Scenic Viewpoint

Tiger Hill Summit (2,590 m / 8,482 ft)

World-famous sunrise lookout where dawn light illuminates the snows of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu

Directions

Scenic Viewpoint

Plan your visit

Hours: 04:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Entry: Observatory lounge ₹50 - ₹100
Time needed: 2.5 Hours
Best time: 04:30 AM arrival for sunrise

Local tip

Leave Darjeeling town by 03:45 AM during peak tourist season (Oct-Nov and April-May) to beat vehicle gridlock.

About

Tiger Hill Summit (2,590 m / 8,482 ft) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Darjeeling, West Bengal. World-famous sunrise lookout where dawn light illuminates the snows of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu.

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