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TigerHill 

Tiger Hill is the invisible connection between mind, eye and The Evergreen Sunrise. Many people from all over the country come to see Tiger Hill every year. It is a mountain located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It is 6.8 miles from the town Darjeeling. It has a clear wide view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together.

( Tiger Hill হলো মানুষের মন,চোখ এবং সূর্যোদয়ের এক অপূর্ব মেলবন্ধন। প্রতিবছর দেশ-বিদেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্তের মানুষ Tiger Hill দেখতে আসে। এটা একটা পর্বত যেটা পশ্চিমবঙ্গের দার্জিলিং থেকে দেখা যায়। Tiger Hill দার্জিলিং শহর থেকে ৬.৮ মাইল দূরে। এখান থেকে হিমালয় ও কাঞ্চনজঙ্ঘা পর্বতের একটা অপূর্ব দৃশ্য দেখা যায়।)

 

How to go:  (Kolkata To Darjelling)

• Train - (Sealdha to Bagdogra)

1. Train line: 13149
2. Time: [ 20:35-7:27]
3. Total time: 10h 50mins – 11h
4. Then book a Car from Bagdogra to Tiger Hill.

• Flight – [ Kolkata (CCU) to Bagdogra (IXB) ]

1. Rate- Starting from 3,498/ head.
2. Then book a Car from Bagdogra Airport to Tiger Hill

When to go:

1. Mid-October to December
2. Mid-February to April

Hotels Near Tiger Hill :

“Tiger Hill Homestay”,  “Sterling Darjelling”,  “Jasmine Homestay Darjelling”,  “Hermit Retreat”, “Mount Lungta Boutique Hotel and Spa”,  “The Rope Resorts”,  “SAY Homes Dream Catcher”,   “Khangsangma Guest House”,   “Sonakhim Homestay”,  “Ghangri Sherpa Luxury”,  “Rhododendron Stay” and more.

Main Attractions:

1. The Evergreen Sunrise.
2. The Kanchenjunga.

Significance of this place:

The capture of the Tiger Hill by the Indian Forces was a turning point in the Kargil War.

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Also See(within 5km):

1. Observatory Hill View point.
2. Darjelling Rangeet Valley Passenger Ropeway.

Conclusion:

As a visitor fortunate enough to tread upon the sacred soil of Tiger Hill, my experience was nothing short of transformative. The anticipation that builds as one ventures towards the summit is palpable, a silent hymn echoing in the heart as the first light of daybreak inches closer. The ascent is more than a climb; it is a metaphorical rise from the mundane to the extraordinary, from the earthly to the ethereal.

Upon reaching the zenith, the panoramic expanse that unfolds before the eyes is nothing short of a revelation. The clear, wide view of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga standing shoulder to shoulder is a sight that transcends mere geography. It is a visual symphony where the notes of two of the world's highest peaks harmonize to create a melody that resonates deep within the soul. This is the Tiger Hill experience—an immersive encounter with the grandeur of the Himalayas and a testament to the invisible connection between the mind, the eye, and the evergreen sunrise.

The evergreen sunrise, a daily ritual on Tiger Hill, is a spectacle that transcends the ordinary. As the first sliver of light pierces the darkness, it paints the sky in hues that defy description. Shades of pink, orange, and gold dance upon the canvas of the heavens, casting a warm glow upon the world below. The mind, captivated by this celestial display, is momentarily freed from the chains of everyday concerns. The eye, a willing accomplice, becomes the conduit through which the beauty of the sunrise is imprinted on the soul.