Darjeelinghost

The Eden Sanatorium in Darjeeling, established in 1882, was a notable colonial-era healthcare facility built to cater exclusively to Europeans. It was named after Sir Ashley Eden, the then-governor of Bengal. The sanatorium played a crucial role in the British colonial strategy to use hill stations like Darjeeling for health and recuperation, leveraging the area's cooler climate to combat ailments such as anemia and general debility among Europeans living in India. Initially, the Eden Sanatorium focused on providing a medicalized leisure environment, serving mainly British patients. It competed with local boarding houses for clientele, with its occupancy fluctuating based on weather and the economic circumstances of the expatriate community.  In 1887, a counterpart institution, the Lowis Jubilee Sanatorium, was established for wealthy Indians, funded by donations from Indian aristocrats. The development of these sanatoriums underscored the racial and social divisions of...