Last updated: [28.09.2026]
Welcome to Search Darjeeling (www.searchdarjeeling.com). This page explains how you should use the information on our website. By visiting and reading Search Darjeeling, you agree to the terms of this disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
About Our Content
Search Darjeeling is a personal, independent blog run by Sandeep Khati from Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. We write about:
- Travel in Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Sikkim
- Homestays and places to stay
- Local food, culture and festivals
- Nepali culture, literature and short stories
- Education and local tourism in the hills
All content is written in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. It is meant to inform and help readers, and for general guidance only.
General Information Only
The articles on this website are based on personal experience, local knowledge and research. They are not official guides, and they are not professional advice of any kind.
- Please do not treat our articles as the final word on any topic.
- Always check important details from official or direct sources before you make plans or decisions.
Travel Information and Safety
Travel in the hills can change quickly. Weather, landslides, road closures, permit rules, entry fees, timings and transport services can all change without notice.
- Information about routes, distances, travel times, best seasons and costs is approximate.
- Some places, roads or viewpoints may be closed or restricted when you arrive.
- Permit and entry rules, especially for Sikkim and border areas, can change. Please check with the official tourism department or your tour operator before you travel.
- Hill roads and mountain areas carry natural risks, such as landslides, fog, heavy rain and altitude sickness. You travel at your own risk.
- Please check current weather and road conditions, and follow local advice and safety instructions.
Search Darjeeling is not responsible for any loss, injury, delay, damage or inconvenience that may happen during or because of your travel.
Prices and Costs
Any prices, fees, rates or budget ranges mentioned on this website are only estimates. Actual costs may be different when you visit, and may change with the season, demand or local rules. Please confirm current prices directly with the hotel, homestay, driver, shop or service.
Homestays, Hotels and Local Businesses
We may write about or mention homestays, hotels, restaurants, shops, guides, drivers or other local businesses.
- Search Darjeeling is not a travel agency, booking platform or tour operator. We do not take bookings or payments for stays or services.
- Mentioning a business does not mean we guarantee its quality, safety, availability or prices.
- Your experience may be different from what we describe. Please do your own checks and confirm details directly with the business before booking or paying.
- Any agreement or payment you make with a third party is between you and that third party. We are not responsible for it.
Food and Health
Articles about local food and drink are for cultural and general interest only.
- We are not doctors or nutrition experts, and nothing here is medical or dietary advice.
- If you have food allergies or health conditions, please check ingredients and consult a qualified professional.
- Please use your own care when trying street food or local drinks.
Culture, Festivals and Traditions
We write about the communities and traditions of the hills with respect and care. Customs, festival dates and practices can differ between families, communities and regions, and they change over time.
- Our articles show our understanding and experience, and do not speak for every person or community.
- Festival dates depend on the lunar calendar or local decisions and may change. Please confirm the date before you plan.
- If you notice something that is inaccurate or disrespectful, please tell us and we will review and correct it.
Stories and Creative Writing
Nepali short stories and creative pieces published on this website are works of storytelling.
- Unless we clearly say a story is based on a real event, the characters, names and events are imaginary. Any similarity to real people, living or dead, is by chance.
- The stories are for reading and enjoyment. They do not represent the views of any person, group or community.
Education Content
Information about schools, colleges, courses and education in the hills is shared for general awareness only. Admission rules, fees, dates and courses change often. Please always check with the school, college or official education board before you make any decision.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to other websites, such as official tourism pages, maps or businesses.
- We add these links for your convenience and information.
- We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices or services.
- A link does not mean we support or recommend everything on that site.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Search Darjeeling may show third-party advertisements, such as Google AdSense, and may in future include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Ads and affiliate links do not change our opinions. We write honestly about what we know.
- We are not responsible for the products, services or claims of advertisers.
- For details on cookies and data used by ad partners, please read our Privacy Policy.
Photos, Images and Copyright
Most photos and content on this website are our own or used with permission. Some images may be used for illustration, and we try to credit sources where possible.
- If you believe any content on this website breaks your copyright, please email us with details and a link to the page. We will review it and act quickly.
- Please do not copy, republish or reuse our articles, stories or photos without written permission. You are welcome to quote a short excerpt with a clear link back to the original page.
User Comments and Messages
If comments are enabled, they show the views of the person who wrote them, not of Search Darjeeling. We may edit or remove comments that are abusive, spam, misleading or off-topic.
Accuracy and Updates
We try to keep our content correct and up to date, but we cannot promise that everything is always complete, current or free from errors. We may update, change or remove articles at any time without notice. If you find a mistake, please contact us and we will fix it.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Search Darjeeling and its owner are not liable for any loss, damage, injury or expense of any kind that arises from using this website or relying on the information on it. You use the information at your own risk and responsibility.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top shows when it was last changed. Please check this page now and then.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this disclaimer, or want to report an error or a copyright concern, please write to us:
Email: sandeep.khati86@gmail.com
Thank you for reading Search Darjeeling, and for travelling and exploring the hills responsibly.