INTRODUCTION:

Darjeeling is the northernmost district in the state of West Bengal. Varieties of crops are grown in this district with different types of fruits and vegetables, making it a good place for agricultural farming or agricultural business. The main source of economy of this district comes from tourism and tea cultivation. Darjeeling tea has a unique taste and a distinctive natural flavor for which this tea is both nationally and internationally acclaimed. Tea shops can do good businesses here. Tourist attraction has also become an important part in this region and is considered to be visited by large number of foreign tourists only in this location of eastern India. There are plenty of forest resources available in this district from which different products are made for domestic use and decorating purposes. Other than these rich medicinal plants are also found here which meet the requirements of raw materials used to make pharmaceutical and ayurvedic medicines. Various allopathic, ayurvedic, unani and private hospitals, primary health centres, dispensaries and sub health centres are found, to where equipments and medicines can be supplied by constructing medicinal shops. Different micro and small industries can also be developed here like automobile repairing, automobile painting, computer service and repairing, STD/ISD/PCO booths, cold storage, etc.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-DARJEELING

 

1. Agricultural Business

Agriculture is another source of economy in this district. The varieties crops produced here are rice, maize, millets, paddy, ginger, potato and cardamom. Different fruits include pineapple, banana, mandarin, other citrus and litchi. Discreet vegetables found here are brinjals, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower and radish. With all these vital crops, fruits and vegetables, agricultural business is the first start up business idea.

 

2. Tea Shops

Darjeeling tea is very famous which is appreciated and admired by customers all over the world. Tea is exported to various foreign countries for its unique taste and distinctive flavor. The chief types of Darjeeling tea are black tea, green tea, white tea and oolong tea. Tea shops can fetch a handsome income and is a good business idea.

 

3. Handicrafts Shop

Darjeeling is also well known for its handicrafts products. Woodcraft, bamboo crafts and metal works are some of the examples of skilled craftsmanship of this region. Some other handicrafts items are jewellery, Tibetan amulets, silver prayer wheels, khukri, thangka, paintings, carpets and woolen garments are unmatched. Handicrafts shop is another business idea.

4. Books Stall

Book readers can be found everywhere in the country, and so does in Darjeeling. Darjeeling has a renowned history of british era for their cultivation of tea which later became very famous in the whole world. Different books regarding tea development are found in this district. Besides this, books can be written about Darjeeling’s exquisite landscape, greenery and for its bountiful picturesque surroundings which will be appreciated by the avid readers. Setting up book stalls is a good business idea.

 

5. Food Stalls

Every region and districts has its own speciality of food items. This district also has got some local delicacies which are exceptionally unique and the population consists of varieties of peoples like Gurkhas, Nepalese and Tibetan, these people has their own and unique tastes of food. Some special types of offerings are momos, dumplings, thukpa, noodle soup, churpee, cheese, etc. and other varieties of foods can be found here. Opening a food stall with these special items is a good business idea.

 

6. Real Estate Agency

Darjeeling is a great place to live in for peoples who love hilly regions, and hilly regions are ideal for their unique weather, greenery and fresh products. Darjeeling is attractive to both foreign tourists and peoples from within the country for its beautiful landscape, greenery and colourful picturesque. So beautiful buildings, flats and homes can be constructed here for the peoples who are interested in living here. Establishing real estate agency will be a profitable investment and business option.

 

7. Toy Store

When we think of babies, toy is the first thought that strike in our mind. Toys are always of high demand and the rising number of toys is not enough. Starting from Barbie dolls to cars, there are innumerable options to choose from. The varieties are action figures, Barbie dolls, remote controlled cars and robots, construction toys, educational toys, electronic toys, machine gun toys, etc. A toy store will be a sound business idea.

 

8. Dental Clinic

Dentistry is a study, diagnosis and treatment of various disorders of oral cavity, especially teeth. Peoples in everywhere have different kinds of dental problems. To cure these patients, an expert dentist is required who will treat tooth decay, gum disease, tooth extraction, tooth scaling, root canal treatment, or tooth restoration. A dental clinic is a profound business idea in this district.

 

9. Information Technology Support Service

Every government and private firms or even we in our homes, frequently faces different software and hardware problems. To get rid of these problems, an IT professional is required who will be responsible for providing service for software and hardware problems faced by customers. These professionals will break or fix the problem which we are facing and can help us to keep current system updated and running smoothly. They can also provide advice whether to upgrade or purchase new hardware, software or equipment. Opening IT support service centre is a business idea.

 

10. Cold Storage Units

We consume varieties of food items each and everyday. These different food items are sold by retailers and vendors in the local markets. If these food products are not maintained properly and are kept at room temperature, these products will start rotting and eventually get wasted or will fall under perishable products. A cold storage is a facility to store these perishable products like meat, fish, fruits and vegetables under controlled condition for long use and keeping the food products fresh. The income generated will depend on the price of the various products stored per day and is a good business idea.

 

11. Delivery Services

Many people’s can get lazy from time to time. Instead of going out and purchase from shops they like to order by sitting at home through flipkart, amazon, zomato, fed ex, blue dart, e-kart, etc. Peoples can order varieties of items like foods, apparels, perfumes, laptops, books, computer games, mobile phones, wallets, wrist watches, shoes, clothes, etc. Whether anyone orders a pizza or a laptop delivery services make it possible for it and will bring it instantly at their doorstep. A delivery service is a profound business idea.

 

12. Party Planning Services

In every region, varieties of events occur such as rice ceremonies for children, marriages, birthday parties, functions by inviting chief guests, anniversary parties, Christmas parties, cocktail parties, etc. But arranging a party is not that easy.  Then party planning services can be provided to these various occurrences. We can structure, coordinate all the moving parts and plan so that these events go smoothly including choosing locations, hiring caterers, decorating and designing the party venues, entertainment and managing other affairs. Party planning services is a good business idea.

 

13. Travelling Agency

Darjeeling is admired and appreciated by all foreign tourists for its exquisite landscape and elegant picturesque and greenery. Various places of attractions are here which are visited by tourists all over the world. The discreet tourist spots are Kanchenjunga mountain, Tiger Hill, Zoological park, Himalayan mountaineering institute, Japanese peace pagoda, tinchuley village, Batasia loop, Darjeeling toy train, Lamahatta, Mahakal temple, passenger ropeway, etc. Setting up travelling agency will do good business here.

 

14. Online Training

Computer and internet are available in almost each and every household. Besides going to teach in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, we can also choose online teaching or online training. We can provide online training by teaching various online courses like financial accounting and taxation, web developer, graphics designing, online MBA, social media marketing, foreign language courses, film making, human resource management, etc. Online training is a good business idea.

 

15. Sanitizer and Mask Manufacturing

Corona is affecting many people’s lives per day. Many medical facilities and health centres are striving heavily to save the maximum patients possible for them. To prevent this deadly virus from spreading further some primary measurements can be taken like providing the unaffected peoples with sanitizers and masks which can stop the virus to enter into nose and mouth. Manufacturing sanitizer and mask is a business idea.