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The snow summits of the Kangchenjunga range glowing pink-gold in first light above a bank of cloud, seen from Tiger Hill
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viewpoint25 min from Darjeeling

Tiger Hill, Darjeeling — the sunrise viewpoint for Kangchenjunga and Everest

Tiger Hill, 2,590 m, the sunrise viewpoint near Darjeeling: what you can see of Kangchenjunga, Everest, Makalu and Lhotse, how far it is and how to go.

What it is

Tiger Hill, 2,590 m, is the hilltop viewpoint above Darjeeling where people go for sunrise. Wikipedia says that Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga can be seen together from the top, and puts it about 11 km from the town.

Photos: Animesh Kumar (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Nagarajupingali (CC BY-SA 4.0) — via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

The view

At sunrise the peaks of Kangchenjunga, 8,598 m, are lit before the sun shows at lower heights. From Tiger Hill, Wikipedia says, Everest at 8,848 m, Makalu at 8,481 m and Lhotse at 8,516 m are just visible. Kangchenjunga looks higher than Everest because it is much nearer, while Everest is about 172 km away in a straight line. On a clear day the Teesta, Mahananda, Balason and Mechi rivers can be traced to the south, and Kurseong lies beyond. The Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is close.

Getting there

By road or on foot: Wikipedia names routes through Chowrasta, Alubari or Jorebangla, then a climb to the summit. Our measured road time is in the quick facts. We have no verified fees, entry rules or jeep prices; ask your hotel what time to leave for sunrise.

Combine it with

The one-day plan starts at Tiger Hill and then takes the ridge: the Batasia Loop, the Yiga Choeling Monastery and the Peace Pagoda. Read when to visit Darjeeling.

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The snow summits of the Kangchenjunga range glowing pink-gold in first light above a bank of cloud, seen from Tiger Hill
One day in Darjeeling — Tiger Hill sunrise and the ridge road
Day plan · First visit · Classic
A one-day Darjeeling plan: Tiger Hill at sunrise, the Batasia Loop, the Yiga Choeling Monastery, the Peace Pagoda, Mahakal temple and Chowrasta.
Best Mar–May · Oct–Nov
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Yiga Choeling Monastery, Ghum — the Old Ghoom Monastery and its Maitreya statue
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Batasia Loop, Darjeeling — the spiral of the toy train and the Gorkha memorial
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Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling — the white Japanese stupa on Jalapahar
Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling — the white Japanese stupa on Jalapahar
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway — the toy train and its loops
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Chowrasta, Darjeeling — the town square on the Mall
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Lloyd's Botanical Garden, Darjeeling — the Himalayan plants below the town
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St Andrew's Church, Darjeeling — the town's oldest church
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Questions people ask

What is Tiger Hill, Darjeeling?

A hilltop at 2,590 m, about 11 km from Darjeeling, and the town's sunrise viewpoint. Wikipedia says Kangchenjunga, 8,598 m, is lit before the sun is seen at lower heights, and that from the hill Everest, Makalu and Lhotse are just visible. The Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary lies close by.

Can you see Everest from Tiger Hill?

Wikipedia says Everest, 8,848 m, is just visible from Tiger Hill on a clear day, about 172 km away in a straight line, along with Makalu and Lhotse. Kangchenjunga looks higher because it is much closer. Cloud decides the view, so there is no guarantee; the clearest weeks are in autumn.

How do you get to Tiger Hill?

Wikipedia says by jeep or on foot through Chowrasta, Alubari or Jorebangla, then up the incline to the summit; it is about 11 km from the town. Our measured road time is in the quick facts above. We have no verified fees or timings, so ask your hotel about the start time for sunrise.