In October 2025, heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide on Rohini Road, a vital artery connecting the plains of Siliguri to the Darjeeling hills. The breach effectively severed the region’s primary transit corridor, forcing thousands of commuters and essential supplies onto treacherous detours.

This photo story documents the grueling recovery effort. From the heavy machinery clearing tons of debris to the manual labor required to stabilize the sheared cliffsides, these frames capture the physical toll of maintaining infrastructure in an unstable landscape. Three months of intensive restoration culminated in the road’s reopening on January 1, 2026, restoring the pulse of the "Queen of the Hills."

Rohini Road, Darjeeling.