Darjeeling district administration launches digital tourism app to help tourists explore attractions

Siliguri, 17th October: The Darjeeling district administration has launched a digital tourism app to help tourists visiting the district access information about popular tourist destinations, historical heritage sites and other attractions. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh inaugurated the app during a programme held in Siliguri. The district administration developed the app in just three days.

The app will provide information about major tourist destinations, historical landmarks and heritage sites across Darjeeling district on a single platform. With a large number of tourists visiting North Bengal during the Durga Puja festivities, the initiative is expected to help visitors explore attractions and plan their trips more conveniently.

During the inauguration, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh praised the district administration for developing the app within a short period. He described the initiative as a gift for the public and tourists, appreciating the officials for completing the work in just three days.

Ghosh said Darjeeling is the first destination that comes to mind when people discuss tourism in North Bengal. However, several other tourist destinations and historical heritage sites in the region remain relatively unknown. He said the digital tourism app would help bring these places into the spotlight and make information about them accessible to a wider audience.

The minister also said the initiative would not be limited to Darjeeling district, as the state government plans to introduce similar tourism apps in other districts. According to Ghosh, work towards digitising the state’s tourism sector is expected to be undertaken over the next six to seven months, with the aim of improving tourist facilities and giving the state’s destinations wider recognition.