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West Bengal stretches from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south.Travel Guide help us to know about environment and culture of Westbengal.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is a paradise of earth


Sightseeing in Darjeeling remains incomplete without the visit to the Tiger Hill. The vibrant spectacle that sunrise is over the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, makes the place a paradise on earth. Tiger Hill is about 12km from Darjeeling and at an altitude of 2555 meters above the sea level  is a Mecca for tourists visiting the mountains. 
You have to get up at 4am to make it there in time for sunrise, over the Mount Kanchanjangha range.  As the sun appears, the mountain changes color in what is a pretty darn amazing sight.  It is the third highest mountain in the world and Everest is viewable in the distance. 

On a clear day, Mount Everest, which is around 225 km from Tiger Hills, can also be seen; however, this is a rare sight. One must get up at 4 am to be able to be there to watch the sunrise. 
As the sun rises, the color of the mountain changes, which is an amazing sight.  The way to Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is covered by the ancient forests of oak and green fern leaves. The view of the Hill becomes more spectacular with the road towards Senchel running down through Ghoom.
The first rays of the sun brush the peaks of the Tiger Hill at Darjeeling swathing it in a warm pinkish hue. As the sun climbs up the horizon, gradually the colors change into a pulsating orange.The Tiger Hill in Darjeelingis located 11kilometrs away from Darjeeling and at around 8500 feet high . 

The visit to the Kanchenjunga peaks is a great experience. The tourists should try and visit the place around 4 am in the dawn to experience the stunning beauty of the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling .The Mount Everest is
 225kilometresaway from the hill and peaks make for
 a beautiful sight, as they peep out of the mist and the clouds.While on a visit to the Tiger Hill at Darjeeling the visitors can have a look into the Senchel Sanctuary and the  Senchel Lake. The Tiger Hill of Darjeeling, India is a UNESCO Heritage site and known to the entire world for its glorious sunrises.The panoramic view of the sunrise is a grand occasion for any visitor. While on a trip to Darjeeling one should never miss the opportunity to have a look at the world's best scene.


A trip to the Tiger Hill at Darjeeling adds more value on a very clear and sunny day.The beautiful and the enchanting Teesta River and Mechi River are also visible from the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling.The mount Kanchenjunga is a mysterious mountain. Its hiding all the day behind the cloud and its only comes out early in the morning. So tiger hill is the best place to see Kanchenjunga as well.If you decide to visit that place then just fallow this 2point You need give 20 rupees ( Indian currency ) as entry fees. There are many taxi in Darjeeling town which will take the tourist to the tiger hill. But another important thing is that some time the taxi driver don't come timely or some time they even don't come. So it will be better to give booking for the car from the hotel desk then there will be no chance to miss the sunrise.