"Do you love traveling through gorgeous roads, and witness breathtaking views of the peaks? Then stop resisting and visit the queen of hills of Darjeeling."
Popularly known as the "Queen of Hills", Darjeeling is situated at an altitude of about 6,800 feet and is the only hill station in the state of West Bengal. This hill station is not only famous for its natural beauty, tea plantation or tea processing industries but also for many other adventure activities one can undertake during the tour.
It is a very soulful place indeed!
Reaching Darjeeling!
Being one of the most visited hill stations in India, travelers never face any issue while reaching this paradise. There are many ways but the three roads by which Darjeeling can be reached easily are mentioned here!
- The Hill Cart Road
- Via Rohini to Kurseong then to NH-55 to Darjeeling
- The other is Pankhabari Road
Places you can stay!
A famed travel destination, Darjeeling is well known for its cultural diversity and tea industry which entices thousands of tourists every year.
Being one of the most sought after places to spend a vacation, this destination renders a variety of budget accommodation options to cater the needs of every traveler.
- Hotel Sanderling
- Hotel Sonar Bangla
- Golden Heights Enclave
- Dekeling Hotel
- Fairmont Hotel
Gearing up for TIGER HILL!
Located at the highest point in Darjeeling area, Tiger Hill enriches us with some of the dazzling sunrise views of the Kanchenjunga and the snow-covered peaks of the entire eastern Himalayan range.
It is one of the famous points in Northeast India where you can capture the whole panorama of the Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga. So plan your trip to Darjeeling with reliable holiday packages for a memorable holiday.
Darjeeling to Tiger Hill taxi fare!
Taxi fare: INR 1200-2500 for 4 persons approx.
Tourists can quickly cover up the distance to reach Tiger Hill as the price is affordable. On the way, you can visit Batasia Loop and Samten Choeling Monastery!
Popular taxi stands!
If you want to hire a taxi to reach Tiger Hill, then there are several taxi stands through out the hills.
- Upper Club-Side taxi stand
- Lower Club-Side taxi stand
- Motor Stand
What else to know before the drive!
As Tiger Hill is situated at a high altitude and is an entirely hilly area, so there are a few things which need to be known before traveling there.
- Start early as 3 AM in the morning to reach by 4 am to witness the sunrise on time.
- Carry light woolen clothes as early mornings will be cold.
- Choose the perfect standing position for catching the proper view
- Carry a DSLR Camera for better accurate pictures
- Carry a first aid kit and other necessary items as for trekking
Are you excited? Then inflate your lungs with the fresh air after watching the bewitching sunrise at the Tiger Hill by making it one of the most cherishable memories of your lifetime!