History - Old Indian Photos

Construction of Darjeeling Hill Road - 1865 Part - 2

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This view 2 miles above Kurseong with the temporary bridge shows the damage on June 13th 1869 as part of the road was washed away by flooding.

Entrance to Pearson's Cutting, 3 miles below Kurseong

Gyabarry Bungalow and Cutting

This view 2 1/4 miles above Kursiong shows the effects of the landslide probably due to flooding in June 1865.

One mile above Gyabarry

Road 3 & ½ miles from Darjeeling

Section of Gyabarry Cutting

The Staff of the Road, Nov. 1865

Two miles above Gyabarry, looking South

View in Pearson's Cutting No. 3
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