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Bengal: ‘Discover Darjeeling’ tourism app launched in Siliguri

Siliguri, Oct 16 (UNI) West Bengal Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh on Friday attended the launch of the ‘Discover Darjeeling’ tourism app at the State Guest House in Siliguri, an initiative aimed at making Darjeeling’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and tourist destinations more accessible to visitors.
The app is designed to help tourists explore different tourism circuits across the Darjeeling region, access relevant information and plan their trips more conveniently.
Speaking on the occasion, Ghosh said the initiative marked an important step towards modernising the tourism sector through the use of technology.
He expressed optimism that the app would open up new opportunities to make tourism services more accessible, efficient and visitor-friendly.
The platform is expected to help tourists discover destinations across Darjeeling and obtain information that will assist them in organising their travel itineraries.
With its scenic landscapes, rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions, Darjeeling remains a major destination for visitors. The introduction of the app is intended to strengthen the region’s tourism experience by bringing essential travel information within easier reach of tourists.
The initiative, promoted under the tagline ‘Discover Darjeeling — Explore, Plan, Experience!’, seeks to offer visitors a more convenient way to discover the region and plan their journeys.
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