Darjeeling Health Information

Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station in North Bengal in India. It is located at a height of 7000 feet from the sea level. Darjeeling is also known as the Queen of Hills due to its mesmerizing mountains and valleys. The lush and vast tea gardens which produce the world famous Darjeeling tea are simply magnificent. Tourists come from different countries to take the enjoyment of Sightseeing in Darjeeling. There are many tourist spots in Darjeeling like the Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, Bhutia Busty Gompa, Darjeeling, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling and Lloyd Botanical Garden, Darjeeling. Tourists must be attentive to the Darjeeling health information, which will make you aware of the possible health hazards in Darjeeling and how to prevent it.

To know about exact health information of Darjeeling the best thing a tourist can do is contact the office of Darjeeling Tourist Information Centre located at various places in Darjeeling and India. Tourists will not only get perfect information but also will be helped by the staff of information centers in medical emergency.

Health information in Darjeeling recommends foreign tourists to take vaccinations of the following diseases before coming for a trip in Darjeeling:

  -   Diphtheria
  -   Malaria
  -   Meningitis
  -   Poliomyelitis
  -   Rabies
  -   Typhoid
  -   Yellow Fever

Darjeeling health information advices travelers to make sure your food and drinking water are safe because food and waterborne diseases are the primary cause of illness in hilly regions. It will be better if the travelers can avoid buying food or drink from street vendors, because there is a high possibility of street foods to become contaminated easily.

To receive ambulance service in emergency tourists can contact the Indian Red Cross society in Darjeeling near the Red Cross building.

Darjeeling health information recommends things that should be carried in Darjeeling:
  -   Suntan lotion or sun blocking cream
  -   Lip salve
  -   Foot powder
  -   Band-Aids and tape
  -   Moleskin or other blister pads
  -   Elastic bandage
  -   Antiseptic cream
  -   Aspirin
  -   Throat lozenges or cough drops
  -   Decongestant tablets
  -   Iodine - small bottle for water purification
  -   Toilet paper & matches or a cigarette lighter to burn used TP
  -   Bactrim, Norbactin or other diarrhea remedy