Chowrasta (Darjeeling)

Chowrasta
Chowrasta (Band Stand), Darjeeling in 1880
Former name(s)Band Stand
Maintained byDarjeeling Municipality
LocationDarjeeling, West Bengal, India
Postal code734101
NorthSikkim
EastKalimpong, Bhutan
SouthKurseong
WestNepal
Construction
Completionc. mid-18th century
Pronunciation of Chowrasta
People assembling at Chowrasta, c. 1897–1899

Chowrasta "Intersection" lit. where four roads meet) is a historical public square in the Victorian era hill resort town of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal, India. Located in the heart of the town it was the fashionable place of assembly for residents and visitors in the 18th century. Chowrasta is situated on the ridge of the Darjeeling hill range and is now a center of tourist attraction and a popular spot for the residents to assemble.[1][2][better source needed]

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  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference darjeeling tourism was invoked but never defined (see the help page).