These days, we do not know who is carrying the virus.”The Land Rovers take tourists to Sandakphu, the highest point in Bengal situated at around 11,900-feet, from Maneybhanjyang, a small town on the fringes of Singalila National Park. A total of 80 Land Rovers are registered with the association. Tourists visiting Darjeeling from the rest of Bengal do not have to produce Covid19 negative test results unlike travellers to Sikkim. “We will start plying Land Rovers for tourists only after the situation gets better,” said Pradhan. Not just the Land Rovers’ operators, many homestay owners have also decided not to take bookings for some time.

Source: The Telegraph April 27, 2021 19:06 UTC