Locals take charge of Darjeeling Tourism | AskDarj AI | Cyber Crime | My talk on Digital Marketing

In this episode, I’m in my Darjeeling home, with my mom and niece (a regular) who’s come from Damak, Nepal. This is my complete family prior to getting married. Sajal is in Bengaluru, but yk, I do me even when he’s not around.

I gave a 45-minute session on Digital Marketing at an event hosted by Youth for Tourism, and honestly, it was a big win after battling some serious imposter syndrome.

The initiative by Youth for Tourism aims to build a locally driven tourism industry in Darjeeling. They’ve launched a platform where every local connected to tourism, from guides to homestay owners, can register and get direct bookings from tourists. Register here (it's free!): https://www.darjeelingkalimpongtouris...

One of the highlights of the seminar was AskDarj, an AI-powered chatbot that acts as a 24/7 local guide for both tourists and locals. Created by a group of brilliant Gen-Zs, it’s truly a game-changer. Explore it here:
https://www.askdarj.in/

There was also a very relevant session by Darjeeling Police on rising cybercrime in the hills. I had the chance to interview the incredibly kind police officer Gaurav Sarki, who shared important tips on staying alert and safe online.

I did miss a few sessions as I had to rush home, but overall, the event was brilliantly organized by the Youth for Tourism team, special mention to the powerhouse founder Migma Girmi Sherpa.

Also yes, my dress looked a bit sheer in the video, that’s just the projector and camera angle. (Not blaming Simi—she did her best, bichari!) If it looks “too much,” please focus on the seminar, not the silhouette. Though, my gym hours came through, I guess. Lol.

Anyway here are all the important links I’ve talked about in the video.

Register your tourism services here: https://www.darjeelingkalimpongtouris... Yes it’s free.
Get all local insights on Darjeeling from https://www.askdarj.in/
Stay cyber safe and report cyber fraud here: https://cybercrime.gov.in/
Follow Cyber Dost to stay updated on Cyber crimes: https://www.instagram.com/cyberdosti4...
Follow Darjeeling Police: https://www.instagram.com/darjeeling_...

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