Tibetan refugee self help center
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center is a rehabilitation center for the Tibetan refugees in Darjeeling. It was established in 1959 so that the refugee could become self-independent and could re establish themselves on a foreign land. The Production of handcrafted items is the main activity of the center and its earning source. The center comprises of an old age home and a orphanage, school for the children, medical clinic, a temple and workshops that produces several items like Tibetan carpet, wood carvings, leather work and other items. They also have a sales outlet within the premises so that if you like you can buy there.
Near Tibetan refugee self help center
More to see around Darjeeling.
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Batasia Loop
The Batasia loop is situated about 5 kms away from Darjeeling town. It is a gigantic railway loop where the Toy Train makes a 360 Degree turn.
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Chowrasta
Chowrasta is a wide promenade located on top of Nehru road in the heart of the town.
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Darjeeling Train
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR), aptly referred as the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge.
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Darjeeling Zoo
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, commonly known as Darjeeling Zoo is also located within the premises of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
