The central hub of Darjeeling, Darjeeling Mall, which is otherwise known as Chowrasta Mall, is a huge public open area with old colonial buildings, cafes and souvenir shops, where visitors can unwind in the peace and quiet of the city. It is a pedestrianized street with no vehicles, unlike the shopping streets of many other cities. Chowrasta always hums with activity both locally and with a lot of visitors around during the entire day.You’ll see people in various ways enjoying their leisure in this street with street shows, watching views, and sipping tea and enjoying cool breeze in the city in the seats arranged there. The Kanchenjunga range of mountains is an attractive vista in clear days of Darjeeling and the view of this entire range from Darjeeling is mind blowing. The Chowrasta Mall also includes small shops selling famous Darjeeling tea, artifacts, books, woolen items, Tibetan gifts and keepsakes, and more. Small eateries serve various snacks and Himlayan food items which make great stopovers for visitors. There is also option for kids to enjoy a nostalgic horse riding on the promenades of Darjeeling. Traditional functions, folk songs and other cultural performances usually take place in the Mall. The most pleasant time to be in Darjeeling Mall is during evenings when a crowd of visitors and residents come there to enjoy the nice weather. In short, Chowrasta Mall offers you the opportunities to shop, feast, celebrate, and enjoy marvelous views all in one place.
