Yes, If you’re planning to visit Darjeeling, then you have to drink what Darjeeling is most famous for – Yes, Tea! The Gorkha Janmukhi Morcha political party has issued a ban on the sale of alcohol in bars, restaurants, and shops in Darjeeling from November 7, 2009.

The reason? To stop revenue flowing into Bengal state government coffers and thus exert pressure on the government.