Chowrasta (Darjeeling)
Chowrasta (Band Stand), Darjeeling in 1880 | |
| Former name(s) | Band Stand |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Darjeeling Municipality |
| Location | Darjeeling, West Bengal, India |
| Postal code | 734101 |
| North | Sikkim |
| East | Kalimpong, Bhutan |
| South | Kurseong |
| West | Nepal |
| Construction | |
| Completion | c. mid-18th century |
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.