To reach the observatory hill is a daunting task. To wake up in the wee hours, esply if you have kids along and then the short cut through the dark path, just following the people in front of you assured that they too are headed...More

So you've to be there by 0515 AM .. usually sunrise is near 6 AM ... however the earlier the go, better for you to capture a nice spot to witness this mesmerizing view.

Quite great untisipation for sunrise. At first glimpse of sunrise place becomes noise and and a bit quaotic. A lot of movement. I guess what I'm trying to say if one once to watch sunrise in piece chose another place.

Fabulous view of the sunrise on Kanchenjunga Mountain from Tiger Hill. Very early start and plenty of transports going in that direction. If you find yourself in Darjeeling it's worth the early wake up to see this spectacular event. Visited in Oct 2012.

Amazing place to be.!!! A very clear view of the kanchenjunga peak and the ranges from very close.and it makes for a beautiful view!!! And the view of Everest from quite far (of course). However was told by the local people that October end wud...More

We didn't visit in the morning as view from our accommodation in Darjeeling was just awesome..... We visited in the afternoon and it was just beautiful. There was no one but only our group.... Presently construction of viewing podium is in progress .... doesn't look...More

We had to leave at 4 am to travel to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise. Well worth the sacrifice of sleep for the amazing atmosphere with thousands of visitors converging on one hill. The drive to Tiger Hill is awesome. A Must see trip.