Tiger Hill
Sunrise over Kanchenjunga — and on the clearest mornings, Everest on the horizon.
- Timings
- Arrive by around 4:30 AM for sunrise
- Entry fee
- Approx. ₹50 – ₹300 depending on viewing tier
- Time needed
- 3 hours including travel
- Best time
- October – December for clearest skies
About Tiger Hill
At 2,590 m, Tiger Hill is the sunrise viewpoint for the eastern Himalaya. On a clear morning the first light strikes Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) and turns the snow gold before the sun itself appears; Everest, Makalu and Lhotse are visible far to the west on the very best days. The catch is the crowd — hundreds of jeeps leave Darjeeling around 4 AM and the viewing platforms are packed. Book a paid tier seat or accept standing behind a lot of people.
Insider tips
- Leave Darjeeling by 4 AM — the jeep queue on the road is the real bottleneck
- Freezing before dawn even in autumn; wear more than you think
- October to December gives the clearest views; monsoon months see almost nothing
Tiger Hill — common questions
What are the Tiger Hill timings?
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Tiger Hill is open Arrive by around 4:30 AM for sunrise.
What is the entry fee for Tiger Hill?
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Entry: Approx. ₹50 – ₹300 depending on viewing tier.
How much time do you need at Tiger Hill?
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Plan for roughly 3 hours including travel.
What is the best time to visit Tiger Hill?
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October – December for clearest skies.
How crowded does Tiger Hill get?
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High crowd levels overall — go early to avoid the worst of it.
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