Tourism Takes a Hit as the Hills of North Bengal Reel Under the Aftermath of Floods

Tourism takes a hit as the hills of north Bengal reel under the aftermath of floods

Darjeeling/Mirik tourism hit by floods, 15% tour cancellations, rescue of 860 tourists, calls for sustainable tourism in hills.

When Floods Hit North Bengal, Elephants Turned Rescuers — Carrying Tourists to Safety Through Rising Waters

When heavy rains lashed North Bengal in early October, rivers overflowed and hillsides gave way. Flash floods and landslides swept through Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar, cutting off several towns. Visuals from affected areas show roads, bridges, and forest tracks collapsed, leaving hundreds stranded. What began as a post-Durga Puja festive holiday quickly turned into a desperate fight for survival, as hundreds of tourists in …