Landslides in the Darjeeling hills are a double threat. They destroy trees, sometimes by the tens of thousands, and they ruin roads, drainage systems and bridges. The area pictured near Giddapahar Tea Estate is extremely dangerous. (Photo courtesy Rajiv Lochan)Weatherclimate
Map of Darjeeling Terrain (Google)Down To EarthDamage to Infrastructure A major landslide that destroyed Hill Cart Road below Mahanadi, the main road into Darjeeling, required two years to rebuild. (Photo courtesy Rajiv Lochan)Ravaging PestsHelopeltisNew Varietals Show PromiseaccordingDown To EarthThe Quint
