Once used to be a prominent part of Sikkim, Darjeeling was one of the most favoured places of the British Empire due to its pleasant environment, scenic beauty and stunning landscapes. Due to its unmatched beauty, Darjeeling was added to the Indian Territory by signing a deed between the British East India Company and the Raja of Sikkim. The city of Darjeeling used to be recognized as the place of summer retreat for the families of British India. Later on, the East India Company recruited multiple labourers to work in the tea plantations. To date, Darjeeling Tea is admired by the people and is recognized as one of the best tea leaves in the world. Later on, after the independence Darjeeling was added under the state of West Bengal and to date has been an integral part of State tourism.
After the annexation of Darjeeling from the Sikkim by the British East India Company, the hills were converted into a deserted place with dense forests and rich tea plantations there were few tribal inhabitants. Rongpa and Lepcha are some of the oldest inhabitants of this place. Although most of the people are friendly and calm in nature they have a warrior mentality and feature good physical activity. Gorkha is one of the major ethnic groups of this region that are known for their bravery and courage with the majority of the people being part of the Indian army.
