Darjeeling, West Bengal: Restoration work is currently underway at the iconic fountain at Chowrasta, Darjeeling, as efforts continue to preserve one of the hill town’s most recognisable public landmarks.
The Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has also appealed to citizens and visitors to avoid feeding birds inside or around the fountain area.
According to the department, feeding birds in and around the fountain affects the cleanliness and maintenance of the landmark. Visitors have therefore been requested to cooperate while restoration and upkeep work continues.
Why is the Chowrasta fountain being restored?
The fountain is an important visual feature of Darjeeling Chowrasta, a popular gathering place for both residents and tourists.
As restoration work progresses, maintaining the cleanliness of the fountain area is particularly important. The Tourism Department’s appeal focuses on preventing activities that could contribute to litter, dirt or additional maintenance requirements around the structure.
The department has urged everyone to play a role in preserving the public space and maintaining its appearance.
Tourists visiting Darjeeling asked to cooperate
Chowrasta remains one of the most frequently visited areas in Darjeeling, attracting tourists throughout the year.
For visitors, the fountain and surrounding Chowrasta area are also part of the experience of exploring Darjeeling’s historic town centre.
The GTA Tourism Department has therefore requested tourists and local residents to refrain from feeding birds around the fountain and to help keep the area clean while restoration work is underway.
The appeal is particularly relevant during busy tourist periods, when large numbers of visitors gather around Chowrasta.
A small step towards preserving Darjeeling’s heritage
Darjeeling’s appeal goes beyond its mountain views and famous tourist attractions. Its historic public spaces, architecture and distinctive townscape are an important part of the hill station’s identity.
The ongoing fountain restoration at Chowrasta is therefore more than a maintenance activity. Keeping such public landmarks clean and well-maintained can contribute to preserving the character of one of North Bengal’s most popular tourist destinations.
The Tourism Department has called for collective cooperation to preserve the beauty and heritage of Chowrasta.
What visitors should remember
If you are planning to visit Darjeeling and spend time at Chowrasta:
- Do not feed birds around the fountain.
- Keep the area clean and dispose of waste properly.
- Follow local instructions while photographing the restoration work.
- Cooperate with maintenance personnel and local authorities.
- Help preserve Chowrasta for both residents and future visitors.
The restoration work is expected to help maintain the appearance of the iconic fountain and its surrounding public space.
For tourists heading to Darjeeling, the message is simple: enjoy Chowrasta, but help keep it clean.
Source: Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA)
Visual: Department of Tourism, GTA
Reported by: TravelWire
