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Interested in the history of mountaineering? Want to learn the basics of mountaineering? No fear. You have arrived at the correct place. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and museum is right here in Dargeeling. It is on Jawahar Road, which is 2 kilometers out of town. The Mountaineering Museum has a compilation of historic mountaineering equipment and specimens of Himalayan flora and fauna. You will find details of attempts on the great Mount Everest. For many years, the director of the institute here was Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who conquered Everest with Edmund Hillary. He was an inhabitant of Darjeeling and he is also cremated near this institute. Today his statue stands here. Adolf Hitler had presented a Zeiss telescope to the Nepalese Maharaja. You can catch the Kunchenjunga at close range through this telescope.

Another adventure you can embark upon is white water rafting. This is a relatively new sport in the Darjeeling Hills. The dare-devils love it here as the mighty River Teesta and Rangeet’s tumultuous currents are a terrifying challenge. The intensity of the rapids is different at different spots so the meek could try the spots with less intensity. The young and old alike love the exciting view even as they snake down the river.

We suggest you carry suntan or sunscreen lotion, a pair of shorts, an extra pair of footwear and an extra set of clothes. People with serious health problems,weak hearts and epileptics should not try this sport.

Other than tea people find other things they like to shop for. Most of your shopping will be done at Chowrasta where you will find a majority of the shops are along Nehru Road. There are several interesting things you can buy here. All Himalayan items are available over here. Things like wood carvings, woven fabrics, carpets, jewelry, thankas, religious objects and brass statues etcetera. You have to be a shrewd shopper if you want bargains. If you spend some time looking you will surely find things at your price.

If you are looking for the good quality brass statues, you won’t find them on the counters. They are stored under the counter. They will only bring them out if you let them know what you want and that you are willing to pay for it.

If you are looking for good woodcarvings then you should head for the market off Hill Cart Road, which is next to the taxi stand. You will also find umbrellas made from bamboo, woolen sweaters at cheap prices over here.

The cheapest place to get hold of Tibetan carpets is at Haydon Hall on Laden La Road.

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