixed ethnicity is understood best during the native festivals. You will find Lepchas, Bengalis, Biharis, Tibetans and Marwaris living here. Lepchas were the first inhabitants of Darjeeling but are in a minority of the population. It is the Nepali Gorkhas that make for the majority of the population. One will find different castes and dialect here such as Tamang, Limbu, Sherpa, Gurung, Thami, Newar, Mangar, Rai etc.Get Tour package to darjeeling in lowest price. There are people from different parts of India like Assam, Orissa, Biha, West Bengal etc. You will find all kinds of festivals celebrated here. There are popular religious festivals like Dusshera, Diwali, Ram Navami, Holi and Christmas. Darjeeling also observes different local festivals such as Loshar, which is a New Year festival that is celebrated in the months of January or February. Some other local festivals are Tendong Lho Rumfaat, Chotrul Duchen, Buddha Jayanti and Maghe Sankranti that talk about the local culture of the place. Darjeeling Carnival is held annually, during winter and portrays the colorful heritage of Darjeeling Hills. Darjeeling culture is best understood in its marvelous colonial architecture. Go ahead and visit Tudor residences, Gothic churches, Planters` Club and different educational institutions. You will also come across pagoda style architecture in the beautiful Buddhist monasteries.Find Holidays to darjeeling in unbeatable price. Darjeeling is also looked upon as a center of music and it is an attraction for music admirers. Most people here know how to play a musical instrument and it is a common leisure among the resident population. The younger generation is fond of Western music. Nepali rock music too is very popular here.