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Sightseeing in Darjeeling is a pleasure for the visitors and the place is considered to be a paradise on earth. The snow clad mountains, the spectacular view of the sunrise on the Tiger Hill, the lovely botanical garden and the zoological gardens make the place an ideal getaway from the hustle bustle of the city life. There are various tourist attractions in Darjeeling. The Tiger Hill in Darjeeling and the Dhirdham Temple in Darjeeling are nice places to visit. The Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is the best place to view and feel the real beauty of Darjeeling.

The Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is located above the Windamere Hotel. The exact location of the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling is near the Chowrasta. The place is sacred for both the Hindus and the Buddhists. The place is only at a strolling distance from the Mall Road. The best view from the Observatory Hill at Darjeeling 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.

Presently on the Observatory Hill of Darjeeling the Mahakal temple is situated. The icarnation is done on the gneiss rock walls. 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. However do be a bit wary of the monkeys teeming at the Observatory Hill at Darjeeling.

Beside the Mahakal temple on the Observatory Hill in Darjeeling a Buddhist shrine is also located. The place is sacred for both the Buddhist and the Hindus. All round the year worshippers from several parts of the country and the world pay a visit to these holy places. The magnificent view of the twin snow peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga and the holy shrines make the place a popular destination of the tourists
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