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Tea
Sip the world's finest Darjeeling right where it grows — hikes, bird-watching trails and slow mornings among the gardens.
Fest · DarjeelingTea,Tunes& Strings
Music, athleticism & culture in the Queen of Hills — 11th to 14th December 2026 at Chowrasta.
Live from Chowrasta ✶ 2026
11–14Dec 2026
₹40 Lakhs+in prizes
11–14 Dec✺Mall Road, Darjeeling✺INR 40 Lakhs+✺
Tea ✶Tunes ✶Strings ✶Darjeeling ✶
What's brewing
Three things Darjeeling does best
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Tunes
Four evenings of headliners, folk and open band battles live on the Chowrasta stage.
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Strings
Nepali and English open band competitions — plug in, play loud and win a share of the prize pool.
↓ go on, strum them ↓
Open for entries
Participate in
a thrilling challenge that celebrates passion and talent.
D-RockNepali Open Band
The Nepali Open Band Competition at the Tea'sta Fest 2026 will showcase dynamic performances by talented Nepali rock bands, offering a platform for emerging artists to shine at Tea'sta Fest Darjeeling 2026.
Interested?
D-RockEnglish Open Band
The English Open Band Competition at the Tea'sta Fest 2026 will showcase dynamic performances by talented English rock bands, offering a platform for emerging artists to shine at Tea'sta Fest Darjeeling 2026.
Interested?
D-RunHill Marathon
The Darjeeling Hill Marathon 2026 returns for its 12th edition, continuing the proud legacy of this prestigious event organized by the Darjeeling Police, with Manipal Hospitals as the official partner.
Interested?Headliners 2026
Handpicked music bands of 2026
Experience the finest artists curated for this year’s lineup.
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Featured Videos
D Rock 2025
Primary
Fest Events
Explore all the exclusive attractions happening at the Tea'sta Fest.
Darjeeling Hill Marathon
The 12th Edition of the Darjeeling Hill Marathon is scheduled for 22nd December 2026, offering a total cash prize of ₹9.80 Lakhs.
D-Hike
Experience the majesty of various hiking trails at the Hiking Capital of India: Darjeeling. Explore over 14 hiking routes at the Tea'sta Fest.
D-Rock Competition
Participate in the musical extravaganza and win cash prizes of ₹28 Lakhs in Nepali Open Band, English Open Band
D-Startup
D-Create
D-Bird Watch
D-MTB
Schedule 2026
Event Itinerary
Day 1
December 11, 2026 · Friday
Location
Chowrasta
8:00AM – 2:00PMChowrasta
Sound check
04:00PM – 05:30PMChowrasta
Opening Ceremony
05:30PM – 07:00PMChowrasta
Himalayan Folk Music by Warnamala Pariwar
07:00PM – 08:30PMChowrasta
Headliner PURNA RAI AND DAJUBHAIHARU
Memories
Tea'sta Fest Gallery
A glimpse into the moments that made the festival shine. Go ahead — move the photos around.
Where to come?
Use the map to reach the venue effortlessly.
HERE!
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11–14 Dec
Dec 2026
Chowrasta
Darjeeling
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