Grave of Alexander Csoma de Kőrös
Sándor Csoma de Kőrös
The Hungarian linguistics expert who wrote the first Tibetan–English dictionary was laid to rest in a remote Indian cemetery.

📜 Final resting place of Alexander Csoma de Kőrös, Hungarian linguist and Tibetology founder.
🔍 Located in the Old Darjeeling Cemetery, a site of national importance.

Why Go

📚 Honor a pioneering linguist and orientalist.
🏞️ Enjoy views of historic tea gardens and distant Himalayas.
🚶 Explore a historic cemetery with other notable graves.

Why Avoid

💤 May feel quiet and neglected in parts.

Tips

📍 Located about a mile from Darjeeling Town on Lebong Cart Road.

Hours

🕒 Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday Closed.

Last updated 2 days ago

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