Archive · 31 Dec 2025
St Andrew’s Church Reopens in Darjeeling After Major Refurbishment
St Andrew’s Church in Darjeeling, which was built in 1843, recently reopened after a major renovation.
The church, which is a popular tourist spot, was refurbished with a budget of ₹1.55 crore provided by the Bengal tourism department.
The renovation was overseen by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration and started in 2023.
Meanwhile, the Darjeeling municipality celebrated its 175th foundation day with cultural events and a Suntala (orange) festival.
The municipality also provided a free water connection to the church.
The church and the municipality both have a rich history that is closely tied to the cultural and educational development of the region.
St Andrew’s Church in Darjeeling reopened after a major refurbishment costing ₹1.55 crore.
The church, built in 1843, was renovated under the supervision of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
The renovation started in 2023 and included a thanksgiving and consecration ceremony.
The Darjeeling municipality celebrated its 175th foundation day with cultural events and a Suntala festival.
The municipality provided a free water connection to the church.
- Who
- St Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling municipality, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Resilience Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
- What
- Refurbishment of St Andrew’s Church and celebration of Darjeeling municipality’s 175th foundation day
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Darjeeling, India
- Why
- To commemorate the church’s history and the municipality’s 175th anniversary
- Church Name
- St Andrew’s Church
- Year Built
- 1843
- Initial Cost
- ₹9,000
- Renovation Cost
- ₹1.55 crore
- Renovation Duration
- 2023 to 2024
- Municipality Foundation Year
- 1850
- Municipality Celebration
- 175th foundation day