The relationship of Darjeeling with the Tibetans is quite old and can be seen in the Ghoom Monastery, a Tibetan buddhist monastery
Strongly built Tibetan women are a common sight in Darjeeling. Tibetan women with ruddy cheeks are very industrious and manage home and outside work with aplomb. Often, these women can be seen weaving woolen rugs, tilling the land or herding domestic animals. Many of these women are faithful Buddhists.