Sightseeing in Darjeeling

Sightseeing in Darjeeling

The beauty of Darjeeling is incomparable to any other place in India. Darjeeling is famous for the picturesque sunrises over the Tiger Hill, the famous Buddhist temples and monasteries and also the botanical and zoological gardens. Sightseeing in Darjeeling is a great experience for both the local and the foreign tourists. The snow-capped mountain ranges of the Kachenjunga attract a lot of people from all over the world. The place is popularly known as the Paradise of the East and people love to visit the place time and again.

Sightseeing in Darjeeling remains incomplete without a visit to the Tiger Hills. The Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is located 11kilometrs away from Darjeeling and at around 8500 feet height. The first rays of the sun brush the peaks of the Tiger Hill swathing it in a warm pinkish hue. As the sun climbs up the horizon, gradually the colors change into a vibrant orange. While on a visit to the Tiger Hill the visitors can take a tour of the Senchel Sanctuary and the Senchel Lake, the must-sees of Darjeeling Sightseeing. The Tiger Hill is has been hailed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the reasons are glorious enough.

Sightseeing in Darjeeling becomes more beautiful with a visit to the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling. The best view from the Observatory Hill is the snow clad peaks of the Mount Kanchenjunga. The spectacular view of the mountain takes the visitors to the world of beauty and serenity. Atop the Observatory Hill, the Mahakal temple, another one of the major Tourist Attractions in Darjeeling is situated. The Mahakal is the manifestation of Lord Shiva. The place is decorated with flags of various colors. These flags are used to pray in the shrine.

Apart from these there are several monasteries which are counted among the places to go for Sightseeing in Darjeeling. The prime focus of the Dali Monastery at Darjeeling is to explore and preserve the age old Tibetan culture and tradition.

Go Sightseeing at Darjeeling and you will be rewarded with an experience that is nothing short of being ethereal.

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