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In 1957: Charter issued to the Rotary Club of Darjeeling,signed by R.I President Gian Paolo Liang and R.I Secretary George R. Means .

Rtn.Khan Bahadur Avari installed President Rtn.W.A Jhons become charter secretary.

13/06/2026

Happy Birthday Rtn Inchu !

12/06/2026

Happy Birthday Rtn Sundeep Arora

11/06/2026

Happy Birthday Rtn Rajesh Chettri and Rtn Dawa Tshering Bhutia !

09/06/2026

Dustbin covers, an appeal.

The Rotary Club of Darjeeling, in association with the Darjeeling Municipality and local stakeholders, has undertaken an initiative to install durable covers over public dustbins across the town.

The project seeks to address the persistent problem of waste being pulled out and scattered by stray dogs and monkeys. By securely covering the bins, the initiative will help maintain cleanliness, reduce littering, and enhance the overall aesthetics of the town by ensuring that public dustbins blend more neatly into the urban landscape.

It has come to our notice that some of the dustbin covers have been vandalised and, in certain instances, the dustbins have been removed from their stands. We urge everyone to treat these facilities as community assets and extend their full cooperation in protecting them. A small act of responsibility from each of us can go a long way in keeping Darjeeling clean, orderly and beautiful.

07/06/2026

Rotary Club of Darjeeling sets up mountain tracker, decodes Kanchenjunga Range

The Rotary Club of Darjeeling on Sunday inaugurated a mountain tracker in Darjeeling, an initiative aimed at helping tourists and local residents identify the various peaks of the Kanchenjunga massif visible from the hill town.

The granite tracker, installed along the Mall Road overlooking the Himalayan panorama, provides the names and positions of prominent peaks that can be viewed from Darjeeling on a clear day, including Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586 metres), the world's third-highest mountain, along with several neighbouring summits in the Kanchenjunga range.
"Many tourists and even local residents are unaware of the different peaks in the Kanchenjunga range that are visible from Darjeeling. The Rotary Club of Darjeeling decided to put up the tracker to help disseminate accurate information and enhance the experience of visitors to the town," said Vivek Chhetri, president of the Rotary Club of Darjeeling.

The tracker has been strategically positioned at the Mall Road, one of Darjeeling's most frequented tourist destinations, enabling visitors to instantly identify the peaks they are viewing across the eastern Himalayas.
"The peak information has been etched on granite and encased in a sturdy iron structure. The design allows people to sit on it and take photographs while also learning about the mountains before them," said Tashi Pencho, project chairman and past president of the club.

Darjeeling is one of India's most iconic mountain destinations and attracts lakhs of tourists annually. The panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga range has remained one of its principal attractions.

However, many visitors are unable to distinguish between the different peaks that make up the massif.

Mountain trackers and orientation tables are common features at scenic viewpoints across Europe, North America and other mountain destinations worldwide, where they serve both educational and tourism-promotion purposes.

The Rotary Club expressed gratitude to the Darjeeling Municipality chairman Dipen Thakuri for granting permission to install the tracker.

The project was completed in January this year but its formal inauguration had to be delayed because of persistent cloudy weather.
"We were waiting for a clear day so that visitors could actually see Mt Kanchenjunga from the tracker point during the inauguration. Unfortunately, we did not get enough clear days over the past few
months," said Vivek Chhetri.

Vivek added that the delay itself reflected changing weather patterns in the eastern Himalayas.

The tracker was inaugurated by Rotarians Amar Rai and Tashi Pencho in the presence of members of the Rotary Club of Darjeeling.

The project forms part of the club's efforts to create public utility infrastructure while promoting awareness about the natural and cultural heritage of the Darjeeling hills.

26/05/2026

The Rotary Club of Darjeeling was honoured to host an inspiring evening at its weekly meeting with the presence of Erik Ahlström from Sweden — the man credited with starting the global “plogging” movement, which combines jogging with picking up litter and has inspired millions across the world towards cleaner and healthier living.

Adding to the warmth of the evening was Mr Alister from the United Kingdom, who is currently pursuing music studies at A.R. Rahman’s institute in India.

The interaction turned into a wonderful exchange of ideas on sustainability, culture, music, and global citizenship — truly reflecting Rotary’s spirit of friendship beyond borders.

An unforgettable evening of fellowship, inspiration, and meaningful conversations

20/05/2026

Happy Birthday Rtn Cheten !

15/05/2026

Rotarian Jit Pradhan wins 55+ ITF World Master's tournament for 2nd year in a row

09/05/2026

Glimpses of a Regular Weekly Meeting of Rotary Club of Darjeeling

03/05/2026

Happy Birthday Rtn Kalpana!

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Chowk Bazar
Darjeeling
734101

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5:30pm - 6:30pm

Website

https://rotarydarjeeling.com/

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